Varsity Boys Volleyball Coach

Varsity Boys Volleyball Coach

Position Overview:

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as a High School Athletic Coach. As a coach you will play a pivotal role in shaping the athletic development character and success of scholar-athletes. You will be responsible for coaching and mentoring scholar-athletes in various sports fostering skill development teamwork and sportsmanship. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young athletes while contributing to the success of our high school sports program.

Responsibilities:

• Coach Scholar-Athletes: Provide instruction guidance and mentorship to student-athletes in designated sports including but not limited to football basketball soccer volleyball baseball softball track and field wrestling swimming tennis and golf.
• Plan and Execute Practices: Develop and implement comprehensive practice plans focused on skill development strategy and conditioning. Create a positive and engaging practice environment that fosters learning and growth.
• Strategic Game Planning: Develop game strategies tactics and playbooks to maximize team performance during competitions. Make real-time adjustments and decisions during games to optimize team success.
• Player Development: Assess individual player strengths and weaknesses and provide personalized coaching to enhance skill development and performance. Encourage continuous improvement and set realistic goals for player development.
• Team Building and Leadership: Foster a positive team culture based on sportsmanship respect and teamwork. Promote leadership skills communication and collaboration among team members.
• Academic Emphasis: Instill the importance of academic excellence and balance between athletics and academics among scholar-athletes. Encourage and support scholar-athletes in achieving academic success by monitoring their progress providing academic resources and promoting time management and study skills. Collaborate with teachers and administrators to ensure scholar-athletes are meeting academic requirements and maintaining eligibility for participation in sports. Foster a culture of academic achievement and personal growth that prepares scholar-athletes for success both on and off the field.
• Communication: Maintain open and transparent communication with parents/guardians school administration the community and the Athletic department regarding team activities expectations and schedules. Build positive relationships with stakeholders to support the success of the sports program.
• Compliance and Safety: Supervise players during practices games travel and other team functions. Ensure compliance with all applicable rules regulations and guidelines set forth by the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) and the school district. Prioritize the safety and well-being of student-athletes at all times. Be responsive to direction given by the Athletic Director and other appropriate school administrators.
• Professional Development: Stay informed about current coaching techniques trends and best practices in high school sports coaching. Attend coaching clinics workshops and training sessions to enhance coaching knowledge and skills.
• Equipment Management: Assist in tracking and caring for equipment and facilities related to the sport.

Qualifications:

• Previous coaching experience at the high school level or higher preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in the designated sport(s) including knowledge of rules techniques and strategies.
• Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate inspire and mentor scholar-athletes to reach their full potential.
• Commitment to fostering a positive team culture based on integrity sportsmanship and respect.
• Availability to attend practices games and team events during evenings and weekends.
• Valid Concussion Certification or willingness to obtain certification as required by the MHSAA.
• Must adhere to the MHSAA policies for coaches.
• CPR/AED & First Aid Certification required.
• Must submit to a Finger-Print based Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) check in accordance with the Michigan School Volunteer & Employee Criminal History Program.

Note: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and qualifications required of coaches in Michigan high schools.

Application Procedure:

• All Non-Hazel Park Schools Employees will be required to complete an application through EduStaff and will be compensated as a contract employee of EduStaff.
• Application Deadline: When Filled.
• All interested applicants need to complete the employment application.
• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Hazel Park School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex age disability height weight religion or marital status in its programs and activities.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER