Position Title

Head Volleyball Coach

Reports To

Principal, Athletic Director, and Superintendent (or designee)

Contract Length

As determined by district policy and coaching supplement agreement.

Position Summary

The Head Volleyball Coach is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating all aspects of the district's volleyball program. The coach is expected to develop student-athletes academically, athletically, socially, and emotionally while fostering a culture of discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, integrity, and excellence.

The Head Volleyball Coach provides leadership for the entire volleyball program by coordinating varsity, junior varsity, and middle school development, supervising assistant coaches, promoting academic success, maintaining compliance with district and athletic association regulations, and serving as a positive representative of the school district.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Leadership

Develop and implement a comprehensive volleyball program aligned from middle school through varsity.
Establish a culture of discipline, accountability, teamwork, and competitive excellence.
Develop annual and long-range goals for the volleyball program.
Promote school spirit and positive representation of the district.

Student-Athlete Development

Teach volleyball fundamentals, advanced techniques, and game strategies.
Develop student-athletes physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Promote leadership, responsibility, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Monitor academic progress and encourage student achievement.
Enforce eligibility requirements and team expectations.
Foster positive attitudes, self-confidence, and resilience.

Practice and Game Management

Plan and conduct organized, safe, and effective practices.
Develop offensive and defensive strategies appropriate to team skill levels.
Prepare athletes for competition through proper conditioning and skill development.
Supervise all games, tournaments, practices, camps, and team activities.
Promote safe participation and injury prevention.

Coaching Staff Leadership

Supervise, mentor, and evaluate assistant volleyball coaches.
Delegate responsibilities appropriately.
Conduct regular coaching staff meetings.
Promote consistency in instruction and program philosophy.
Encourage professional growth among assistant coaches.

Offseason Program

Develop and oversee:

Strength and conditioning activities
Skill development sessions
Summer workouts and camps
Open gym opportunities (as permitted by district and athletic association rules)
Youth volleyball clinics
Leadership development activities

Equipment and Facilities

Maintain inventory of uniforms, volleyballs, nets, and equipment.
Ensure equipment is properly maintained and safely used.
Recommend equipment purchases within budget.
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of locker rooms, gyms, and storage areas.
Report maintenance and safety concerns promptly.

Budget and Fundraising

Assist in developing and managing the annual volleyball budget.
Monitor expenditures responsibly.
Coordinate fundraising activities in accordance with district policies.
Maintain accurate financial records for all program funds.

Parent and Community Relations

Communicate effectively with parents regarding team expectations, schedules, and student progress.
Promote positive relationships with families, alumni, and community members.
Represent the school district professionally at all athletic events.
Support youth volleyball initiatives to strengthen future participation.

Compliance

Ensure compliance with:

District policies and procedures
Athletic department regulations
State athletic association rules
Eligibility requirements
Safety protocols
Student confidentiality laws

Immediately report violations or concerns to school administration.

Transportation and Student Supervision

Supervise student-athletes during travel to and from contests.
Ensure appropriate supervision before, during, and after athletic events.
Coordinate travel arrangements with the athletic department.
Maintain student safety throughout all school-sponsored activities.

Academic Accountability

Monitor the academic progress of all volleyball players.
Encourage tutoring and intervention when necessary.
Work collaboratively with teachers, counselors, and administrators.
Promote graduation readiness and postsecondary success.

Character Development

Model and teach:

Integrity
Respect
Accountability
Leadership
Self-discipline
Sportsmanship
Teamwork
Effective communication

Required Qualifications

Valid Mississippi Educator License (preferred if required by district policy)
Appropriate coaching certification
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)
Knowledge of volleyball rules, techniques, and strategies
Knowledge of injury prevention and athlete safety
Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Successful experience coaching volleyball at the high school or collegiate level
Experience supervising assistant coaches
Demonstrated success in athlete development
Experience building and sustaining a competitive volleyball program
Strong community engagement and communication skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

Strong leadership and organizational abilities
Effective communication with students, parents, staff, and community members
Knowledge of volleyball instruction and game management
Ability to motivate and develop student-athletes
Budget and equipment management skills
Commitment to academic achievement and character development
Ability to foster a positive and inclusive team culture

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to:

Stand, walk, and demonstrate volleyball skills for extended periods
Lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
Travel with athletic teams
Perform duties in gymnasiums and outdoor environments as needed

Performance Expectations

The Head Volleyball Coach will be evaluated on:

Program organization and leadership
Academic performance of student-athletes
Compliance with district and athletic association regulations
Student-athlete development
Sportsmanship and character development
Coaching staff supervision
Community and parent engagement
Budget and equipment management
Program growth and participation
Competitive success

Professional Expectations

The Head Volleyball Coach shall:

Serve as a positive role model for students and the community.
Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct.
Support the school district's mission, vision, and goals.
Foster an environment of respect, inclusion, and sportsmanship.
Collaborate with administrators, faculty, and other coaches to enhance the overall athletic program.
Promote academic excellence alongside athletic achievement.

Title	Volleyball Coach
Posting ID	257
Description	Position Title Head Volleyball Coach Reports To Principal, Athletic Director, and Superintendent (or designee) Contract Length As determined by district policy and coaching supplement agreement. Position Summary The Head Volleyball Coach is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating all aspects of the district's volleyball program. The coach is expected to develop student-athletes academically, athletically, socially, and emotionally while fostering a culture of discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, integrity, and excellence. The Head Volleyball Coach provides leadership for the entire volleyball program by coordinating varsity, junior varsity, and middle school development, supervising assistant coaches, promoting academic success, maintaining compliance with district and athletic association regulations, and serving as a positive representative of the school district. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Program Leadership Develop and implement a comprehensive volleyball program aligned from middle school through varsity. Establish a culture of discipline, accountability, teamwork, and competitive excellence. Develop annual and long-range goals for the volleyball program. Promote school spirit and positive representation of the district. Student-Athlete Development Teach volleyball fundamentals, advanced techniques, and game strategies. Develop student-athletes physically, mentally, and emotionally. Promote leadership, responsibility, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Monitor academic progress and encourage student achievement. Enforce eligibility requirements and team expectations. Foster positive attitudes, self-confidence, and resilience. Practice and Game Management Plan and conduct organized, safe, and effective practices. Develop offensive and defensive strategies appropriate to team skill levels. Prepare athletes for competition through proper conditioning and skill development. Supervise all games, tournaments, practices, camps, and team activities. Promote safe participation and injury prevention. Coaching Staff Leadership Supervise, mentor, and evaluate assistant volleyball coaches. Delegate responsibilities appropriately. Conduct regular coaching staff meetings. Promote consistency in instruction and program philosophy. Encourage professional growth among assistant coaches. Offseason Program Develop and oversee: Strength and conditioning activities Skill development sessions Summer workouts and camps Open gym opportunities (as permitted by district and athletic association rules) Youth volleyball clinics Leadership development activities Equipment and Facilities Maintain inventory of uniforms, volleyballs, nets, and equipment. Ensure equipment is properly maintained and safely used. Recommend equipment purchases within budget. Maintain the cleanliness and organization of locker rooms, gyms, and storage areas. Report maintenance and safety concerns promptly. Budget and Fundraising Assist in developing and managing the annual volleyball budget. Monitor expenditures responsibly. Coordinate fundraising activities in accordance with district policies. Maintain accurate financial records for all program funds. Parent and Community Relations Communicate effectively with parents regarding team expectations, schedules, and student progress. Promote positive relationships with families, alumni, and community members. Represent the school district professionally at all athletic events. Support youth volleyball initiatives to strengthen future participation. Compliance Ensure compliance with: District policies and procedures Athletic department regulations State athletic association rules Eligibility requirements Safety protocols Student confidentiality laws Immediately report violations or concerns to school administration. Transportation and Student Supervision Supervise student-athletes during travel to and from contests. Ensure appropriate supervision before, during, and after athletic events. Coordinate travel arrangements with the athletic department. Maintain student safety throughout all school-sponsored activities. Academic Accountability Monitor the academic progress of all volleyball players. Encourage tutoring and intervention when necessary. Work collaboratively with teachers, counselors, and administrators. Promote graduation readiness and postsecondary success. Character Development Model and teach: Integrity Respect Accountability Leadership Self-discipline Sportsmanship Teamwork Effective communication Required Qualifications Valid Mississippi Educator License (preferred if required by district policy) Appropriate coaching certification Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain) Knowledge of volleyball rules, techniques, and strategies Knowledge of injury prevention and athlete safety Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills Preferred Qualifications Successful experience coaching volleyball at the high school or collegiate level Experience supervising assistant coaches Demonstrated success in athlete development Experience building and sustaining a competitive volleyball program Strong community engagement and communication skills Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The successful candidate must demonstrate: Strong leadership and organizational abilities Effective communication with students, parents, staff, and community members Knowledge of volleyball instruction and game management Ability to motivate and develop student-athletes Budget and equipment management skills Commitment to academic achievement and character development Ability to foster a positive and inclusive team culture Physical Requirements The employee must be able to: Stand, walk, and demonstrate volleyball skills for extended periods Lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required Travel with athletic teams Perform duties in gymnasiums and outdoor environments as needed Performance Expectations The Head Volleyball Coach will be evaluated on: Program organization and leadership Academic performance of student-athletes Compliance with district and athletic association regulations Student-athlete development Sportsmanship and character development Coaching staff supervision Community and parent engagement Budget and equipment management Program growth and participation Competitive success Professional Expectations The Head Volleyball Coach shall: Serve as a positive role model for students and the community. Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct. Support the school district's mission, vision, and goals. Foster an environment of respect, inclusion, and sportsmanship. Collaborate with administrators, faculty, and other coaches to enhance the overall athletic program. Promote academic excellence alongside athletic achievement.
Shift Type	Full-Time
Salary Range	Per Year
Location	Madison S Palmer High School
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