A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.
Coach Assistant Volleyball High School Posting 711
Los Alamos Public Schools
Los Alamos High School - Los Alamos, New Mexico This job is also posted in Los Alamos Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5909805
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
SUMMARY:
•Director of Operations and Program Development•
To support the vision, philosophy, and methodologies of the high school volleyball program and varsity head coach. Instructs athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary to realize a degree of individual and team success while receiving instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work in conjunction with the LAPS Volleyball Program Leader on all volleyball operations and program development. Help with the planning and preparations activities of the volleyball program from the middle school level to the high school.
Plan, schedule, and conduct a regular program of practice and competition in accordance with rules of the school, the NMAA, and District 2-4A. Assist the Athletic Director and Athletic Trainer in the distribution and collection of appropriate information ( i.e. physical forms, and all other forms that are required by the NMAA, District 2-4A and the high school). Attend the appropriate meetings pertaining to volleyball as scheduled by the NMAA or District 2-4A. Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as needed. Assume responsibility for maintaining an accurate inventory of equipment pertaining to the sport. Establish and maintain good rapport with athletes, staff, parents, community groups, and news media. Submit requests for transportation forms to the Athletic Director. Assist the Athletic Director in planning and organizing promotion, participant recruitment, and recognition programs pertaining to the sport.
To perform assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
To perform assigned tasks with a high standard of quality. To perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Successful experience as either a head or assistant coach, or successful experience as a player or coach at the college level.
REQUIRED COACHING COURSES
To be completed after you are hired.
NFHS Fundamental of Coaching Course
NFHS First Aid, Health and Safety for Coaches Course
Heat Illness
Bullying/Hazing, and Inappropriate Behaviors
Protecting Students from Abuse
CPR and AED Course
Concussion in Sports
Cheer and Dance Safety Certification (Cheer Coaches only)
NMPED 501
Initial Support Provider Coach
EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE
Previous experience in coaching basketball at the high school level is preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to work in a variety of environments. Must be able to withstand varying levels of temperature and noise levels. The employee must lift or move 25lbs and may be required to stand for prolonged periods of time. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
