Asst Coach Volleyball - Middle School

About This Role

This assistant coaching position supports the head coach in achieving the athletic program's goals at Hunt Middle School. The role involves supervising student athletes, preparing them for competition, and ensuring adherence to all relevant policies and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise student athletes to promote effective learning through participation in athletic activities
• Assist the head coach in preparing athletes physically and mentally for athletic contests
• Administer discipline fairly and consistently when necessary
• Emphasize safety precautions and provide opportunities for each participant to achieve success
• Assist in overseeing stimulating and instructive practice sessions conducted regularly to develop athlete potential
• Teach basic fundamental skills of volleyball
• Emphasize and promote good sportsmanship among team members and coaches
• Abide by regulations in the Coaches' Handbook
• Follow district procedures for handling injuries
• Oversee the issuing of equipment and maintain records of issuance
• Assure the systematic return, cleaning, and storing of all equipment
• Perform weekly safety checks for all equipment
• Hold students responsible for lost equipment
• Complete inventory lists and provide copies to the building athletic director
• Attend all district and building athletic meetings as called by the athletic director
• Update knowledge by attending clinics, workshops, and maintaining familiarity with current athletic programs
• Keep current with rule changes adopted by WIAA and Tacoma School District
• Perform related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Some coaching experience
• Must be at least 19 years of age (WIAA regulation)
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR card
• AED training
• Knowledge of building, Tacoma School District, and WIAA policies, regulations, procedures, and guidelines
• Knowledge of volleyball
• Ability to comply with WIAA coaching standards
• Ability to exercise fairness in dealing with student athletes
• Ability to motivate student athletes
• Ability to conduct oneself in an ethical and exemplary manner at all times
• Ability to maintain poise and composure during practice and games
• Ability to relate to and work with students of differing athletic abilities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work and student relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting