Middle School Assistant Volleyball Coach – Internal Candidates Only

  Middle School Assistant Volleyball Coach
 
Position Title:         Middle School Volleyball Coach
Building:                 Ypsilanti Community Middle  Schools
Reports to:              Athletic Director / Building Principal

Coach will be required to be hired through EDUStaff

 
SUMMARY:

• The Coach establishes, coaches, monitors and maintains a successful sports program for the District working with student athletes to improve personal and teamwork skills.
• The Coach also provides guidance and encouragement to help students profit from their participation in the program.

 
YPSILANTI COMMUNITY SCHOOLS EXPECTS THAT EACH COACH:

• Commits to ongoing learning to develop the craft of leadership: encouraging, supporting and mentoring students to do the same.
• Commits to high expectations for students and staff and integrates such vision in all levels and tasks of leadership.
• Commits to positive relationships and communication with all educational constituents, promoting and modeling a safe and supportive learning culture for all.
• Commits to honoring all staff, children and families; celebrating their community and diversity.
•  Commits to collegiality and professionalism of self and staff.
• (Other duties may be assigned.) 

 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complies with MHSAA policies and department/district policies.
• Maintains an open line of communication with the Assistant Principal/Athletic Director and keeps them informed of the sporting program’s activities and problems.
• Establishes and maintains a positive and effective self-image with athletics.
• Attends clinics/workshops related to the sport and maintains appropriate certification and qualifications.
• Utilizes sound teaching methods to develop skills/techniques.
• Demonstrates public support and loyalty for coaches.
• Develops life-long learning skills of student-athletes, including a focus on fair play and sportsmanship.
•  Demonstrates effective management of pre-contest details. Fosters positive school-parent relations by maintaining communications with the student’s home regarding absences, grades, discipline, etc.
• Establishes and utilizes an effective program to monitor players’ academic standing, both in season and out.
•  Assists and promotes the athletes’ desires to participate at the collegiate level.
• Works closely with parents to organize fundraising activities.
•  Works collaboratively with “feeder” programs, including middle school, elementary and youth programs.
• Works closely and positively with athletic trainer and parents to promote prevention of injuries using a sound training and conditioning program and ensures safe and proper time frames to return after injury.
• Establishes a sound program of injury prevention and follow up.
• Conducts a pre-season parent and athlete meeting as well as a post-season banquet.
• Supervises and evaluates assistant coaches
• . Creates clear practice plans to utilize time and space effectively.
• Fosters a commitment among coaching staff and players to the District mission and vision statement.
• Establishes an off-season workout schedule, summer activities, and fundamental skills camps to include high, middle and elementary school students.
• Establishes guidelines for and oversees the entire sport program (middle school through varsity).
• Actively provides and supports a healthy environment for student success academically and socially.
• Consistently administers the Uniform Code of Student Conduct. Establishes and maintains favorable relationships with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and solicit support for overall school objectives and programs.
• Abides by all applicable rules, regulations, policies, procedures and statutes.
• Acts as a public relations agent for the success and image of the district.
• Participates in district and school initiatives.
•  Regular predictable attendance.

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered.
•  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
•  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate preferred but not required.
• Previous positive coaching experience as a varsity head coach.
• Previous experience playing at the college level preferred, high school experience required.
• Current CPR/First Aid/Lifeguard Certification for water related sports required or ability to obtain.
• Knowledgeable about the rules and fundamental techniques required for the sport. Ability to work effectively with coaching staff, school staff and parents.
• Agree to complete CAP 1 and CAP 2 (MHSAA Coaches Advancement Program) before the end of the season required.
• Membership in sport specific coach’s association and participation in available coaching clinics.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

 
LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students and the general public.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to express self clearly, both orally and in writing.

 
TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Knowledge of sport, equipment, facilities, rules, strategies, precautions, fundamental skills and advanced skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of a personal computer (PC) or MAC in a networked environment to utilize the Internet and other electronic communications mechanisms such as email, conferencing, bulletin boards, etc.
•  Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

 
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to apply the concepts of basic math, algebra and geometry consistent with the duties of this position.

 
REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

 
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Ability to build rapport with others and to serve diverse publics.
•  Ability to take initiative; work well with others as a collaborative team member and exhibit good communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other departments, agencies and individuals.

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand.
• Occasionally the employee will sit and or run.
• The employee will frequently bend or twist at the trunk while performing the duties of this job.
• The employee will frequently squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, reach forward and repeat the same hand motion many times while performing the duties of the job.
• The employee must occasionally lift, push and/or move up to 50 pounds such as sports equipment.
•  Specific vision abilities required by this job include good depth perception and occasionally being able to see objects/persons at a distance.
• The employee must be able to communicate to the team in order to give directions.

 
ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY:

• 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 the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will continuously work inside or outside depending on the sporting event.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to hear conversations in a quiet as well as a noisy environment and be able to tell where a sound is coming from.
•  Occasionally the employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with the public and other workers.
• The employee has direct responsibility for the safety, well-being and work output of others.
• The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff.

 
TERMS:
 Salary and other employment conditions will be established by the Board of Education.
 
FUNCTIONS OF POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• This position description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work and to detail the required knowledge, skills and ability as well as the acceptable experience and training for the position.
• The description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the duties of employees under supervision.
• The Ypsilanti Community Schools retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any portion of this description in its sole judgment.
• This position description is not a contract for employment.
• The Ypsilanti Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• The District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

• APPLICATION PROCESS
• Complete all sections of the online application at:
• http://www.ycschools.us/employment
• It is required that applicants upload copies of letter of interest and resume

 
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, immigration status, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any legally protected category not otherwise listed, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.