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Description

Title:                   Head Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach

Reports to:                 Athletic Director

Direct Reports:          n/a

Experience:                2-3 years of relevant coaching experience preferred; prior experience with student-athletes or in an educational setting

Primary Function:To oversee the volleyball program, from Middle School through Varsity, as well as serve as head coach of the Varsity Girls Volleyball team.

Requirements

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee and mentor all coaches and teams in the Volleyball program
• Oversee and manage cohesiveness and overall consistency of Volleyball program, from middle school through varsity.
• Run efficient and effective practices five days a week within parameters of school policies and hours (ie, after 3:15pm on weekdays, no practices on Sundays, etc) with the ability to teach volleyball-specific skills
• Coordinate games and work with the Athletic Director for all game day details
• Mentor student athletes on and off the field, consistently modeling a Christian witness in all interactions, including but not limited to interactions with players, parents, officials, coaching staff, opposing teams and coaches.
• Promote and build a team and program culture of strong Christian character, sportsmanship, diligent work ethic, perseverance and team above self.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, including effective collaboration with athletic staff, faculty, students, and families
• Offer off-season opportunities for player growth and development

Personal and Professional Profile:

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a born-again Christian, committed to the Lord, exhibiting a close and dynamic daily walk with Jesus Christ.
• Be in agreement with and able to support the school’s Statement of Faith.
• Be a student of God's Word and be able to apply Biblical truth in speaking and counseling situations.
• Place the oneness of the Body of Christ above membership in a particular denomination or church.
• Understand the distinctives of athletics within a Christian worldview and at HHCA and be committed to those distinctives.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with staff, students, faculty and parents.
• Have a teachable spirit and be able to take criticism with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Be well organized.
• Have excellent computer skills.
• Maintain confidentiality in all school matters.
• Be able to follow through on communications and decisions.
• Have professional experience and qualifications that match the needs and responsibilities of the position.
• Have the ability to present a positive image of the school to others and to the community.

Benefits

As a part-time role, this position is not eligible for the benefits package at HHCA.