Primary Purpose:

Provide leadership in the development, organization, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the Community ISD volleyball program. Achieving excellence requires that the Head Volleyball Coach works collaboratively to lead and nurture members of the staff and to communicate effectively with parents, members of the community, and colleagues in other districts and schools. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for planning, compliance, program evaluation, personnel management, and financial management.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree;

Valid Texas teaching certificate;

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements (preferred) but will be required after employment.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of overall operations of a program

Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures

Knowledge of federal, state, and UIL policies governing athletics

Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes

Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical (include if bus driving duties are required)

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Excellent public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, parents, and staff

Experience:

3- 5 years successful teaching and coaching experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Planning and Instruction

Establish performance criteria for competition and manage athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.

Maintain an active and successful program that promotes good sportsmanship and student development including the time, resources, and materials to support accomplishment of department goals.

Establish and maintain physical and academic eligibility requirements for participation

Use a variety of instructional and coaching techniques to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport of football.

Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Work with other members of school staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.

Student Management

• Implement district student management policies, develop policies and communicate expected student behavior related to athletics, and ensure enforcement of student discipline in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Accompany and supervise student athletes during football games both at-home and on out-of-town trips.
• Instruct and advise students on National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.

Communication

• Establish and maintain open lines of communication on vital issues with parents, students, and teachers.

Administration, Budget and Inventory

• Implement the policies established by federal law, state law, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules, and local board policy in the area of football.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Manage budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing of all athletic equipment including maintaining a current inventory of supplies, equipment, and fixed assets and recommending disposal and replacement of equipment.
• Plan, organize, and oversee all activities including practices, special events, and games.

Personnel Management

• Recruit, select, train, supervise, and evaluate all CISD football personnel and make recommendations relative to assignment, transfer, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

Community Relations

• Articulate the district’s mission and goals in the area of athletics to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
• Demonstrate awareness of district and community needs, initiate activities to meet those needs, and use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
• Support athletic booster club activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring of coaches and support staff.*

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Athletic equipment, standard office equipment including computer and peripherals and other instructional equipment; automated external defibrillator (AED); frequent driving may operate school bus

Posture: Sitting; prolonged standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping

Motion: Frequent walking;repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; frequent physical movements associated with sport; moderate grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension and reaching

Lifting: Frequently light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds)

Environment: Frequent district wide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent prolonged and irregular hours