Head Varsity Volleyball Coach

About Girls Preparatory School

Girls Preparatory School (GPS) was founded in 1906 to provide girls with the necessary courses to pursue a college education. GPS has proudly graduated almost 6,000 young women. Currently, 130 faculty and staff serve approximately 500 girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of humanities, arts, and STEM courses and cocurricular programs of leadership development, athletics, and community engagement. 

Position Summary

The successful candidate will show the ability to provide leadership, organization, and supervision for the entire Volleyball program in a manner that aligns with the mission of the total athletic program at GPS. This individual will be responsible for providing direction, instruction, and supervision to female student athletes so they achieve a high level of skill and an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork. The candidate will also direct the activity and development of assistant and sub-varsity coaches.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in volleyball, aiding the educational and individual growth of team members. 
• Implements and maintains a standard of performance consistent with the institution’s goals of athletic excellence while supporting the school’s standards for academic and personal discipline. 
• Plans and sets up activities, practices, and interscholastic contests. Develops appropriate training programs and practice schedules. Travels with student athletes on the team bus to and from all games.
• Enforces discipline policies, emphasizes good sportsmanship in word and behavior, and advocates healthy lifestyles. Supports and advocates the school’s belief in the value of multisport participation.
• Supervises students in locker rooms at home and away games and ensures appropriate behavior. Maintains a safe environment for all student athletes at all times. 
• Works closely with the athletic director in preparing practice and game schedules, purchasing uniforms, equipment and supplies, and collecting necessary medical forms. Monitors sustainable budgetary practices for the sport. Notifies the Athletic Director of facility needs or improvements as soon as possible.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training as required. Follows and maintains knowledge of all TSSAA policies, rules and procedures.
• Monitors and directs the school’s social media efforts for volleyball. Informs local media of scores, stats, and stories related to the program.
• Assists in the recruitment of student-athletes with aspirations of participating in college. 
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with all students, staff, parents and officials and resolves conflict in a professional manner.  Professionally represents Girls Preparatory School at all times.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree Expected
• A minimum of two (2) years coaching secondary volleyball, preferably female student athletes
• Knowledge of NFHS and TSSAA Rules for Volleyball

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