Assistant Volleyball Coach for Freshman/JV/Varsity

Saint Albert Catholic is a co-educational, child care center to high school located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, which offers so much more than just an exceptional education. It is the only school in southwest Iowa to provide a quality Catholic education for students from six weeks to college. In partnership with our parishes, Saint Albert Catholic will inspire our students to fulfill their spiritual, academic, moral and physical potential by following the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Saint Albert Catholic has immediate openings for two Assistant Volleyball Coaches who are passionate about advancing the mission of Catholic education through student participation in extra-curricular activities. The school has a solid athletic program with great community support. Our coaching staff works great together across all sports to encourage student athletes to be involved in multiple sports and activities.

The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for assisting the head coach with all aspects of the school’s volleyball program, including:

• Instruct and supervise athletes regarding techniques, rules, and safety practices of the sport during team practices and drills.
• Possess solid understanding of all skill positions of play and be able to help develop and teach players in those positions.
• Ability to develop a rapport with athletes, creating a positive and welcoming team environment that builds trust and encourages their progress.
• Supervise athletes during practices and competitions, both home and away.
• Plan, organize and administer coaching duties for sub-varsity levels of competition on match days.
• Provide assistance to head coach during varsity competition. Coach the Freshmen and/or Junior Varsity teams.
• Foster among the athletes and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, an attitude of good sportsmanship and a sense of pride in self, team, school and community.
• Support the goals and objectives of the school’s athletic program, adhering to all policies, procedures, and decisions made by the head coach and other school administrators.
• Work collaboratively with the head coach, activities director, and other administrative school personnel to promote the athletic programs to increase interest and participation.
• Promote the volleyball program in a positive manner, setting an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct including respecting and supporting contest officials.
• Accompany and supervise students during all athletic competitions.
• Ensure courts and equipment (set-up & breakdown) are adequately prepared for practice and game days.
• Help maintain training equipment.
• Assist head coach with development of on and offseason training sessions.
• Perform and/or assist with miscellaneous duties as assigned.

• Active Iowa Coaching Authorization or Coaching Endorsement.
• Possess a solid foundation of volleyball knowledge, including techniques, strategies, and game rules.
• Ability to communicate with others in a positive and professional way at all times.
• Good time management skills including excellence and reliable attendance.
• Serve as a positive role model to students at all times.