Junior High Head Volleyball/Asst. Girls Track Coach- In District ONLY

In District ONLY

Job Overview:

The West Memphis School District is seeking a passionate, enthusiastic Middle School Volleyball/Track Coach to help build our program by maximizing potential and empowering confidence within our student-athletes.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coach the junior high school volleyball/track team.
• Plan/design and hold an appropriate amount of practices throughout the season.
• Develop a culture for growth and development within the program.
• Act as a positive role model in all settings and foster an environment of respect, integrity and responsibility.
• Help maintain high standards of sportsmanship and fair play in all facets of the athletic program.
• Exemplify a sense of professionalism at all times which includes game and practice times, with opponents, officials, parents, faculty, staff and administration.
• Encourage participation and interest in volleyball/track within the student body.
• Keep accurate individual and team records and statistics.
• Assist with team transportation to practices, games, or events as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in education or related field.
• Arkansas teaching license or be eligible to receive one.
• Coaching endorsement/AAA certificate.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate flexibility, and work autonomously and as part of a team to achieve departmental goals.
• A leader with extraordinarily high expectations of her/himself and the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills to deal effectively with a wide range of constituents.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

• Requires travel to various events to include overnight trips
• May involve frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying materials less than 50 lbs.
• Work in a rigorous academic environment dealing with a wide variety of physical and intellectual challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.