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Assistant Coach Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Jul 2024

💰 $40,000/yr

About the role

EF Academy, Pasadena is looking for an Assistant Coach to support the Head Coach in leading our Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball team in their inaugural season. EF Academy competes in the competitive Prep League, which includes Chadwick, Mayfield, Pasadena Poly, Providence, Flintridge Prep, Rio Hondo Prep, and Westridge. The Assistant Coach will emphasize the development of life skills, and provide an exemplary experience for students, in support of the mission and vision of EF Academy. The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach for day-to-day supervision; all coaches ultimately report to the Athletic Director. EF Academy Ethos: We take our responsibility of ‘in loco parentis’ very seriously. We develop the whole student. They grow tremendously as people by taking an active part in campus life. They discover new talents and hobbies, and unlock their leadership potential through sports, clubs, the arts, student government and community service. Minimum Requirements:

Experience playing and/or coaching competitive athletics at or above the high school level.
Acquire, possess, and maintain current coaching certifications and trainings as required by CIF and the State of California before employment can begin.
3+ Years working with high school aged students preferred.

Professional Qualifications and Qualities:

Motivated, adaptable, and visionary leader.
Demonstrates teamwork, humility, and support in identifying, pursuing, and achieving a shared vision.
Effectively communicates with students, parents, faculty, staff, and administrators.
Manages time effectively while meeting deadlines and commitments.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with and support the Head Coach in executing their overall vision for the athletic team.
Embrace the responsibility for the care of athletes and the team, in support of in loco parentis.

Assess and instruct athletes, individually and in groups, regarding the basic and advanced nuances of the assigned sport, including sport-specific rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques.

Implement and coach practice and game plans outlined by the Head Coach.
Supervise and coach the assigned athletic team at all scheduled practices, games, and events.
Collaborate with the Head Coach to establish and maintain expectations of behavior for athletes and the team that reflect positively upon EF Academy.
Demonstrate and promote sportsmanship towards opponents, teammates, officials, and spectators.
Serve as a mentor to athletes, supporting and encouraging their holistic growth.
Drive the athletic team to all off-campus events, including practices and competitions.
Ensure proper care, use, and safety of athletic equipment, supplies, and facilities.
Support the Head Coach in monitoring athletic team compliance with all CIF-SS, Athletic Department, and EF Academy rules and regulations.

Follow established procedures in the event of an athletic injury, including chaperoning an athlete to a hospital or medical facility as required.
Frequently collaborate with the Health Center regarding health-related situations of athletes that may impact their availability.

Attend meetings and award ceremonies as requested.
Other duties as assigned.

Working Hours: Athletic teams are permitted to practice up to 18 hours per week, and up to 4 hours per day (with a competition day counting as 3 hours). Working schedule is dependent upon finalizing team practice schedules (based on facility availability), travel schedules (departure/return times), and competition schedules (which may include some nights on weekdays/weekends). Sundays are always off. Practices will be held Monday-Friday on campus for approximately 90-minutes, likely 6:30-8:00am or late afternoons from 5:45-7:15pm. Coaches will be required to drive the team to competitions. G