Head Varsity Coach - Girls Volleyball

Head Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach

Position Summary

Our coaches are actively engaged in the East Palo Alto community, and embrace the mission and values of KIPP Esperanza. The Head Girls Varsity Volleyball Coach is responsible for coaching, character development and providing direction to student athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in that sport. 

This is a seasonal, temporary role (17.5 hours per week maximum for a 10 week season), reporting to the Athletic Director.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience/Education/Licensing:

• 2 to 3 years of High School or Club Volleyball coaching experience encouraged

• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred)

• Valid CA license (Class C) and current insurance coverage

• Safe driving record (will be ask to provide a DMV report)

Knowledge/skills required/abilities:

• Ability to follow and uphold the policies and mission statement of KIPP Esperanza.

• All school coaches should be familiar with the rules and regulations of the sports they are assigned  to coach.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, students, parents, and community members.

• Ability to manage a class in a professional manner.

• Flexible, reliable, punctual, professional and has an enthusiastic approach.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to communicate effectively via email and phone.

• Access to reliable transportation throughout San Francisco and the Peninsula.

• Ability to work independently and within a small team.

• Ability to coach athletes of different skill levels.

• Ability to lead practices 3 times a week and games 2 times a week.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities 

Coaching

• Plan, organize, and direct the particular and assigned team.  

• Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team development. 

• Ensure that team rules and regulations regarding conduct and eligibility of the athletes are clearly communicated and followed. 

• Plan, organize, advertise, and conduct tryouts for the particular sports program; inform the Athletic Department and participants of final selections. Maintain the integrity of the selection process. 

• Consult with the Athletic Director regarding any off-season training programs including scheduling dates for summer camps/practices, uniform fitting, pre-post tryout informational parent meetings. 

• Create a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. 

• Supervise athletes at all times during practices, transport to games, games and until athletes have been picked up by guardians, or make arrangements to ride public transportation. 

• Model good sportsmanship behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards the opposing team, fans, parents, officials, spectators and community.

Training

• Complete required safety training for basic first aid and injury prevention available through SafeSchools and NFHS Learn, including, but not limited to: 

• Annually - mandated reporter, bloodborne pathogens, concussion in sports, sudden cardiac arrest, heat illness prevention  https://www.nfhslearn.com/

• Every Two Years  - CPR and First Aid: https://www.cprcertified.com/

• At time of hire - Fundamentals of Coaching or certificate of completion in a previous sports season.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands

Physical: Ability to navigate office and school campuses, and hold meetings in different spaces. Traditionally, much of the day involves sitting. Ability to access and utilize technology. Occasional l