Upper School Girls Volleyball Junior Varsity Assistant Coach

Pace Academy

Atlanta, GA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Education

Job Description

UPPER SCHOOL: GIRLS VOLLEYBALL JUNIOR VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH

Pace Academy is an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, Ga., with an enrollment of 1,150 students in Pre-First through 12th grade. The school strives to provide an environment that cultivates a spirit of service, respect for diversity, global citizenship and character. Our commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture is reflected in a community in which differences are embraced, and students, parents, caregivers, faculty and staff have a sense of belonging.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working closely with the Upper School Head Coach, the JV Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting various aspects of the girls volleyball program. The Coach is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Pace Academy and Georgia High School Association (GHSA).

Duties include:

Daily team coaching alongside the coaching staff
Drive players to/from games, as needed, in a 14-passenger school bus
Representing Pace Academy and the girls volleyball program in a professional manner and within the bounds of good sportsmanship

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess and maintain a coaching philosophy that is in accordance with the mission of Pace Academy;
Coaching experience and a good understanding of how to work with student-athletes in grades nine through 12
A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept
Effective leadership and coaching skills
Good communication skills with players, parents/caregivers and the Office of Athletics
Is energetic, self-motivated, flexible, punctual, dependable and a team player.

WORK HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:

A part-time late-July to early October seasonal appointment. Responsibilities include practices (2 hours) and games (approximately 2 hours) on Monday-Friday and some weekend Saturday tournament needs. All coaches are employed on an annual basis. Continued employment is based on a seasonal review conducted by the Director of Athletics/Varsity Girls Volleyball Head Coach.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Standing and walking for extended periods of time during practices and games
Able to squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, reach forward and repeat the same hand motion often
Coaching in all weather extremes, including heat, cold, rain and/or snow
Long hours during the competitive season, including evenings and weekends
Light to moderate lifting

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Director of Athletics and Varsity Girls Volleyball Head Coach

FLSA Status: Exempt, Seasonal

How to Apply:

Attach the following in a Word or PDF format; Resume, Cover Letter, List of three references when applying online.

This is an exempt position that is paid a coaching stipend for the season

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer