Spring Volleyball Coaching Positions
Positions Available:
Boys MS Volleyball Head Coach
The role of an Avenues coach is to instruct our student-athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary to realize individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must provide a foundation for integrity, pride of accomplishment, sportsmanship, self-discipline, goal setting, teamwork and self-confidence.
Head Coaches will (but not limited to):
- Breakdown and teach the fundamental skills for players at all levels
- Attend all scheduled games and practices
- Manage and coordinate practice and game plans
- Be responsible for handling all administrative duties related to their team
- Attend all scheduled games and practices
- Attend all necessary athletic and school meetings and events
Practices are 1.5 hours and games are up to 2 hours, not including travel time. Varsity roles meet 4x a week. On game days, athletes sometimes leave between 2:15pm - 3:00pm so candidates should be available at this time to travel to away games with the team. Home games are either 4:15pm or 5:30/5:45pm
Qualifications
About You
Coaches bring all or most of the following:
- Head coaches have 2+ years of volleyball head coach coaching experience
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work well with student athletes, parents, faculty/staff and the athletics department
- Current First Aid/CPR certification, or ability to get training before the season commences
- Are up to date with COVID vaccinations and boosters
- Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the sport, with special consideration given to those having experience with the desired age category
- Enthusiasm, commitment, patience, and a passion for teaching the game are essential to this position
- Ability to motivate and provide positive leadership to our student athletes by following our school and athletic mission
- High-level competitive playing experience (preferred)
Additional Information
Coach pay rates range from $2,400.00-$4,000.00 depending on coach level (assistant vs. head), sport and experience.
Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.
Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.