Head Varsity Volleyball Coach
Summary
| Title: | Head Varsity Volleyball Coach |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1231 |
| Department: | Athletics and Wellness |
Description
Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls, educating students in Pre-K through 12. As part of an international network, we are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria", these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission.
At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.
Head Varsity Volleyball Coach
Part-Time
August - November 2021
Position: Head Varsity Volleyball CoachAt the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.
Head Varsity Volleyball Coach
Part-Time
August - November 2021
Reports to: Director of Athletics – Competitive Sports
FLSA: Exempt – Part Time
Date Updated: February 10, 2021
Start Date: August 2021
SUMMARY:
The Head Varsity Volleyball Coach is a part-time seasonal position (August – November) that is primarily responsible for the Varsity Volleyball team. Additionally, this position will assist the Director of Athletics – Competitive Sports with the development of a consistent, high-level training philosophy for the entire Volleyball program. The Head Varsity Volleyball Coach primarily works in the 55,000 ft Athletics and Wellness Center located at 406 East 91st Street in addition to traveling for away games. He/she has primary responsibilities to build a strong team culture, develop the skills of players, and instill confidence and HEART values with our student-athletes.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate a sincere interest in the social, emotional, academic, moral-ethical, and athletic development of student-athletes; understanding the highest priority is the health, safety and welfare of student-athletes
- Exhibit a high level of competency in sport skill instruction, motivation, and conduct during practice sessions and games
- Achieve competitive results that demonstrate athletic excellence
- Develop a strong team culture and teach to the core values of the Athletic Department
- Commit to use video and statistical analysis as a teaching tool
- Assist in the development of a long-term program vision, plan, and curriculum for the entire Volleyball program
- Display leadership and professional behavior and communication in dealings with student-athletes, parents, staff, and administrators.
- Demonstrate excellent writing, speaking and listening skills
- Develop a strong working relationship with assistant coach/es, mentoring when necessary
- Complete and/or assist with all administrative duties including, but not limited to:
- Tryout and roster management, game-day operations, scheduling, score reporting, transportation, management of staff and student-managers, CPR, VIRTUS and other trainings, distribution and collection of uniforms, attendance at League and CSH coaches’ meetings, communication with internal and external constituents, attendance and participation at school and athletic department special events, and other administrative duties as assigned
- Exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with adherence to AAIS, NYSAIS, School, Division, and Department of Athletics rules and regulations
- Support the mission of the school and the Division of Athletics and Wellness, while positively and effectively leading the student-athletes and managers
- Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience.
- Previous high school/college coaching experience required. High school competition experience required; college competition experience preferred.
- Vision and creativity to develop a program philosophy that delivers athletic excellence.
- Record of integrity and the ability to inspire students and athletes to perform at a high level.
- Strong motivational, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage relationships at the administrative, student-athlete, and parent level.
- Ability to provide leadership and direction to student-athletes, and support student success on all levels.
- Enthusiasm for the role of athletics in an independent school setting, and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
- A true passion for coaching.
An equal opportunity employer, Sacred Heart seeks to hire outstanding and diverse faculty who work together harmoniously toward the common mission of the school.
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications
