Head Coach, Middle School Girls Volleyball

Palo Alto, CA
Seasonal
Experienced
Position Purpose: The Middle School Girls is responsible for developing
a Girls Volleyball program that supports the Mission of Castilleja.
 
Specific Expectations for part-time, non-exempt Coaches, Administrators and
Staff in the Athletic Department: In addition to duties and essential job functions
listed in job descriptions, the following responsibilities are required or encouraged of all
part-time, non-exempt employees in the Athletics Department:
  • Seasonal Sports Parents Meetings (required)
  • Coaches Seasonal Workshops (required)
  • Professional development as required by your supervisor, work beyond your regular hours when required by your supervisor, and attendance at, or participation in, mandatory meetings and/or events as directed by your supervisor.
  • Certifications required by CIF
  • All non-exempt employees are required to accurately track their time and paid time-off in the payroll system.
  • Attend the Celebration of Sport (May 2026)
All employees will be paid appropriately and according to current law. If staff are required to work outside of regular work schedule, permission to work outside of the regular work schedule is required; non-exempt employees will receive overtime pay, as eligible.
 
Essential Functions:
  • The coach must demonstrate strong leadership in player and staff development, sportsmanship, integrity and character development.
  • Leads instruction for athletes in the fundamental skills, strategies and physical training necessary to realize a degree of individual and team success.
  • Leads, through words and action, resulting in an environment that fosters learning, a passion for the game.
  • Works cooperatively with the athletic administration and school community to support the academic and co-curricular aspirations of the Volleyball program and all student-athletes.
  • Supervises practices, competitions, tournaments and team trips.
  • Updates knowledge of technical aspects of the sport and shows a willingness to continue to learn and examine new ideas pertinent to the sport of Volleyball and/or to coaching in general.
  • Works cooperatively with the school’s athletic trainer and peers.
  • Works in a proactive, positive and realistic manner to support the college athletics goals of the members of the team.
  • Responsible for coordinating with Assistant Athletics Director and Athletics Director regarding all administrative tasks including but not limited to uniform/equipment issues and inventory, transportation, game scheduling, referees scheduling, and other tasks as directed.
  • Follows the Coaches handbook policies for handling issues or concerns that may arise from players and/or parents. 
  • Attends coaches’ meetings, preseason parents meeting and annual coaches’ meeting.
  • Organizes end-of-season individual player meetings and post-season team party and awards.
  • Responsible for transporting student athletes by school vans to sports events. 
Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or GED equivalent; college degree is preferred. 
  • A minimum of 2 years previous coaching experience, preferably as a head coach. Previous work experience in independent high school environment is also preferred.
  • Proven ability to develop, organize and supervise a successful high school team.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated exceptional knowledge of the skills and strategies of the sport of Volleyball as it pertains to interscholastic athletics in California.
  • Ability to model excellent ethics and appropriate behavior.
  • Strong ability to successfully collaborate with a broad and diverse school community.
  • Good to excellent computer skills (Google, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • CPR/First Aid & Lifeguard certification or the willingness to obtain it.
  • Demonstrative leadership and facilitative skills.
  • Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality.
  • Must submit to LiveScan fingerprinting background check. 
  • A clean driving record and valid California driver’s license. Will be subject to clearance through the California Vehicle Report and the standards for driving set by insurance underwriters.
Schedule:

The middle school Volleyball  season is in the spring, and runs from mid March - Early May. We have team events 3-4 days a week (M-F), with practices in the afternoon. Games are in the afternoon during weekdays. Coaches must be available or early dismissal times in the afternoons of game days (~2 pm).
 
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
  • Works in a potentially stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
  • Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling and lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or puling of moderately heavy objects and materials weighing 20 to 50 pounds.
  • Works outdoors in weather typical to the Peninsula including heat, cold, rain, etc.
  • Ability to travel safely and comfortably across the Castilleja campus.
Compensation:
$25 per hour
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