Job Title: Girls Varsity Volleyball Head Coach

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Director of Athletics and Afternoon Programs

Full Year/Academic Year/Other (Specify): Fall Term

Full Time/Part Time/Other (Specify): Part Time

Faculty/Staff/Other (Specify): Seasonal

Exempt/Non-exempt: Exempt

Job Purpose:

Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the girls varsity volleyball program

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct daily practices to promote the development and improvement of skills, preparing players for games and competitive play
• Educate student athletes about college, the placement process and support those who have the ability and interest to play in college
• Work closely with the College Counseling office to strategize and assist student-athletes with the college process when students are being recruited; Developing and maintaining professional contacts with collegiate coaches and programs at all levels are instrumental in supporting Pomfret Student Athletes
• Assist Admissions efforts by identifying and attracting qualified student athletes
• Provide leadership, support, and guidance for the entire program, including other sports at all levels
• Select students who are best suited in skill, commitment, and performance for the expected level of play for your team
• Meet with student-athletes throughout the academic year; provide professional development feedback for coaching staff
• Require student athletes to represent the School in a respectful and dignified manner by teaching the importance of sportsmanship and hold them accountable for their behavior and attendance at all practices and games
• Utilize athletics to teach and reinforce the school's mission statement and values
• Create an environment where the enjoyment of the sport is promoted
• Ensure the health and safety of players, coaches, and spectators
• Engage with parents and cultivate a successful relationship
• Promote the school and the sport through articles, media coverage, the athletic website, etc., which includes emailing game summaries to “The Pomfret Sports Digest”, newspapers, and/or league officers within 24 hours after all games
• Communicate noteworthy news and/or accomplishments to the Communications department
• Attend NEPSAC and League coaches meetings for Volleyball
• Seek professional development opportunities through clinics, coaching associations, videos, or other coaches
• Adhere to all School policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Continually meet or exceed Pomfret School’s Standards of Behavior, Character, and Engagement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Collegiate player or high school coaching experience preferred.
• Must have held a valid US driver's license for at least three years
• Must travel to peer schools on game days (Wednesdays and Saturdays)
• Possess a highly professional and ethical manner

Work Conditions:

• Requires substantial movement of entire body; running, jumping, tossing/throwing
• Visual acuity within normal parameters