What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Volleyball Assistant Coach position at Girls Preparatory School?
Girls Preparatory School inspires each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others.
About Girls Preparatory School
The mission of Girls Preparatory School (GPS) is to inspire each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others. Currently, 130 faculty and staff serve approximately 500 girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of courses in the humanities, STEM, the arts, and more, as well as a rich and varied cocurricular program.
GPS prioritizes healthy connections and relationships, fostering a culture where each girl is known, heard, and empowered to use her voice. This culture of acceptance and belonging nurtures and lifts her up in mind, body, and spirit so that she can find her place and discover her potential with confidence and joy for dynamic engagement in a rapidly changing world.
Faculty support each student in a learner-centered and collaborative culture that is aligned with our mission, vision, and values. Furthermore, faculty and staff are expected to understand and embody our tenets of excellence.
ATHLETICS AT GPS:
The GPS Athletics mission includes teaching girls to be team players, understand the importance of mental toughness, accept challenges enthusiastically, and value strength, fitness, stamina, and good health. The bonds of friendship that come from working hard every day as teammates — striving for excellence toward an ambitious goal and developing the fundamental values of discipline and self-improvement — all are part of athletics at Girls Preparatory School. Ultimately, the GPS athletic environment is about aiming to be the very best on the field of competition, in the classroom, and in life. That attitude is shared by the outstanding staff of award-winning GPS coaches and more than 300 athletes who are involved at the varsity and middle school level. GPS has a proud athletic history with 61 state championships won in 15 total varsity sports.
POSITION SUMMARY (Assistant Coach)
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to support the leadership, organization, and supervision of the Middle School Volleyball program in alignment with the mission of the total athletic program at GPS. This individual will assist the head coach in providing direction, instruction, and encouragement to student-athletes, helping them develop their skills, discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. The assistant coach will contribute to a positive, competitive, and supportive team culture that reflects the values of Girls Preparatory School.
Interested candidates should upload a cover letter (addressed to Director of Athletics, Allie Tennyson), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document. Please upload the single PDF document into the Resume field, not the Cover Letter text box.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Assists the head coach in instructing and demonstrating skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in volleyball, supporting the educational and personal growth of team members.
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Helps implement and maintain a standard of performance consistent with the institution’s goals of athletic excellence while supporting the school’s expectations for academic and personal discipline.
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Aids in planning and organizing activities, practices, and interscholastic contests. Supports the head coach in developing appropriate training programs and practice schedules. Travels with student-athletes on the team bus to and from all games.
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Promotes discipline, emphasizes good sportsmanship in word and behavior, and models healthy lifestyles. Supports and advocates the school’s belief in the value of multi-sport participation.
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Assists in supervising students in locker rooms at home and away games and ensures appropriate behavior. Helps maintain a safe environment for all student-athletes at all times.
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Collaborates with the head coach and athletic director in preparing practice and game schedules, managing equipment and supplies, and ensuring all necessary forms and documentation are collected. Communicates facility or equipment needs promptly to the head coach or athletic director.
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Maintains required certifications and training. Follows and remains knowledgeable of all TSSAA and NFHS policies, rules, and procedures, as well as GPS departmental policies outlined in the Coaches’ Handbook.
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Communicates and interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, and officials, resolving conflicts professionally. Represents Girls Preparatory School with integrity and respect at all times.
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)
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A minimum of two (2) years coaching secondary volleyball, preferably female student-athletes.
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Knowledge of NFHS and TSSAA Rules for volleyball.
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Demonstrated commitment to building cultural competencies and empowering students to engage across differences.
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All employees are responsible for complying with the School's equal employment opportunity policy.