POSITION TITLE: Coach - Assistant Volleyball

REPORTS TO: Head Coach and/or Activities Director

LOCATION: Mexico High School

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Missouri Teaching Certification - preferred
• Employment as a teacher with Mexico Public Schools - preferred
• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport - preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may deem appropriate

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The assistant coach will work with the head coach and Activities Director to ensure the highest possible level of service is delivered to students while fostering a culture of academic excellence.   Further, in conjunction with the head coach, the assistant coach will help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excelling achievement in the sport involved. 
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.
• Works closely with the head coach to enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and to establish and oversee penalties for breach of such standards by individual students. 
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
• Assists the head coach with the organization and supervision of the sports program.
• Complies with good safety practices.
• Complies with all district rules, regulations, and policies.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisor

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity.  Must be able to demonstrate performance in physical situations including weather or surface related areas as well as working on game plans or other related tasks that would be done by the head coach.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per salary protocol 

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

Background clearance required; the results of which must be satisfactory to the District.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with 

provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.

The Mexico Public School District is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION Our School District Prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, religion, disability by law in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.