POSITION TITLE: Head Coach -  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 Coach will work with applicable directors to ensure the highest possible level of service is delivered to students while fostering a culture of academic excellence.   Further, the 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 athletic director in scheduling interscholastic contests.
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate.
• Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic completion in the coach’s sport.
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
• Organizes and supervises a total 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: Stipend

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.

Applications will be screened as they are submitted. Job will remain posted until filled.

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.