JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Volleyball COACH

REPORTS TO:   Activities Director                           
About Cascade Public School:
Cascade Public Schools is a public-school district, dedicated to developing students to become
problem solvers, critical thinkers, effective communicators, technology users, and contributing
members of a global workforce and society. Cascade Public Schools is a grade K-12
comprehensive school serving approximately 320 students.
Job Summary:
The Head Junior High Volleyball Coach is responsible for various aspects of the Volleyball
Program, such as building and maintaining a program within the school, scheduling opponents
(in conjunction with the Activities Director), training, and coaching team members. The Head
Junior Volleyball Coach is required to abide by the Montana High School Association (MHSA)
rules and regulations as well as the rules and regulations set by the Cascade School District
Board of Directors and the Cascade High School Activities Director.
Job Specifications:
In order to be successful in this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or
abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required):
- 1-3 years of experience coaching Volleyball (head coaching experience preferred).
- Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
- Must possess knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
- Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
school administrators, governing organizations (MHSA), opponents, staff, parents, and
students.
- Must be able to pass a background check
Essential Responsibilities:
- Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, to promote
individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good
sportsmanship.
- Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the
abilities of student-athletes in Volleyball.
- Coordinate the development, promotion, and recruitment for the Volleyball Program; this
includes involvement with the elementary school program.
- Hold organizational meetings for team prospects and encourage potential athletes to
participate in the Volleyball program.

- Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and
objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student-athletes.
- Ensure all Volleyball coaches work together toward a common goal within the Volleyball
program and provide unity within the youth community programs.
- Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities
initially and on a regular basis.
- Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual
and team development.
- Hold a preseason meeting with all student-athletes and parents before the first official
game.
- Assess players' skills and assign team positions.
- Determine game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
- Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
- Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while
on trips off school property.
- Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation at all times.
- Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, and facilities,
including protecting students from hazing/bullying.
- Maintain and secure all Volleyball equipment and uniforms.
- Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all athletic equipment.
- Maintain records to ensure compliance with all pertinent MHSA regulations, including
eligibility forms, transfer forms, and grade reports, and ensure that regulations are
followed.
- Assist the Activities Director with the scheduling of games and coordinate arrangements.
- Act as a team representative and promote the sport by communicating with the news
media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
- Participate in special activities to include banquets, award nights and pep assemblies.
- Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding athletic performance of their
student.
- Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
- Represent the Cascade School District and the Volleyball program in a professional
manner.
- Maintain nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
- Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve
coaching performance.
- Be actively involved with all district youth programs, including in-house and travel
Volleyball
- Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Activities Director or other
appropriate administrator.

Additional Knowledge/Skills/Attributes:
Knowledge:
- Comprehensive knowledge of the game is paramount. Extensive knowledge of current
coaching techniques and procedures.
- Knowledge of NFHS, and MHSA rules.
- Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student-athletes.
Skills:
- The applicant must possess the ability to communicate in spoken and written words.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- The applicant must possess the ability to relate to students and to teach them on and off
the court.
- The applicant must be willing to accept a high level of accountability.
- The applicant must possess the ability to assess players and coaches effectively.
Attributes:
- The applicant should be professionally calm and motivationally intense.
- The applicant should be a progressive thinker but a believer in planning and preparation.
Supervision Exercised: Assistant Coaches, Junior High Volleyball staff
Supervision Received: Activities Director
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed
by this employee. Cascade Public School reserves the right to update, revise or change this job
description and related duties at any time.

The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described
within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations shall be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

For those classified employees employed under a written contract for a specified term,
nothing contained in this job description shall create a property right beyond the specified
duration of the employment contract.