Leona Group Schools·Queen Creek, Arizona
The coach is responsible for organizing team meetings, assessing player skills, developing practice schedules, and instructing players on rules and techniques. They must also determine game strategy, maintain behavioral standards, and monitor the academic performance of team members.
Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport. Assesses player’s skills and assigns team positions. Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development. Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition. Assigns duties to assistant coaches as necessary. Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport. Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement. Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities. Establishes and maintains standards of behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times. Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard. Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury. Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student. Models positive behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators. Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations. Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms. Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season. Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies. Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records. Potentially drive athletes using district transportation to and from off campus games. Models non discriminatory practices in all activities. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. QualificationsRequirements: Coaching Certificate First Aid Course Fingerprint Clearance Card (IVP) 1 year of coaching preferred
Candidates must possess a Coaching Certificate, complete a First Aid Course, and obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card (IVP). One year of coaching experience is preferred for this off-contract position.
Market context
In Arizona, girls volleyball coaching roles often draw interest during school hiring cycles and before the fall season, when programs look to finalize staff. Competition can be strong because schools may prefer candidates who already hold a Coaching Certificate, First Aid training, and an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, with prior coaching experience helping candidates stand out. If you are considering applying, confirm those credentials early and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which condense the original job description to save research time.