Christian Academy of Knoxville·Knoxville, Tennessee
The Assistant Head Coach is responsible for the administration of the middle school volleyball program, including mentoring student-athletes and managing team logistics. They must ensure the program reflects the school's core values while overseeing practices, games, and equipment maintenance.
Description The Assistant Head Coach, in collaboration with the head coach and the athletic director, is responsible for the overall administration of the middle school volleyball program. Responsible for all aspects, including discipling and mentoring student-athletes, parent relations, scheduling, travel, and budget. The head coach is expected to lead a program that reflects the highest standards of conduct and CAK’s core values.
A coach for Christian Academy of Knoxville (CAK) must be a spiritually sensitive individual who understands the mission and philosophy of the school. The coach must be a born-again Christian with spiritual maturity and leadership abilities that will enable him/her to lead in God’s truth. The ability to communicate well with various types of people, handle information appropriately, maintain a courteous, professional, and respectful attitude and integrity in all situations are prerequisites. Provide appropriate training, discipline, and coaching that leads to a highly competitive program; evaluate individual student athletes and develop a coaching plan that takes student-athletes to their full potential. Work closely with high school, and middle school coaches to build program and develop coaching plans. Develop individual and team skills through well planned training and positive reinforcement. Communicate proactively with student-athletes and parents/guardians as appropriate regarding expectations, camps, practices, and game schedules. Supervise student-athletes before and after practices / games. Supervise all areas of participation including but not limited to gyms, fields, arenas, theater, locker or dressing rooms, buses, etc. Issue equipment and uniforms to student athletes, ensuring all equipment is maintained properly and uniforms are returned. Attend all games (both home and away) continuing through the conclusion of any post-season tournament(s). Set up facilities in preparation for practice, games, and events. Conduct pre-season conditioning and practices. May be asked to operate school vehicle to games/events. Attend all professional development and coach meetings. Other duties as assigned by Athletic Director. Ability to exercise discretion and utmost professionalism in confidential and sensitive student/family matters. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. CPR, AED, First Aid certification. Maintains compliance with all rules and regulations of the TSSAA. Complies with and supports all CAK policies.
Market context
Middle school athletic programs in Tennessee often seek assistant coaches who can support student development, manage practices, and communicate clearly with players, families, and staff. This role is competitive because schools may prioritize mission alignment, spiritual maturity, and current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications alongside coaching ability. Before applying, confirm your certifications are current and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which are pulled from the original job description to save research time.