Olathe Public Schools·Olathe, Kansas
The assistant coach will work with the head coach to lead practices, manage game schedules, and ensure the safety and development of student athletes. They are responsible for promoting sportsmanship, adhering to district policies, and maintaining a positive environment for all participants.
Extra-Curricular Academic Support Positions: Expectations and Timelines
• Assistant Coach — Middle School
Position is a one-year assignment as appointed by the principal.
Model district guiding principles of Children First, Respect for All, Teamwork, Excellence in Quality, and Commitment to Individual Needs
Fulfill applicable roles and responsibilities as directed by the school’s administration and head coach including, but not limited to, adherence to district guidelines for fundraising, trips, money management, honoring of contracts, credit card use and transportation (buses, rental vehicles and school/district owned vehicles)
Work with the head coach to conduct a pre-season meeting with parents in order to communicate all important information including, but not limited to, expectations/criteria for participation, sportsmanship guidelines, practice and game schedules, district guidelines for transportation, insurance, handling of injuries including concussions, parent-coach communication, substance abuse guidelines, lettering guidelines and the information in the aforementioned bullet. Provide this information to all participants and the school administration
Teach and coach in a positive and constructive manner
Maintain a professional attitude in all situations and adhere to the district’s guiding principles for coaches
Provide an environment that promotes good sportsmanship
Comply with and communicate to participants/parents all USD #233 Board policies, including the fact that the Student Code of Conduct is in effect during and at all activities
Ensure all team members understand the dangers associated with hazing and ensure that no initiation or hazing activities take place
Monitor the safety of equipment, playing surfaces, and performance environments
Understand and implement the duties of any coach including, but not limited to, maintaining detailed practice plans, never leaving athletes unsupervised, providing detailed and repeated instruction with regards to the performance of high-risk activities, adhering to the district’s lightning and hot weather guidelines, and the evaluation of injuries and lack of physical conditioning
Comply with all KSHSAA and USD #233 rules and regulations including, but not limited to, participant eligibility, required physical examinations, district substance abuse policy, and other KSHSAA Handbook guidelines
Prefer licensed teacher but not required
Candidates must be able to fulfill coaching duties as directed by school administration and follow all KSHSAA and district regulations. While a teaching license is preferred, it is not a mandatory requirement for this position.
Market context
In Kansas, assistant volleyball coach roles are often tied to school athletics schedules and can open when programs need support for practices, matches, and compliance with KSHSAA and district rules. Competition can be stronger at schools that prefer candidates with teaching experience or a license, even when it is not required. Review the school’s coaching expectations and be ready to show how you can support administration, follow regulations, and work with student-athletes. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.