Head Coach-Middle School Girls Volleyball

Job Description

Head Coach- Middle School Job Title: Head Coach-Middle School Girls Volleyball Location: Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado FLSA Status: Exempt Reports to: Athletic Director Work Hours/Days: Part-Time, Fall Season August-October, Practice/game days, Desired Start Date: August 2025 Wage Range: $1,000.00-$1,500 one-time payout following the conclusion of the season.

Position Summary

Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado is seeking coaching staff for the 2026/2027 school year to support the athletic director in implementing programming in various middle and high school sports. Coaches work closely with the athletic director, requiring a highly organized, disciplined, and motivated individual to help support the school's athletic programming and goals. Strong candidates will support the school's Mission: to develop the moral and intellectual skills, habits, and virtues upon which independent, responsible, and joyful lives are built, in the firm belief that such lives are the basis for a free and flourishing republic. This is achieved by working to train the minds and improve the hearts of young people through a classical, content-rich education in the liberal arts and sciences, with instruction in the principles of moral character and civic virtue in an orderly and disciplined environment. Essential

Duties & Responsibilities

Plan and lead practices and games/competitions Complete all required training and certifications Promote academic growth among athletes Foster school and team spirit Foster competitive growth among athletes Contribute to the moral and intellectual environment of the school Adhere to the principles of classical education as it relates to the improvement of a student's mind, soul, and body Support the development of the intellectual environment of the school Respond promptly and courteously to parent communications within one business day Speak of and model character in terms of the School's core virtues Ability to effectively communicate with all activities staff, parents, students, other staff members, and visitors to the school Demonstrate expert knowledge of the sport(s) assigned Coaches are expected to thoroughly understand the rules, principles, and competitive strategies of the sport they coach They are expected to be present at all in-season and out-of-season practices and at all games Should a coach be unable to attend a game or practice, they are to make suitable arrangements in their absence Attend all practices and games Assist with set up and take down of equipment for practices and games Position Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Previous coaching experience preferred Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the sport Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of individuals Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive team environment Concussion Training or willing to obtain Loyalty to the school and ACACS's mission and vision Commitment to model moral character in line with the school's core virtues Adherence to all ACACS policies, including but not limited to the Employee Handbook, Family Handbook, and all applicable school and board policies Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift 15 pounds Must be prompt to all practices and games, and not leave a game/practice site until all student athletes have been picked up Must be able to traverse the field, gym, school and stairs or any areas involved with the sport Mandatory Background Checks: In alignment with our commitment to student safety, all candidates are required to undergo a comprehensive background check, which includes reviewing criminal records and may require fingerprinting. Please be aware that certain findings in the background check may disqualify a candidate from employment in a school setting. These may include, but are not limited to: