Middle School Girls Volleyball Head Coach

Translation

• If you want to be on the VAA team as a coach, teacher, or administrator the expectation is that you will be a life-long learner. There is always more to learn about God, his word, his world and even the subject you currently teach and the role you may occupy. If you haven’t grown in your thinking or changed your mind about something because of your own study and research, then a position at VAA would not be a good fit for you. If you’re on our team, you should always be ready to share what you’re reading, what you’re learning, and how you’re growing. Purpose. Why are you here—why are you alive and living? At VAA we believe that discovering your purpose is the most important ingredient in determining success. Have you discovered what you were created to do? Are you doing it? This is the first lesson learned—the first question answered in traditional Christian education is, ‘What is the chief end of man?’ Do you know the answer? At VAA, we believe each student is like an arrow. Arrows are not formed in nature without intelligent outside assistance. They don’t just fall from trees with a straight shaft, pointed arrow, and feathers ready for flight. No! Arrows take patient work and fashioning. They are not made to sit safely in a quiver. But they are made to be launched and to hit the mark. Likewise, at VAA we want our graduates to have a clear picture of the mark in life they are aiming for and resources to hit it—bullseye!
• Translation: If you want to be on the VAA team as a coach, teacher or administrator, the expectation is that you understand what God’s calling in life is for you, or that you are at least striving to discover it. When we stand before the Lord to give an account for our lives, it would be terrible to hear the Lord remorsefully say, “Son, that’s not what I wanted you to do with your life.” We don’t want that for you, nor do we want that for our students. Scripture says that God’s unique will for each of our lives is good, pleasing and perfect (Romans 12:1-2)! What can you find to do that’s better than perfect? In other words, living in the center of God’s will for our lives is living the dream! We, the staff at Community Church and VAA feel exactly like that—we’re living the dream. So, if this is just another job, or even worse, just a way to pay the bills or be around a sport you love, while ok, this is definitely not the place for you.

This position reports directly to the Athletic Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand with complete clarity and work to uphold the mission, vision, and values of Community Church.
• Know and uphold all policies and procedures – employee, parent/student, crisis management, etc.
• Model Christ-like character, God-dependency, and church attendance/participation for students and parents.
• Provide proactive care/supervision of students; referring them to the school nurse and Athletic Trainer for medical and/or first aid needs.
• Daily provides a well-prepared and managed environment for learning consistent with the school’s mission, values, objectives, policies, and procedures of best practice.
• Plan and execute well thought out practice plans.
• Provide feedback and opportunities for growth for all players throughout the season.
• Build relationships with students and parents (especially the students), which transcends the field/court and shows genuine care and concern.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff members to ensure each student’s needs are met as needed.
• Attend orientation and monthly faculty meetings for continued development, communication, and problem solving.
• Conduct a Parent Meeting prior to the beginning of each season.
• Proactively and professionally provide regular and necessary communication with parents regarding student performance, behavior, and overall progress; answering incoming emails and phone calls with a timely, professional response.
• Effectively make use of the school data system and other communication tools (i.e.
• FACTS and TeamSnap) for parents and students to remain engaged updated with pertinent information.
• Meet with parents for feedback, concern resolution, and student course correction as needed and/or scheduled.
• Assist teachers and school administration by monitoring students’ academic and behavioral progress.
• Manage team uniforms and equipment - taking inventory and reporting lost/damaged items to the Athletic Director.
• Plan and communicate needed equipment and/or programming.
• Set and meet yearly goals and seek out professional growth opportunities.
• Prescribe to all action plans for future growth as prescribed by the Athletic Director through informal and formal performance reviews/observations.
• Submit purchase requests for needed supplies.
• Submit reimbursement requests for approved purchases as needed.

Core Values

Time with God.

Motto

We run on the Holy Spirit.

Empowering.

Motto

We build up!

Accountable.

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Everyone’s coached.

Mission 1st.

Motto

We are missional and not positional.

Over-the-top.

Motto

We go above & beyond expectations.

Relational.

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We are a family.

Authentic.

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We share our struggles.

No matter what! Motto

We take risks!

Grateful.

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We get to do this!

Electrifying.

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We create the atmosphere.

Education

Required Be a genuine believer and active follower of Christ. CPR/First Aid and/or MAT Certified.

Desired Bachelors or Masters.

Experience

Required A passion to win kids through coaching. Demonstrated ability to work well with children/youth. Well-rounded knowledge of the sport specific process and subject matter. 2 years of High School Coaching experience.

Desired Experience as a student/athlete in the sport. Experience in a church-run school. Proficiency in G-suite (Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Classroom, etc.)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position and should not be considered a contract of employment. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.