KIPP Public Schools Northern California·San Jose, California
The Head Coach is responsible for directing the girls' volleyball team, focusing on skill development, character building, and sportsmanship. Key duties include planning practices, conducting tryouts, and ensuring athlete safety during games and transport.
Our coaches are actively engaged in the San Jose community, and embrace the mission and values of KIPP Navigate. The Head Girls Volleyball Coach is responsible for coaching, character development and providing direction to student athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in that sport. This is a seasonal, temporary role (10 hours per week), reporting to the Athletic Director. The hourly rate for this position is $25/hr for a total of 164 hours for the season.
2 to 3 years of High School or Club Volleyball coaching experience required High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred) Valid CA license (Class C) and current insurance coverage Safe driving record (will be ask to provide a DMV report)
Ability to follow and uphold the policies and mission statement of KIPP Navigate. All school coaches should be familiar with the rules and regulations of the sports they are assigned to coach. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, students, parents, and community members. Ability to manage a team in a professional manner. Flexible, reliable, punctual, professional and has an enthusiastic approach. Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to communicate effectively via email and phone. Access to reliable transportation Ability to work independently and within a small team. Ability to coach athletes of different skill levels.
Training Complete required safety training for basic first aid and injury prevention available through SafeSchools and NFHS Learn, including, but not limited to: Annually - mandated reporter, bloodborne pathogens, concussion in sports, sudden cardiac arrest, heat illness prevention https://www.nfhslearn.com/ Every Two Years - CPR and First Aid: https://www.cprcertified.com/ At time of hire - Fundamentals of Coaching or certificate of completion in a previous sports season.
Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands
Ability to navigate office and school campuses, and hold meetings in different spaces. Traditionally, much of the day involves sitting. Ability to access and utilize technology. Occasional lifting/carrying of equipment 1-20 lbs. Physical agility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overhead
Stress of deadlines and normal work standards, ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods of time, read, calculate, perform routine math problems, memorize and recall objects and people.
Environmental: Gym or field environment will usually contain both participants and spectators. Frequent travel (50%-70%) to gyms and fields throughout San Francisco and the Peninsula. Location of gyms and fields in San Francisco will vary. In an emergency context (e.g., pandemic), the season may be postponed or canceled. Adhere to KIPP’s health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies’ recommendations.
Classification Seasonal, Part-time, non-exempt hourly position that is based on a school calendar and time-off schedule.
About KIPP Public Schools Northern California We are a thriving nonprofit network of 23 free, public charter schools open to all students.
At KIPP, we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical factor in making that vision a reality.
Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
Our student community consists of over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton.
79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs.
We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity.
Compensation This is a seasonal, temporary role (10 hours per week), reporting to the Athletic Director.
The hourly rate for this position is $25/hr for a total of 164 hours for the season.
Please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking apply on this page. Questions? Email talent@kippnorcal.org
Candidates need 2-3 years of high school or club volleyball coaching experience and a high school diploma, though a bachelor's degree is preferred. A valid CA driver's license, clean driving record, and completion of safety certifications are required.
Market context
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