Spring, Head Coach - Boys Varsity Volleyball

Spring, Head Coach - Boys Varsity Volleyball JobID: 5184 Position Type: Coaching/Coaching Date Posted: 6/18/2026 Location: Middletown High School Date Available: 03/01/2027 Closing Date: Until Filled Additional Information: Show/Hide Spring, Head Coach - Boys Varsity Volleyball POSITION OVERVIEW Under direction of the Athletic Director, the Coach is responsible to develop and sustain a program for students to achieve a high level of skill in applicable sport fitness, and the development of an appreciations for discipline, hard work, teamwork, and sportsmanship. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all the responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate: Coach individual participants in mechanics and skills necessary for successful participation/achievement in the sport Coordinate and supervise a regular practice schedule Encourage sportsmanship, fair play and team unity, and enforce and demonstrate ethical conduct on and off the field Enforce contest, school, conference and state rules and regulations Enforce the Appoquinimink School District and DIAA policies for athletic eligibility Supervise assistant coaches and enhance their professional development (when applicable) Monitor the safety conditions and accountability issues involving students and facilities Maintain accurate records of uniforms/equipment inventories, individual and team statistics, and accomplishments Maintain and submit required forms and athletic documents Recommend purchase of equipment and supplies Effectively communicate with administration, players, parents, assistant coaches, and community Attend all required coaches' meetings including clinics Keep the school sports website page up to date and submit all scores in a timely manner Develop a total program for grades 6 through 8 Performs any other related duties as assigned by supervisor MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Below are the qualifications for this position: Experience coaching/participating in applicable sport at the high school or collegiate level. Prior coaching experience is desirable Knowledge of NFHS applicable sport Rules, DIAA Rules and Regulations, Blue Hen Conference Regulations, and ASD Policies and Procedures Knowledge of basic First Aid / Athletic Training Practices Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, coaches and community using the APPROVED Appoquinimink School District Communication Methods Excellent organizational skills PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school, gymnasiums, or athletic fields. Duties may be performed away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS All persons employed by the Appoquinimink School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test. Anyone offered employment is required to provide the following: proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver's License), docum…