Open Positions for Gilbert Unified School Dist 41

Openings as of 4/24/2025

Coach - High School Varsity Head - Volleyball

JobID: 16291

Position Type:
  Coach/Athletic


Date Posted:
  4/8/2025


Location:
  Gilbert High


Date Available:
  05/01/2025


Closing Date:
  07/22/2025


  Position Length: SEASONAL
Hours Per Day: VARIES

Application Procedure: Apply online

Coach – High School - Varsity Head - Volleyball
JOB DESCRIPTION
Gilbert Unified School District

Gilbert High School is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head Girls Volleyball Coach to lead our competitive and spirited volleyball program. We are looking for a passionate leader who can inspire student-athletes, foster a positive team culture, and continue the tradition of excellence in our athletics department.

Qualifications:

Prior coaching experience at the high school or higher level preferred

Strong knowledge of the game, skill development, and team strategy

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Ability to mentor and motivate student-athletes both on and off the court

Must meet all district and AIA coaching requirements

Join a supportive athletic community and help shape the future of Tiger volleyball!

Fingerprint Clearance Card:  Must have a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to processing.   Step One   Step Two 
Purpose Statement:
A Varsity Head Coach serves in an oversight capacity under the direction of the site Administrator/Athletic Director.  They are
responsible for all of the structure, planning, safety, and development of the players and coaches in their assigned area in order to
maintain a successful program for the institution. 
Essential Functions
 
• Ensure that athletes and coaches have been properly cleared by District personnel before participating in practice or competition.
• Demonstrate awareness of the maturity, physical development and readiness of athletes with appropriate plans for safe instruction, conditioning and supervision.
• Be physically present, provide competent instruction, structure practices that are appropriate for the age and maturity of players, prevent foreseeable injuries and respond to injury or trauma in an approved manner. Make sure facilities are locked and that students are denied access when a competent staff member cannot be physically present to supervise.
• Assess the health and physical/maturational readiness skills and physical condition of athletes. A progression of skill development and conditioning improvement should be apparent from practice plans.
• Identify foreseeable causes of injury inherent in defective indoor and outdoor facilities or hazardous environments.  Improve unsafe environments, repair or remove defective equipment or disallow athlete access.
• Provide instruction that accounts for a logical sequence of fundamentals that lead to an enhanced progression of player knowledge, skill, and capability.
• Match athletes with consideration for maturity, skill, age, size and speed to the degree possible.  Mismatches in these areas should be avoided.
• Prepare practice plans that account for a progression of cardiovascular and musculoskeletal conditioning regimens that prepare athletes sequentially for more challenging practices and competitive activities.
• Warn parents and athletes of unsafe practices specific to their sport and the potential for injury or death.
• Provide standard emergency care (first aid, CPR) in response to a range of traumatic injuries.
• Select, train, and supervise coaches to ensure that appropriate skill and knowledge levels exist among members of the coaching staff to ensure appropriate levels of improvement, safety, and well-being among athletes.
• Manage overall athletic program to ensure continuity of the program between levels (freshmen, junior varsity and varsity) and provide a central focus for program accountability.
• Know and teach the Emergency Response Plan to team members to ensure an expedited response by EMS and an effective transition of care and supervision to emergency medical personnel. 
• Advance the mission of the District and school by creating an atmosphere of learning beyond the classroom that promotes the development of academic and athletic skills.
• Provide the necessary leadership and model behavior that promotes the physical, mental, moral, and emotional well-being of the coaches and athletes within the program.
• Analyze opposition and develop game strategies for the purpose of preparing the team and individual athletes for competition.
• Know and follow all NFHS Rules, District Policies, and AIA/Conference Bylaws regarding safety, fair play, eligibility, and funding.
• Conduct and support various activities for the purpose of promoting the program in the community and recognizing team and individual players’ accomplishments.
• Place the emotional and physical well-being of their student-athletes above their personal desire to win.
• Act in a professional manner and be a positive role model for student-athletes at all times.
• Support athletes during the college recruiting process and assists them in achieving their college objectives.
• Provide organized camps and clinics, within District guidelines, to promote your program and bring community members into your school.
 
Other Functions
 
• Assists other personnel as may be required  for  the purpose  of  supporting  them  in  the completion of  their  work activities.
• Attend various meetings, workshops, conferences, and clinics for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to their role.
 
Job Requirements:  Minimum Qualifications
 
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
 
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and must have a positive personality and management skills.
 
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes.
 
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment.  In working with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited.  Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions; and must be available to work, if needed, on no school/ camp days during the school year.
 
Responsibility
 
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is some opportunity to affect the Organization’s services.
 
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some  stooping,  kneeling,  crouching,  and/or  crawling. Generally the job requires 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing.  The job is performed under a generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere.       
            
Experience Job related experience with increasing  levels of responsibility are required.	Education BA Preferred	Required Testing None Specified
Continuing Educ. / Training None Specified	Certificates & Licenses Arizona Teaching Certificate or NFHS Level 1 Certification	Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/ Background Clearance
         
           
FLSA Status Not Evaluated

Approval Date January 31, 2023

Salary Grade Supplemental Paid by Stipend
 
 
Non Discrimination Statement
Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex, (including pregnancy and other related conditions), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age (over 40), parental status, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups pursuant to the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District’s activities and programs. The Gilbert Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights or both. The nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures are located on the Gilbert Public Schools website.



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