Head Boys Volleyball Coach - Verbum Dei Jesuit High School

HEAD VOLLEYBALL COACH

The Head Boys Basketball Coach will work under the supervision of the Athletic Director in accordance with Verbum Dei Jesuit’s mission and must understand and appreciate the need for the basketball program to work with other sports as a complement to Academics and Corporate Work Study.

ABOUT US

Verbum Dei Jesuit High School is a Jesuit, Catholic high school located in Watts with an enrollment of approximately 320 students. Part of the Cristo Rey Network (CRN), Verbum Dei Jesuit offers young men from supportive families of limited resources a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, integrated with a professional work-study experience, and faith formation that prepares them to graduate from college as men for others who serve their communities and pursue a more just and humane world for all.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Verbum Dei Jesuit High School is seeking a dynamic and passionate Head Volleyball Coach. This position will lead the development and implementation of a competitive volleyball program that aligns with the school's mission of fostering academic excellence, character development, and a strong sense of community among its student-athletes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Coaching and Development:
   • Develop, implement, and execute practice plans that focus on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
   • Foster an environment of growth and development, emphasizing discipline, hard work, and accountability.
   • Create strategies for in-game management and make tactical adjustments as needed.
   • Develop conditioning and training programs to ensure student-athletes maintain peak performance levels throughout the season.
2. Team Leadership and Culture:
   • ​​​​​Model positive behavior and mentor student-athletes in personal development and academic excellence.
   • Promote and uphold Verbum Dei's core values of faith, service, and leadership on and off the court.
   • Build team unity and a supportive culture that encourages individual and collective growth
3. ​​​​​​​Program Management:
   • Coordinate the logistics for team practices, games, and travel.
   • Organize team tryouts and ensure fair and competitive evaluations.
   • Manage the volleyball program budget, including equipment, uniforms, and team expenses.
   • Communicate effectively with parents, administration, and other stakeholders regarding team updates, schedules, and student progress.
4. Student-Athlete Success:
   • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Support student-athletes academically and monitor their progress to ensure eligibility and success in the classroom.
   • Build positive relationships with the student-athletes, encouraging them to strive for both athletic and academic excellence.
5. Community Engagement:
   • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Engage with the Verbum Dei community, including students, parents, alumni, and staff, to build support for the volleyball program.
   • Foster relationships with local middle schools and club programs to build a pipeline for future student-athletes.

• Prior successful experience coaching volleyball at the high school or college level.
• Strong knowledge of volleyball strategies, rules, and techniques.
• Ability to serve as a role model and mentor to young men.
• Commitment to the values of Catholic education and Jesuit traditions.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

SALARY

$5,000 stipend

QUALIFICATIONS

Verbum Dei Jesuit is an equal-opportunity employer. However, as a Jesuit institution organized as a California Nonprofit Religious Corporation, the School reserves the right to make employment decisions based on principles of Catholic moral teaching, religious preferences, and other religious needs, criteria, policies, and standards. Within that condition, Verbum Dei Jesuit is committed to fostering a supportive workplace which includes providing equal opportunity in employment for all people without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, marital status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity or expression physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or genetic characteristics, veteran status, uniformed service or other protected status in accordance with state and federal laws.

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