Varsity Assistant/JV Head Volleyball Coach

Princeton Day School is seeking a motivated and dynamic Varsity Assistant/JV Head Volleyball Coach to join the Girls Volleyball program. The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of the Head Varsity Volleyball Coach and will report to the Director of Athletics.

Certifications and Training Requirements:

• Abide by all policies stated in the Princeton Day School Employee Handbook
• NFHS - Fundamentals of Coaching
• NFHS - Implicit Bias
• NFHS - Heat Illness Prevention (must renew annually)
• NFHS - Concussion in Sports (must renew annually)
• NFHS - New Jersey State Component
• NJSIAA - BeNice Program
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (hands on/in person component required)
• Praesidium Courses as assigned by Human Resources

Coaching Responsibilities and Expectations:

• In consultation with the head coach, organize, supervise and evaluate practices to provide development in a positive and competitive environment for student athletes.
• Provide regular communication and feedback to players and parents on individual and program performance.
• Prepare athletes to demonstrate positive and competitive performances during competition.
• Ride the team bus to and from away competitions.
• Work to “recruit” our middle school athletes; make them feel as appreciated and wanted as those from off campus.
• Communicate with local media to make sure all game scores and statistics are reported consistently. Be sure that all comments are positive and complimentary.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Professionalism: Maintain high standards of conduct, ethics, and appearance.
• Communication: Respond to emails and phone calls promptly (within 24 hours), attend meetings, and keep all stakeholders informed.
• Attendance: Be punctual and reliable in all aspects of the job.

• Current certification in CPR/AED/First Aid
• NFHS certifications (Fundamentals of Coaching, Implicit Bias, Heat Illness Prevention, Concussion in Sports, New Jersey State Component)
• NJSIAA - BeNice Program
• Praesidium Courses as assigned by Human Resources
• Ability to work with students of varying skill levels and abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information