Jr.High and High School Volleyball Head Coach

12/12/2024

Jr. High and High School Girls Volleyball Coach

NCA is a Christian School serving grades Jr.K-12. All qualifying candidates must support the mission statement: "New Covenant Academy is a Christian school committed to Academic Excellence, Biblical Truth, and Christ-like character".

New Covenant Academy is seeking a qualified seasonal candidate for a jr. high and high school Volleyball Coach for the following dates Jr. High Volleyball Season February 2, 2025, through April 11, 2025, and HS Volleyball Season August 11, 2025, to November 8, 2025.

Candidates must be able to fulfill the NCA faith-based Mission, must fulfill applicable qualifications for a teacher, shall by first preference be teachers, and in addition, shall:

have experience, expertise, or interest in the particular activity
have the ability to organize the activity
be recommended by the Athletic Director
exhibit such other qualifications as may additionally be required by the Board.

Must meet Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) requirements for a head coach as follows:

Athletic Coaching Levels and Minimum Requirements: a. Head Coach – Minimum Requirements: As per By-Law 3.1.1, each interscholastic team must have a head coach who meets the following requirements and who, then, may fill the duties and obligations of a head coach for the team, both under the sport rule code and in regard to the by-laws. 1. A Four-Year College Degree OR Serving as an Approved Assistant Coach (3.1.4.b) (non-Hardship Coach) for a minimum of TWO school years. 2. A Professional Teacher’s Certificate OR NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course (online) passed prior to coaching. This course is not sport-specific. This is a one-time requirement. 3. Successful completion of a Sports First Aid course prior to coaching and renewed every two years. (See options in Diagram 3.1) 4. Successful completion of CPR/AED training prior to coaching and renewed every two years. (See options in Diagram 3.1) 5. Background Check including Sex-Offender’s Registry Clearance prior to coaching. 6. Board of Education or Board of Governance Approval prior to coaching. 7. Successful completion of a Concussion in Sports Course, and review of current concussion information yearly. 8. Successful completion of the MSHSAA Sport-Specific Online Rules Review each season. (Source: MSHSAA Athletic Coach Requirements)

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION: The salary base is a part-time seasonal stipend. This position does not include employee benefits.

REPORTS TO: the Athletic Director

JOB GOALS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Be familiar with and uphold all school and association guidelines and requirements relating to the activity.
Attend annual rules or other meetings as required.
Plan, supervise, and attend all practices and contests involving the group
Make sure all phases of the activity are in compliance with MSHSAA guidelines and NCA philosophy and guidelines.
Be in compliance with all NCA policies and philosophies.
Comply with applicable eligibility requirements.
Hold a parent meeting prior to the beginning of the activity season.
Keep parents fully informed about the activity.
Comply with transportation policies established by the school.
Supervise the group at all times while at events, whether home or away, and in transit to and from events.
Encourage students in their academic pursuits.
Make reports as may be required by the Activities Director.
Maintain records as may be required by the Activities Director.
Cooperate with the Activities Director in planning special events.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Annual employment agreement for the activity season according to established school policies. Renewable each year at the discretion of the Board.

Evaluation: By the Athletic Director or his designee according to school policies for employees.

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