Volleyball Coach-Grade 3 Details

• Pay Range: Volunteer parent coaches are reimbursed for their child’s volleyball registration fee
• Supervisor: Works under the general and detailed supervision of the assigned Facility Specialist in charge of the program

This position will be assigned to coach a 3rd grade volleyball team at the World War Memorial Building. The coach will provide a quality coed youth activity, teach basic sport fundamentals, and emphasize sportsmanship and participation by all. The coach is also expected to follow the philosophy set forth by the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD).

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by the individual within this classification. They are not to be considered an exhaustive or all-inclusive listing of the position’s duties and tasks, as they may change or be adjusted, as situations require.

Essential Functions

• Attend all scheduled meetings and workshops.
• Communicate weekly with Facility Specialist.
• Arrange a meeting with the Facility Specialist prior to first practice. The purpose of this meeting is to begin communication, develop practice time for season as well as review facility policies and guidelines.
• Organize a practice schedule with Facility Specialist that consists of one practice per week. Each practice must be structured and be at least one hour in length. A copy of the practice schedule must be given to the players at the first practice. No weekend practices will be allowed.
• Sweep the floor prior and after practices and matches and verify that all players have secured a ride home before leaving.
• Officiate matches in the absence of an assigned official or recruit a parent.
• Abide by all rules set up by BPRD for practice, game and facility operation.
• Follow all BPRD safety policies and procedures outlined in the Risk Management Handbook.
• Understand and follow the standard operating procedures outlined in the manual.
• Understand and follow the Human Resource Policy and Procedure Handbook items related to this position.
• Represent BPRD in a professional and positive manner.

Other Duties and Tasks

• Inform Facility Specialist prior to running out of supplies.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with facility staff, groups, associations, agencies and individuals.
• Arrive at scheduled time and be ready to work.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the fundamentals, rules, and skills of volleyball.
• Prior coaching experience in volleyball preferred but not required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with and relate to participants, parents and co-workers.
• Position will require extensive contact with youth and minors.
• Ability to work after school hours and Saturday mornings or afternoons.
• Must maintain a fitness level acceptable to perform the skills required of the position.

• Work is indoors at the World War Memorial Building.
• Must be able to stand for 1-3 hours at a time.