Girls Volleyball Head Coach

Position Title

Girls Volleyball Head Coach – Bristol Central High School

Bristol Central High School

Building Principal / Supervisor of Athletics

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success while at the same time helping the athlete to achieve an appreciation for the values of discipline, sportsmanship, and an increased level of self‑esteem.

• Has full responsibility for the overall supervision of the program, including junior varsity and freshman teams.
• Is in charge of assignments and duties of assistant coaches working in the sport.
• Is responsible for the general upkeep, protection, and inventory of equipment and uniforms used in the sport.
• Assures assistant coaches and themselves know the existing state and league regulations and abide by them at all times.
• Assists the athletic coordinator in providing transportation and requirements for tournaments and special sport events.
• Attends all league meetings regarding scheduling and rule updates specific to the sport.
• Develops schedules for all levels of play.
• Communicates all schedule changes to the Director of Athletics or athletic coordinator.
• Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment storage areas.
• Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices, and adheres to scheduled facility times.
• Makes recommendations for awards and is responsible for clarification of the award policy to athletes.
• Participates in the budgeting process with the Director of Athletics by establishing requirements for the next season and operating within the established budget.
• Has a thorough knowledge of policies and procedures in the student‑athlete handbook and CIAC handbook and explains and reinforces rules of training and code of conduct.
• Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by the staff.
• Follows and has a good understanding of the basic NCAA recruiting rules for the specific sport.
• Monitors equipment rooms and coaches’ office, permitting athletes to be in authorized areas only at appropriate times. Never leaves athletes unsupervised during scheduled practices.
• Examines locker rooms, equipment rooms, and playing areas before and after team use for general cleanliness and safety.
• Secures all doors, lights, windows, gates, locks, and alarm when leaving the building or outside facility when custodians are not on duty.
• Evaluates assistant coaches and programs and submits necessary postseason reports to the Director of Athletics at season end.
• Is responsible for the actions and conduct of the team while under their jurisdiction.
• Is responsible for the general health and welfare of student‑athletes in the sport.
• Communicates instructions and commands using clear, simple, and positive language.
• Pays appropriate attention to athletes who are injured, ill, or otherwise incapacitated and follows the protocol set by the athletic department.
• Organizes pre‑season meetings for players and coaches.
• Evaluates performance of student‑athletes and provides suitable feedback, balancing critique with positive and motivating comments.
• Maintains good public relations with media, parents, officials, opponents, and fans.
• Instills respect for equipment and school property, its care, and use.
• Directs student managers, assistants, and statisticians.
• Maintains current Connecticut coaching certification with the State of Connecticut Department of Education.
• Performs other duties consistent with the nature of the position that may be requested by the Director of Athletics and/or principal.

• Valid Connecticut coaching certification or temporary emergency coaching permit.
• Updated CPR/First Aid training approved by Connecticut State Department of Education.
• Ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport.

• All supervisory responsibilities must be fulfilled; students supervised at all times.
• Ability to read, interpret directions, write reports, and communicate…