Varsity Boys Volleyball Coach

ABOUT KHAN LAB SCHOOL:

In 2012, Sal Khan wrote The One World Schoolhouse that outlines how modern education developed and how Khan Academy came to be. The book outlines a vision for the future of both in-person and online education given the tools we have and the need to participate in the knowledge economy. In 2014, he founded Khan Lab School to test and refine these ideas in an actual school setting.

Khan Lab School is a TK-12 independent school on two campuses serving over 300 students in Silicon Valley, CA. The Lower School (grades TK-5) is located in Palo Alto, CA, and the Middle and Upper Schools (grades 6-12) are located in Mountain View, CA.

The Varsity Boys Volleyball Coach is responsible for leading and growing the Volleyball Athletics Program at Khan Lab School. Our students have become increasingly interested in the sport in recent years, so we are looking for someone to help build the Volleyball Program and inspire our young athletes. In addition to having a deep understanding of volleyball, the coach should have a nuanced understanding of adolescent development and various teaching practices for physical education.

We are looking for a team player who has a sense of humor and a passion for working with young people. The Varsity Boys Volleyball Coach will report to the school's Director of Athletics & Outer Wellness.

• Organize and run effective practices for the school's Volleyball Athletics Program.
• Attend all games and practices while utilizing positive coaching techniques.
• Communicate clear and consistent feedback to student-athletes, parents, and school administration.
• Evaluate athlete performance and provide real-time instruction, balancing critique with positivity and motivation.
• Model inclusion when welcoming new athletes, despite their skill level or experience in the sport.
• Act as a role model and leader at all times, gaining the respect and trust of the student-athletes, parents, and coaching colleagues.
• Work with the Athletics Department to organize:
  • The scheduling of practices and games.
  • Transportation to sporting events, when needed.
  • The Volleyball Program's short-term, long-term, and annual needs and development.
  • The sport's equipment and uniform inventory and distribution.
• Other related job duties, as needed.

• Familiar with the rules and regulations of Volleyball and an appreciation for the sport.
• Previous experience coaching sports to middle school and/or high school aged athletes in a school environment is preferred.
• Prior experience playing volleyball, and an understanding of how to teach others how to play and improve their technique.
• High school degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Commitment to being a role model in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.
• A passion for working with and engaging young athletes in learning experiences.
• Strong written and oral communication skills as well as strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and be a team player.
• Be reliable, punctual, and flexible.
• May be required to work occasionally nights and/or weekends for practices, games, or special events.
• Must have the ability and willingness to work outside in all types of weather conditions.
• Current CPR & First Aid certifications preferred.
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Adaptability and flexibility to meet the evolving needs of educational initiatives.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds as some duties involve moving equipment, chairs, electronics, and other school supplies and equipment, as needed.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
• Capability moving about in an office setting to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Ability to proficiently and frequently operate a computer and keyboard as well as other office equipment such as copy machines, printers, and projectors.
• Consistently practice safe working habits while using school supplies, equipment, and electronics, as well as the ability to maintain a safe and…