Middle School Head Volleyball Coach

Middle School Head Volleyball Coach

Parsons Unified School District 503 Middle School - Parsons, Kansas, Open in Google Maps

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503 Parsons District Schools

• Job : 5491721
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jan 08, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Parsons District Schools is a 4A school district located in southeast Kansas. The city of Parsons is about 10,000 people. There is one high school, one middle school (grades 6-8), and three elementary buildings. Lincoln School is PreK, kindergarten and first grade. Garfield School is for grades two and three and Guthridge School is home to grades four and five. All facilities have been newly remodeled.

Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in assigned sport(s). Contribute to education program as a whole and to growth of students involved in athletics.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Kansas teaching certificate
• Current first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate or training

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) rules
• Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• ____ years coaching or participant experience in sport assigned

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned.
• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
• Work with other members of school staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.
• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis. Model performance criteria and physical movements required for successful student performance of sport.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, material, and facilities.
• Work with athletic director to schedule competitions and plan season activities including practices, special events, and tournaments.
• Coordinate with transportation department for travel arrangements to out-of-town events.
• Ensure compliance with all KSHSAA rules.
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on findings.
• Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports both at-home and on out-of-town trips.
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Encourage, by example and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Assist in selection of equipment and instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Initiate and approve purchase orders and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies.
• Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment and maintain a current inventory of all equipment and fixed assets within program.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Comply with all district policies, rules, and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Requires the ability to maintain emotional control while under stress and in stressful situations.
• Requires the ability to frequently work prolonged and irregular hours.
• Requires the ability to frequently stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Requires…