Upper School Seasonal Part-Time Varsity Volleyball Head Coach

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Crystal Springs Uplands School is a 6-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two campuses in Hillsborough and Belmont, CA, with 125 employees. Our culture celebrates scholarship, balance, and inclusion. The Professional Adult Community (PAC) is an experienced, collaborative group of employees committed to the school’s mission and core values. Crystal is a community of kind, curious learners who are passionate about transformative teaching and meaningful connections.

We strive to create more equitable systems and foster inclusive environments so that all members of our community can thrive together.

Crystal seeks a Seasonal part-time Varsity Beach Volleyball Head Coach. The Head Coach is responsible for oversight of athletic training; strength and conditioning workouts; providing technical support and training to athletes; and overall communication related to the sport. Coaches have responsibilities to students under supervision, parents, the school, and the community.

• Share a commitment to Crystal’s core values and working in an inclusive school environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and engage effectively with all constituents.
• Provide robust organizational, technological, and communication support as part of the coaching role.

• Communication:
  Effective articulation and listening across oral, written, visual, and non-verbal modes.
• Cultural Competence:
  Respect and work across cultural differences within the Crystal community.
• Emotional Intelligence:
  Self- and social-awareness, self-management, empathy, and curiosity.
• Relationship Management:
  Build authentic, trusting relationships with discretion and confidentiality.
• Personal Growth:
  Commitment to ongoing learning and development.
• Collaboration:
  
  Ability to work with others to solve problems and advance goals.

• Exhibits and mentors scholar-athletes in good sportsmanship and fair play.
• Attends league meetings and completes required trainings/certifications.
• Attends mandatory coaches’ meetings and trainings.
• Attends pre-season Athletics meetings with scholar-athletes and parents/guardians.
• Monitors the conduct of scholar-athletes during practices and games.
• Provides a safe environment by checking the playing area and equipment before each practice and game/competition.
• Prevents injuries through thoughtful, balanced workouts.
• Instructs scholar-athletes in the basic rules and fundamentals of the sport.
• Assists in implementing training programs for the Athletic Development Program.
• Implements athlete registration and evaluations and maintains the evaluation database.
• Reports match scores.
• Sends weekly communication email to scholar-athletes and their parents/guardians with a look ahead to the coming 1-2 weeks and objectives.
• Maintains regular communication with scholar-athletes, parents/guardians, and the Athletics Department to ensure a positive experience for all.
• Upholds Crystal’s core values and fosters an inclusive team environment.

• Travel to practice courts in the Bay Area.
• Travel to and from competitions in the Bay Area, with potential for overnight travel for regional and state competitions within California if the team qualifies.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Three years minimum of related experience preferred.
• Valid CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (American Red Cross/American Heart Association).
• Indoor and/or Beach Volleyball coaching experience.
• General knowledge of best practices in interscholastic athletics, specifically Indoor and/or Beach Volleyball.

• Able to work in a dynamic environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a diverse array of contacts.
• Works in outdoor weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
• Exerts physical effort including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling,…