Head Volleyball Coach
Heber Springs School District | Heber Springs, Arkansas
Teaching Assignment: To Be Determined
Second Sport Coaching Assignment: To Be Determined
230 Day Contract
Position Overview
Heber Springs School District is seeking a highly motivated, knowledgeable, and student-centered Head Volleyball Coach to provide leadership and oversight of our volleyball program for grades 7-12.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive volleyball program that emphasizes competitive excellence, fundamental skill development, teamwork, character, and student-athlete success.
We are seeking a strong leader who can establish a unified vision for the program, effectively supervise and support assistant coaching personnel, and build a positive culture that promotes success both on and off the court.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership, direction, and oversight of the district''s volleyball program for grades 7-12.
- Establish high expectations for student-athlete performance, effort, discipline, sportsmanship, and academic achievement.
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the assistant volleyball coach, establishing clear responsibilities, expectations, and accountability.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive, vertically aligned volleyball program that promotes consistent skill development and coaching philosophies across all grade levels.
- Plan, organize, and conduct effective practices, competitions, offseason training, and summer development opportunities.
- Develop student-athletes through age-appropriate instruction, skill progression, and competitive opportunities.
- Foster positive relationships with student-athletes, parents, coaches, school personnel, and the community.
- Promote a team culture built on accountability, hard work, respect, teamwork, and commitment.
- Coordinate program operations, including scheduling, equipment, inventory, transportation arrangements, and communication. * Ensure compliance with Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) regulations, district policies, and applicable safety requirements.
- Collaborate with district administration and athletic leadership to establish program goals and evaluate progress toward those goals.
- Fulfill assigned teaching responsibilities and additional coaching duties as determined by the district.
Desired Qualifications
- Previous successful volleyball coaching experience, preferably at the secondary school level.
- Strong knowledge of volleyball fundamentals, strategies, training methods, and athlete development.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to effectively supervise and develop assistant coaching personnel.
- Ability to establish and maintain a unified program across multiple grade levels.
- Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
- Commitment to student-athlete development, academic success, and positive character development.
- Ability to motivate student-athletes while maintaining high expectations and a positive team environment.
- Appropriate Arkansas teaching licensure and coaching qualifications as required for the position.
- Willingness and ability to fulfill a second sport coaching assignment.