KIPP Pride High School Volleyball Coach

Organizational Overview

Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) North Carolina, is a network of eight tuition-free, college-preparatory public charter schools educating approximately 3,000 students in grades K-12 in Durham, Halifax, Northampton and Mecklenburg counties. At KIPP NC, we are committed to improving the life outcomes of North Carolina’s children through the delivery of research-based, rigorous curricula, and clearing the paths that our students choose to follow by ensuring that they have the roadmaps and guideposts they need to arrive at success - however they define it.

KIPP Pride High School is one of 7 KIPP schools located across the state of North Carolina serving more than 2700 students in grades K-12. We are in search of a Winter and Spring Head Varsity Track & Field Coach who has the ability and experience to lead and develop a successful track & field program in all areas.

Essential Job Functions:

Under general direction of the athletic director plans, implements and directs the athletic program at in compliance with appropriate rules and regulations as outlined by KIPP Pride High School, state, local, and conference requirements

• Responsible for team management duties including coaching, training, and any other support activities that are necessary for student athletes to enjoy successful academic and sports careers;

• Works within budget set with the athletic director for the team in which he/she is the head coach.

• Schedules, in cooperation with athletic staff, game and officials;

• Works with support organizations on fundraising activities for the athletic programs;

• Establishes and evaluates goals for the athletic team program;

• Develops and oversees an annual orientation program for athletes and parents;

• Develops and disseminates team schedules for the team's events;

• Ensures ongoing academic and disciplinary eligibility of athletes;

• Supervises all assistant coaches and athletes, including volunteers, and reports issues to principal;

• Coordinates all team travel

• Maintains confidentiality of information exposed to in the course of business regarding students,

• supervisors or other employees;

• May be asked to assist with other coaching responsibilities as needed;

Minimum Education, Skills and Abilities:

• High School degree or equivalent; previous volleyball coaching experience gained in club, youth or rec leagues, high school or college. Ability to communicate effectively with players, parents and school administration.
• Work Environment: Operates in a variety of conditions including office, gymnasium, training rooms and outdoors.
• Availability to work evenings. Ability to travel to practices and with team for away games; Physical ability to train and coach athletic teams; Must pass a background check.

This is a part-time role and paid as a seasonal stipend.  It is not eligible for benefits, but can be combined with a full time staff/faculty position.