Varsity Boys Volleyball Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $27.77 per hour

ABOUT KHAN LAB SCHOOL :

In 2012, Sal Khan wroteThe One World Schoolhousethat 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.

ABOUT THE POSITION :

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.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• 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.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS :

WHAT WE OFFER :

Khan Lab School is a community of learners and partners that have a deep commitment to their work. We get things done and believe that in our highly collaborative environment anything is possible. All of our decisions are made through the lens of what is best for our students. We tackle tough questions without ego, are results oriented, and have high expectations for our school and our students.

JOB DETAILS :

Khan Lab School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The organization does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disabilities, medical conditions (including medical history or genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws or regulations.