High School Girls Volleyball Assistant Coach

## Description

DEPARTMENT: Athletic Department

REPORTS TO: Head Coach or Athletic Director

• COORDINATES WITH: Athletic Director, Head Coach, School Administration, Fellow Coaches, Families, Volunteers
• WORK HOURS: Seasonal; includes practices, competitions, meetings, and occasional evenings and weekends as required by the athletic schedule
• FLSA STATUS:Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Athletic Coach supports Denver Christian School's mission by assisting in the development and leadership of a Christ-centered athletic program that promotes spiritual growth, character development, teamwork, and athletic excellence. This role assists with coaching, mentoring, and discipling student-athletes while supporting team operations and representing Denver Christian School with integrity and professionalism. Assistant Coaches play a key role in shaping student experiences by modeling faith, sportsmanship, and a commitment to "To God Be the Glory" in all aspects of competition.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Spiritual Leadership & Student Development

• Models a clear and consistent Christian faith and integrates biblical principles into coaching,competition, and team culture.
• Assists in discipling student-athletes through teaching, mentorship, and daily interactions
• grounded in a biblical worldview.
• Supports the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual growth of student-athletes, recognizing each as a unique creation of God.
• Teaches athletes to demonstrate sportsmanship, integrity, respect, and perseverance in both victory and adversity.

Coaching & Athletic Excellence

• Assists in planning and executing effective practices that develop skill, teamwork, discipline, and competitive readiness.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of the sport and applies best practices in coaching, training, and player development.
• Supports team preparation to compete with excellence while rejecting a "win at all costs" mindset.
• Attends and assists with supervision of all scheduled practices, games, competitions, and team events.

Team Operations & Logistics

• Assists with team calendar coordination, scheduling, registrations, and competition logistics.
• Supports uniform, warm-up, camp, and practice apparel coordination.
• Assists with competition logistics, including releases, schedules, and event details.
• Collaborates with the Head Coach and Athletic Director on program needs and season planning.

Communication & Engagement

• Assists with team communications, updates, schedules, and reminders as directed by the Head Coach.
• Partners with families, students, and school staff to ensure clear and consistent communication.
• Manages or supports team social media content in alignment with school guidelines and branding.

Community & Culture Building

• Assists with team-building and team-bonding activities, including themed practices and special traditions.
• Supports school spirit initiatives such as decorations, banners, and game-day elements.
• Identifies and coordinates opportunities for teams to serve, support, or represent the school at events and in the community.
• Assists in recruiting, coordinating, and supporting volunteers as needed for team activities and events.

## Qualifications

MISSION VALUES & ALIGNMENT

All employees are expected to support Denver Christian School's Christian mission and model professionalism consistent with community standards. Participation in school events, devotionals, and staff culture-building practices is expected.

Denver Christian is committed to cultivating a world-class staff culture grounded in our call to love God and love our neighbors (Mark 12:30–31). All employees are expected to model our core values in their daily work and interactions:

• Solution-Oriented – Approaches challenges constructively and contributes meaningfully using God-given gifts.
• Relationally-Focused – Invests in relationships that strengthen students, colleagues, and the broader school community.
• Creatively-Inspired – Seeks wisdom, innovation, and continual improvement.
• Effort-Enthused – Honors God through diligent, wholehearted, and enthusiastic work.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Clear profession of faith in Jesus Christ and a discipling approach to coaching and athletics.
• Alignment with Denver Christian School's athletic philosophy and mission.
• Knowledge of the sport through playing and/or coaching experience.
• Ability to model Christ-like character, professionalism, and leadership to students and families.
• Ability to meet all employment requirements outlined in the Denver Christian School Employee Handbook.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior coaching or athletic mentoring experience.
• Experience mentoring or discipling students in a faith-based educational or athletic setting.
• Experience assisting with competitive team management.

CORE COMPETENCIES / SKILLS