High School Girls Volleyball Assistant Coach
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.