The assistant coach will aid the head high school coach. They will help the coach guide student-athletes to play a fair game, follow the rules and regulations, and encourage students to maintain academic eligibility.

Jobs of Assistant Coach

• Aid the players to develop their technical skills. Instill in the players the spirit of the game.
• In association with the head coach, plan strategies and the game.
• Equip the players in training drills during the practice sessions.
• Will always be on the lookout of new talent and encourage the players to be on their best foot. Inculcate a team spirit among the players as well boost the confidence of the players
• Apart from the game duties, the assistant Volleyball coach will aid with supervision of students during all aspects of the sport.
• Encourage the players to come up with their weak areas and provide support helping to evolve.
• Other responsibilities include to keep players abreast of their everyday progress, to always speak to develop the confidence of the players.
• Follow local, state and national organization procedures, rules and guidelines.
• Be present at practices, games and while traveling.

Skills of an Assistant Coach

• Must maintain an image of a positive role model.
• Good organizing skills to assist the head coach in making good game plans. Must possess mastery over the game, with relative experience and talent.
• Significant motivational skills to encourage the players to play a free game.
• The coach must have in-depth knowledge about the different strategies implemented to play the game. Must be physically as well as mentally strong.
• Has acquired the skill to play in the spirit of the game. Must have excellent interpersonal skills
• Leadership qualities to coordinate the game under the direction of the head coach.
• Must possess patience and have outstanding quality to perform under pressure, be an inspiration to the sportsperson to play in the spirit of the game.
• Maintain a calm stance on losing the game without putting the blame or discouraging the players.

To be an assistant coach it is necessary to have a love for the game and commendable expertise in playing the game.

Fundamentals of Coaching Course (online) passed prior to second year of coaching (one time requirement) Completion of a Sports First Aid Course prior to second year, CPR Certification (provided if hired), Concussion Sports Course, MSHSAA Sport-Specific Online Rules Review each season.

The main criteria would be to understand all-round nuances of the game, the strategy used in the name of the game, and experience required to encourage the team spirit amongst the student-athletes.

Reports to: the head coach, in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal.