Head Coach JV Girls Volleyball

EF Academy, Pasadena is looking for a Head Coach to help lead our Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball in their inaugural season. EF Academy competes in the competitive Prep League, which includes Chadwick, Mayfield, Pasadena Poly, Providence, Flintridge Prep, Rio Hondo Prep, and Westridge. The Head Coach will emphasize the development of life skills, and provide an exemplary experience for students, in support of the mission and vision of EF Academy. The Head Coach reports to the Athletic Director and is responsible for day-to-day supervision of assigned assistant coaches; all coaches ultimately report to the Athletic Director. 

EF Academy Ethos:

We take our responsibility of ‘in loco parentis’ very seriously.

We develop the whole student. They grow tremendously as people by taking an active part in campus life. They discover new talents and hobbies, and unlock their leadership potential through sports, clubs, the arts, student government and community service.

Minimum Requirements:

•  Experience playing and/or coaching competitive athletics at or above the high school level.
•  Acquire, possess, and maintain current coaching certifications and trainings as required by CIF and the State of California before employment can begin.
•  3+ years working with high school aged students preferred.

Professional Qualifications and Qualities:

•  Motivated, adaptable, and visionary leader.
•  Demonstrates teamwork, humility, and support in identifying, pursuing, and achieving a shared vision.
•  Effectively communicates with students, parents, faculty, staff, and administrators.
•  Manages time effectively while meeting deadlines and commitments.
•  Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.

Key Responsibilities: 

•  Provide leadership, supervision, and overall organization of the assigned athletic team.
•  Embrace the responsibility for the care of athletes and the team, in support of in loco parentis.
• Assesses and instructs athletes, individually and in groups, regarding the basic and advanced nuances of the assigned sport, including sport-specific rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques.
•  Strategize, prepare, supervise, and coach the assigned athletic team at all scheduled practices, games, and events.
•  Establishes and maintains expectations of behavior for athletes and the team that reflect positively upon EF Academy.
•  Demonstrate and promote sportsmanship towards opponents, teammates, officials, and spectators.
•  Serve as a mentor to athletes, supporting and encouraging their holistic growth.
•  Frequently and proactively collaborate with the Athletic Director regarding scheduling, transportation, facility, equipment, and other team needs.
•  Drive the athletic team to daily off-campus practices, including competitions.
•  Implement and ensure proper care, use, and safety of athletic equipment, supplies, and facilities.
•  Implement, follow, and monitor athletic team compliance with all CIF-SS, Athletic Department, and EF Academy rules and regulations.
• Follow established procedures in the event of an athletic injury, including chaperoning an athlete to a hospital or medical facility as required.
• Frequently collaborate with the Health Center regarding health-related situations of athletes that may impact their availability. 
•  Collaborate with Strength and Conditioning staff regarding team lifts, workouts, and conditioning.
•  Attend meetings and award ceremonies as requested.
•  Other duties as assigned.

Working Hours:

Athletic teams are permitted to practice up to 18 hours per week, and up to 4 hours per day (with a competition day counting as 3 hours). Working schedule is dependent upon finalizing team practice schedules (based on facility availability), travel schedules (departure/return times), and competition schedules (which may include some nights on weekdays/weekends). Sundays are always off. Practices will be held Monday-Friday on campus for approximately 90-minutes, either 6:30-8:00am or 5:45-7:15pm. Coaches will be required to drive the team to competitions. Game days and times will vary. CPR/AED training (if necessary) is offered on Friday, August 9, at EF Academy. Tryouts for the team would commence on Monday, August 26, and the regular season concludes on Friday, October 11.

Anticipated Salary Range: $22-25 per hour

About EF Education First 

At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs—focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics—turn dreams into international opportunities. 

When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.

Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more. Learn more at https://www.ef.com.