Assistant Athletic Coach - Volleyball (Finance)
KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.
Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500 students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.
We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.
Position Overview
The Assistant Athletic Coach will support the Head Athletic Coach in the development and execution of athletic programs. This role is critical in fostering the physical, emotional, and social development of student-athletes. The Assistant Coach will help create a positive and competitive environment emphasizing skill development, teamwork, and respect for the game.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Skill Instruction: Assist in instructing and demonstrating skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement across practices and games.
- Training Program Development: Collaborate with the Head Coach to develop appropriate training programs and practice schedules to optimize athlete performance.
- Game Strategy Implementation: Participate in creating and executing game/meet strategies, emphasizing technical fundamentals and tactical understanding.
- Equipment Maintenance: Ensure the proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms. Maintain updated inventories of all equipment.
- Record Keeping: Maintain necessary records related to student-athlete attendance and performance and complete required paperwork in a timely manner.
- Medical Compliance: Ensure that all required medical forms are obtained and current for each student athlete.
- Supervision: Supervise student-athletes during home and away games, practices, and other team activities to ensure appropriate behavior and sportsmanship.
- Reporting: Submit completed injury reports to the Athletic Director, School Leader, and School Nurse promptly following any incidents.
- Communication: Communicate and collaborate effectively with the families of student-athletes, providing updates and addressing concerns.
- Policy Enforcement: Enforce all school policies during practices and games, both at home and while traveling.
- Transportation Coordination: Share in the responsibility for providing transportation for athletes to away games/meets or off-site practices using a provided vehicle (small or large bus) while ensuring supervision and safety.
KIPP Capital Region
- Perform other duties as outlined by the Director of Athletics and Head Athletic Coach.
- Committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students together.
- Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws, and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
- Adheres to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor's degree in Education, Sports Management, Kinesiology, from an accredited College or University or a related field is preferred.
- Previous coaching experience in the designated sport at the middle/high school, collegiate, or community level.
- Possession of a valid NYSPHSAA coaching certification, First Aid, CPR, and AED certification, or willingness to obtain certification through required training upon hire.
- Experience working directly with students, preferably required in the charter, private, or public school environment.
- Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
- Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.
- If currently employed at KIPP Capital Region Schools, applicant must be in good standing.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, potentially for the duration of practices and games, and to move around the playing field or court. Bending, stooping, squatting, and climbing stairs may also be required.
- Must be able to engage in physical activities, including demonstrating skills and drills, and actively participating in practices and games.
- Endurance for prolonged standing and physical activity.
- Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The employee needs to read, write, and speak English fluently.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use fingers to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance; stoop/bend and reach, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear.
- Dexterity requires writing and operating standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, and calculators.
- Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds.
WORK PERKS
When you join KIPP Capital Region, you are joining in on our promise to families that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop a passion for learning and the drive necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in the Capital Region. And while the biggest perk to working at KIPP Capital Region is doing work that makes a lifelong difference in the lives of our students, you'll find that's not the only benefit we offer:
- Generous time-off
- Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match
- Childcare benefits
- Unparalleled work/life Integration
- Casual dress code
- Relocation stipend (conditions apply)
- And so much more! For more information on the benefits of joining KIPP Capital Region, please view our Employee Benefits Summary .
Learn More:
KIPP Capital Region offers Volleyball Assistant Athletic Coaches $2,500 per season
Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale at point of hire.
All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it's like to work at KIPP Capital Region: kippalbany.org/join-our-team/
This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany, NY.
