The Head Volleyball Coach is responsible for leading the development of the Volleyball program in alignment with TMI's core values and mission. This role encompasses skill development, supervision, transportation, communication, and fostering positive relationships with student-athletes and their families. The Head Coach is expected to cultivate a culture of excellence, integrity, and sportsmanship, ensuring that student-athletes embody the values of TMI both on and off the court.

Essential Job Duties
Program Leadership & Development

• Serve as a role model, exemplifying leadership, moral character, commitment, and sportsmanship.
•  Develop, and support, a knowledgeable, communicative, collaborative and enthusiastic coaching staff.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive volleyball program plan, including offseason and preseason training, in collaboration with the full-time strength & conditioning coach.
• Manage the volleyball program’s budget, uniforms, equipment, statistics and resources responsibly.
• Positively engage with and develop mission-appropriate student-athletes who align with TMI’s values of wisdom, integrity, service, excellence, and reverence (WISER).
• Foster a team culture prioritizing character development, academic responsibility, and athletic excellence.

Academic Alignment & Student Support 

• Collaborate with academic faculty and administration to ensure student-athletes maintain
  good academic standing.
• Monitor student-athletes' academic progress, encourage time management skills, and
  provide mentorship to support a balance between academics and athletics.
• Collaborate with the school chaplain, and school counselor, to best support the overall
  needs of the student-athlete.

Player Development & Coaching

•  Create a balanced, and competitive, game schedule - tournaments and non-conference
  games.
• Instruct student-athletes on volleyball rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques,
  ensuring proper sportsmanship and ethical conduct.
• Plan and oversee daily practices, focusing on individual and team development.
• Prepare for and manage game-day logistics, including strategies, scouting reports, and
  game film analysis.
• Encourage student-athletes to set personal and team goals, reinforcing accountability and commitment to continuous improvement.

Team Management & Supervision

• Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, and team events until a responsible
  adult is present to pick them up.
• Organize and oversee team selection, player evaluations, and roster decisions.

Communication & Administration

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with student-athletes, parents, faculty, and
  administration.
• Communicate season schedules, weekly updates, and team expectations with families and
  players.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, team performance, and player statistics.
• Report game results and team updates via the TMI Athletics app and other designated
  platforms.

Community Engagement & Feeder Program Involvement

• Actively engage with Middle School Volleyball program and youth development initiatives to create a pipeline of mission-appropriate student-athletes.
• Positively promote TMI Athletics in the community to attract and retain student-athletes who align with the school’s values.
• Participate in school-wide events, prospective student activities, and community service projects to reinforce the role of athletics in holistic student development.

Professional Development

• Attend coaching clinics, workshops, and seminars to stay updated with the latest volleyball strategies, techniques, and trends.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all coaching activities comply with conference regulations and school policies.
• Adhere to school policies regarding athlete eligibility, academic standards, and behavior expectations.
• Maintain current First Aid/CPR certification and always prioritize player safety. 

Experience/Skills

• Prior head coaching experience preferred.
• Previous volleyball coaching experience required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of volleyball-specific conditioning, skills development, and game strategies.
• Ability to mentor and guide student-athletes in their academic and athletic growth.
• Experience in scouting, film breakdown, and player analysis is beneficial.
• Certified First Aid/CPR required.
• Valid Driver’s License, Class B with Passenger Endorsement preferred (for driving team transportation).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must submit background checks and certifications as required by the school and the Diocese of West Texas.

About TMI Episcopal

Founded in 1893, TMI Episcopal (TMI) is the flagship private school of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas. Located in San Antonio, TMI educates students in grades 6-12 and is the oldest Episcopal Church-sponsored, college-preparatory school in the Southwest. TMI offers an optional JROTC program, and 5-day or 7-day boarding for students in grades 8-12. The mission of TMI is to provide an excellent educational community, with values based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, challenging motivated students to develop their full potential in service and leadership. TMI is at the leading edge of sound educational innovation through creative approaches to teaching and learning, providing a well-rounded experience for day and boarding students from diverse backgrounds through a strong co-curricular program of athletics, fine arts, community service. TMI recently opened the Walker Innovation Center.  The Walker Innovation Center is an 8,000 square foot space that includes a fab-lab maker space, idea labs, a dedicated robotics room, AR/VR lab and a sound and broadcasting space.  The Walker Innovation Center is under the direction of our Dean of Innovation and is available to all faculty... to use for stand-alone projects or to facilitate the ongoing integration of Design Thinking and project based learning in an effort to instill in our students the benefits of real-world problem solving.  

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