Immediate Opening - Head Coach Girls' Beach Volleyball

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPENING

Westlake High School – Girls’ Sand (Beach) Volleyball

DESIRED PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous high school and/or collegiate coaching experience (within the last 5 years preferred).

• Ability to provide leadership and organization for all levels of the high school program.

• Ability to manage the program within the established philosophy and policies of the athletic activities departments, the school, and the district, and CIF

• A high level of knowledge regarding coaching techniques and evidence of the ability to convey effectively those techniques to student athletes of all levels and abilities.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all elements of the school community including players, parents, other coaches, officials, and school administration.

• Experience in promoting a successful program to students, faculty, and community.

• Ability to build a coaching staff that is able to follow the direction of the head coach while following the guidelines and expectations of Westlake High School and the Conejo Valley Unified School District.

DESIRED PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Skill in working with people in a supportive and positive nature.

• Places high emphasis on student academic and social development in addition to physical development.

• Motivates and inspires student-athletes and coaches throughout the program in a positive and constructive manner.

COACHING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to develop and maintain a successful program including in-season and off-season.

• Establishes seasonal and long-range goals for the program.

• Leads assistants in a manner in line with the athletic department and school district policies.

• Maintains open lines of communication with administration and promotes the policies of the Athletic department, as well as the district.

• Acts as a liaison between the school and community to promote a positive program.

• Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students

• Ability to coach individual participants, small groups, and the team, as appropriate, in the skills necessary for achievement in the sport.

• Teaches the fundamentals of the sport in a manner that provides opportunities for all athletes to learn and improve.

• Teaches precautions and procedures to ensure student safety and help students prevent injuries. Promptly documents all injuries.

• Enforces the WHS Athletic Department Expectations (dress, behavior, etc.).

• Other duties as assigned by the principal or other administrative staff.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Stipend: $5153 - $6124 per season depending on experience in the district

• Start Date: ASAP upon clearance as required and Board approval

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Please submit your letter of intent including coaching philosophy, role of athletics, and your resume of teaching and coaching experience.

Procedures in the Selection Process

1. Applicants should send a letter of intent and resume with references to Carnell Henderson, Assistant Principal of Athletics, via e-mail at chenderson@conejousd.org

2. The application deadline will be 01/09/2026

3. Upon completion of preliminary screening, interviews will be conducted

Other Ideas, Concerns and Questions about the New Coach

1. Recent coaching experience

2. Teaching and coaching philosophy

3. Ability to develop good working relationships with the community, school personnel, students and faculty

4. Coaches philosophy/plan/vision for the future of CVUSD athletics

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: 504 Compliance Notice [CFR Title 34 104.8(a)(b)] The Conejo

Valley Unified School District complies with the rules and regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The District does not discriminate in admission, access, or employment in its programs or activities. Questions or complaints regarding the existence and location of services, activities, and facilities should be addressed to the Director of Student Support Services, 1400 East Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362-2198.  If you have special needs, please contact the Classified Personnel Office at (805) 498-4557, extension 7407

44919. (b) Governing boards shall classify as temporary employees persons, other than substitute employees, who are employed to serve in a limited assignment supervising athletic activities of pupils; provided, such assignment shall first be made available to teachers presently employed by the district. Service pursuant to this subdivision shall not be included in computing the service required as a prerequisite to attainment of, or eligibility to,

classification as a permanent employee of a school district.