Head Coach - Varsity Volleyball Team

The Rivers School•Weston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rivers School, a 6-12 co-ed independent day school in Weston, MA, is seeking professionals to join its dynamic, innovative, and welcoming school community. This permanent part-time varsity coaching position begins the first week of September 2026 and concludes the third weekend in November 2026, with additional responsibilities to support the program outside of the fall season. The school is looking for professionals who can contribute to the evolving needs of the institution, and the potential to contribute to other aspects of the school's academic, co-curricular, and administrative functions will be considered. The Rivers athletics program is an extension of the institutional mission and values, 'Excellence with Humanity,' believing that interscholastic athletics significantly enhance the high school educational experience by complementing school values, strengthening the mind/body connection, promoting healthy habits, creating social interaction opportunities, and providing avenues for student excellence and growth. Candidates must be committed to professional development and personal growth as a coach, possess the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, and demonstrate a team-first attitude, a sincere care for student well-being, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to advancing the school's DEI mission.

Requirements

Extensive understanding of the strategic and tactical aspects of Volleyball.
Experience in Volleyball as a competitor or coach.
Passion for helping teams and players reach their full potential on and off the court.
Capacity to model good behavior and interact respectfully with student-athletes, staff, officials, parents and caregivers.
Ability to positively motivate, inspire, and be a role model to students, on and off the court.
A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a team van to opposing games.
Commitment to professional development and personal growth as a coach.
Ability and desire to collaborate effectively with colleagues in the athletic department and across campus to support the school’s mission and the team’s goals.
Team-first attitude.
Sincere care for student well-being.
Strong organizational skills.
Commitment to advancing the school’s DEI mission.

Nice To Haves

Potential to contribute to other aspects of the academic, co-curricular, and administrative functions of the school.

Responsibilities

Manage a Monday-to-Saturday practice/game schedule, including travel to away opponents.
Organize and conduct carefully planned practices that foster development, preparation, and fellowship.
Build a strong team culture that values leadership, responsibility, and respect and that aligns with The Rivers School mission.
Assist in the college placement process for student-athletes.
Recruit and attract student-athletes and families who value community and challenge and who will make contributions toward the overall mission of our school.