Junior-High Volleyball Coach

Liberty Common School • Fort Collins, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Liberty Common Junior High School is seeking a head coach for its volleyball program for the 2027–2028 school year. The school is a Poudre School District charter school in Fort Collins, Colorado, serving approximately 300 students in grades 7 and 8. It offers a college-preparatory, classically oriented liberal-arts curriculum in a small-school environment and competes in the Northern Plains Middle Level Association and the Junior Patriot League.

The coach is primarily responsible for planning, training, and coordinating activities for junior-high scholar-athletes in cooperation with the coaching staff. The successful candidate will provide a strong scholar-athlete experience, support Liberty Common School’s mission and goals, and follow relevant procedures and policies. The position reports directly to the Athletic Director. It is a regular, part-time, stipend position with variable work hours. Compensation starts at $2,000, with a stated pay range of $2,000–$2,500 and the possibility of higher compensation based on background, experience, and/or institutional alignment.

A complete application must include a letter of application, a resume with three references, and a statement of coaching philosophy. Applications are due May 1, 2027; the deadline may be extended and the position reposted at the school’s discretion. The employer uses E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Technical knowledge of volleyball and experience working with student-athletes.
• Experience scheduling, planning, and coordinating activities for a wide range of constituents.
• A verifiable record of placing appropriate emphasis on academic excellence, good sportsmanship, and character development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, coaches, and administration.
• Full background check required for hire.
• CPR and first aid certification, or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Ability to move safely in athletic workspaces.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds or more when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher.
• Experience working with K–12 students.

Responsibilities

• Work with student-athletes to develop volleyball skills, knowledge, and virtues.
• Communicate with parents, officials, athletes, and coaches.
• Work with the coaching staff to implement training and game plans.
• Plan, train, and coordinate activities for junior-high scholar-athletes in cooperation with the coaching staff.
• Provide an appropriate scholar-athlete experience and follow the school’s relevant procedures and policies.

Benefits

• Employer contributions to the employee’s Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) retirement account.
• Earned sick leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED