Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach

The Chapin School•New York, NY

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, is seeking a Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach for the 2026 season. Under the direction of the Director of Athletics and the Head Varsity Coach, the Junior Varsity Volleyball coach will aid in the skill development and planning throughout the season. Candidates should have knowledge and experience within the sport and understand how to teach, mentor, and inspire student-athletes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Possess or be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
Strong Volleyball coaching experience with high school or collegiate aged athletes.
Ability to attend all team practices, meetings, and games August through November.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a school setting.
Experience coaching female athletes.

Responsibilities

Aid in the skill development and planning throughout the season.
Teach volleyball players of all skill levels and abilities.
Model professional leadership and behavior.
Ensure the well-being of student-athletes by knowing appropriate safety measures.
Conduct practices 5 days per week, generally between 3:30pm - 6:30pm.
Coach games, generally between 4-6pm on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Participate in pre-season from August 20th through August 28th.
Participate in the regular-season from September 7th through October 22nd.
Fulfill responsibilities for special events including Homecoming on Friday, October 2nd, and post-season league and state tournaments.
Meet and submit all required certifications and documents prior to working with student-athletes.
Communicate and meet with the coaching staff on a regular basis.
Communicate effectively and in a professional and timely manner with athletes, and when necessary, parents/guardians of athletes.
Assess skill level of athletes during tryouts and throughout the season.
Make fair and equitable decisions about appointing positions, playing time, strategy, practice times, and support attendance policies.
Abide by Chapin’s Coaches Handbook, Student-Athlete Handbook, Chapin’s Mission, NYSAISAA and AAIS policies.