Middle School Girls Volleyball Coach
About The Position
As a Middle School Girls Volleyball Coach at Merryhill School, you will support student-athlete development through engaging, safe, and well-structured volleyball instruction. This role blends coaching, mentorship, team leadership, and character development to help students strengthen their athletic skills, build confidence, and take pride in representing their school. In this role, you will lead practices, prepare students for games, and foster a positive team culture rooted in effort, sportsmanship, accountability, and respect. You will help student-athletes develop foundational volleyball skills while encouraging teamwork, resilience, and a healthy approach to competition.
Requirements
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred
- High school diploma required
- Strong communication, organization, and leadership capabilities
- Ability to create a positive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate team environment
- Commitment to student safety, professionalism, sportsmanship, and positive character development
- Reliable availability for practices, games, and school athletic events as scheduled
- Ability to pass state and federal background checks
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience coaching volleyball or participating in competitive volleyball preferred
- Strong knowledge of volleyball fundamentals, rules, practice planning, and age-appropriate skill development
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience working with middle school students or student-athletes preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead practices focused on volleyball fundamentals, including serving, passing, setting, hitting, blocking, movement, and court positioning
- Teach team strategy, game rules, rotations, communication, and situational awareness
- Prepare students for games through skill development, conditioning, drills, and team-building activities
- Cultivate a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture that emphasizes sportsmanship and personal growth
- Promote student safety by teaching proper techniques, monitoring participation, and reinforcing safe play expectations
- Organize practice schedules, game preparation, team logistics, equipment, and event coordination
- Travel with the team to games and events as needed
- Maintain professional and proactive communication with students, families, school leadership, and staff
- Model exceptional sportsmanship, reliability, leadership, and professionalism
- Support students in developing confidence, discipline, teamwork, and pride in representing Merryhill School
Benefits
- Employee referral bonus
- Same-day pay with Dayforce Wallet, providing flexibility to access your earnings immediately
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
