Weekday Youth Volleyball Coach
About The Position
B.E.S.T. is seeking an energetic and dependable Volleyball Coach to lead one-hour classes on weekday afternoons for elementary-aged children in grades 1–5. This role is perfect for individuals who enjoy teaching sports, working with children, and fostering an active, positive environment for learning and fun. Coaches will lead structured classes focusing on fundamental volleyball skills, movement, teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence, ensuring an engaging, safe, and encouraging experience for all participants. The position includes paid preparation and cleanup time before and after classes.
Requirements
- Comfortable coaching and communicating with elementary-aged children.
- Energetic, positive, patient, and enthusiastic.
- Dependable and committed to consistent attendance.
- Comfortable leading a group independently.
- Able to teach volleyball skills while keeping the class fun and engaging.
- Professional when interacting with children, parents, and school/community partners.
- A strong communicator and team player.
- Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Valid driver's license.
- Reliable personal vehicle and ability to travel to assigned program locations.
- Must be able to reliably travel to assigned program locations.
- Must be able to participate in physical activities, including running, throwing, demonstrating drills, and playing with students.
- Must be able to lift and transport up to 40lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Experienced with volleyball, youth sports, coaching, teaching, or recreation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead 1-hour volleyball classes for students in grades 1–5.
- Teach age-appropriate volleyball fundamentals through drills, activities, and games.
- Introduce skills such as passing, setting, serving, movement, and basic court awareness.
- Keep students active, engaged, and participating throughout the class.
- Demonstrate proper techniques and explain skills in a way elementary-aged players can understand.
- Manage a group of children while maintaining a positive and organized class environment.
- Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, effort, and confidence.
- Follow B.E.S.T. curriculum and coaching expectations.
- Communicate professionally with parents, staff, and program partners.
- Arrive 30 minutes before class, and stay 10 minutes after class — paid.
- Set up and put away equipment before and after programming.
Benefits
- Pay: $25/hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
