Varsity Volleyball Head Coach (Upper School)

Title: Varsity Volleyball Head Coach Upper School Direct Reports: N/A

Reports to: Director of Athletics FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Coach FT/PT/R/T: Part-Time Temporary

When Needed: Fall Season 2026

Who We Are:

Job Summary:

Under minimal supervision leads the University Prep Volleyball Program. Season begins August 25 2026 and concludes in mid- November. Practices are held Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Leads our varsity team and has significant oversight and leadership of JV JVC and MS teams
• Creates a sense of community within the volleyball program
• Teaches appropriate fundamentals techniques strategies and skills
• Recruitment of coaching staff and the development and management of practice/game protocols and procedures
• Ability to promote a positive team culture that emphasis sportsmanship teamwork respect and competition
• Is responsible for health and safety of the athletes
• Articulates a well-defined and understandable coaching philosophy to players and families
• Applies developmentally appropriate and age-appropriate methods to coaching student-athletes
• Prepares detailed practice and game plans
• Emphasizes sportsmanship and leadership among athletes
• Clearly and effectively communicates to players parents administrators and staff
• Positively motivates athletes and promotes teamwork
• Inventories and organizes gear and uniforms; requests new purchases as needed
• Attends all meetings required by league and/or Athletic Director
• Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the schools documents
• Since safety and security are everyones responsibility takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students faculty staff equipment materials and facilities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Bachelors degree in physical education or related field from a four-year college or university preferred
• Demonstrated competence and experience in coaching volleyball required
• Ability to energize and positively motivate players
• Recent successful coaching experience in an Upper School environment preferred
• Must possess or be willing to obtain valid First Aid/CPR card
• Must complete WIAA coaches education requirements

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Must be a strong successful volleyball player
• Deep knowledge of the intricacies of the game of volleyball
• Understanding of the developmental needs of upper school- aged students
• Efficient well organized and able to handle a variety of duties simultaneously
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the students and program
• Professional manner discretion and appearance
• Sense of humor energy and enthusiasm and ability to hold students and oneself to high expectations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills and strong work ethic
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff
• Ability to work and communicate well with students and their parents
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Proficient in appropriate computer skills and office equipment
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury
• Ability to stand stoop kneel crouch bend walk and talk
• Ability to use hands and fingers handle or operate objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Some local travel may be required

Salary:

• Salary Stipend is based on experience and ranges from $5000-$7000
• Stipend paid in two installments on the last working day of September andOctober