Associate Head Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach Upper School

AssociateHead VarsityGirls Volleyball Coach - Cranbrook Upper School

Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904 Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the worlds leading centers of education science and art. Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art contemporary Art Museum Center for Collections and Research House and Gardens Institute of Science and more than 1600 students attending our Pre-K through 12 independent college preparatory Schools Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors and students to its campus each year. Critics have called Cranbrook the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America and in 1989 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills Michigan about 20 miles north of downtown Detroit. For more please visit our website:.

Cranbrook Schoolsseeksan accomplished energetic and student-centered educator to serve as theAssociate Head Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and elevate one of the most visible and high-participation programs within a premier independent school environment.

Thegirlsvolleyball program is well-positioned for meaningful growth and competitive advancement supported by an engaged community and strong institutional alignment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in building a cohesive mission-driven program capable of sustained success at the highest levels of interscholastic competition while contributing to the broader educational experience of our student-athletes.

The ideal candidate will be:

• A skilled coach and teacher of the game with experience at the high school collegiate or elite club level.

• Deeply committed to the mission of independent school education valuing the integration of athletics academics and character development.

• A relationship-driven leader who connects effectively withstudent-athletes families and colleagues.

• Intentional in building a culture defined by accountability discipline sportsmanship and competitive excellence.

• Motivated to contribute to a collaborative mission-aligned athletic department.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support and help lead all aspects of thegirlsvolleyball program including the design and implementation of a clear developmental pathway across all levels.

• Plan and execute purposeful high-level training sessions that emphasize fundamentals systems of play and competitive readiness.

• Assistinestablishinga year-round approach to player development including off-season training strength and conditioning and skill progression.

• Mentor student-athletes in a manner that reflects the values of Cranbrook Schools prioritizing growth both on and off the court.

• Partner with the Head Coach and Athletic Department to build and sustain aprogramculture aligned with institutional expectations.

• Communicate effectively and consistently with players families faculty and the broader school community.

• Support college placement efforts for student-athletes aspiring to compete at the next level.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to develop players and contribute to building competitive high-character teams.

• Strong knowledge of contemporary volleyball systems training methodologies and player development models.

• Familiarity with the college recruiting landscape and a demonstrated ability to guide student-athletes through that process is preferred.

• Meaningful connections within the club volleyball community are highly desirable.

• A clear commitment to advancing the mission and values of Cranbrook Schools.

For consideration please submit your resume.

Required Experience:

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