Head Freshman Girls Volleyball Coach Upper School

Head Freshman Girls 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 enthusiastic patient and student-centered coach to serve as theHead Freshman Girls Volleyball Coach. This position plays a vital role in introducing student-athletes to the programestablishingfoundational skills and setting the standard for culture workethic and team expectations.

Thefreshmanlevel is a critical entry point into the Cranbrook volleyball program. The successful candidate will focus on teaching the game building confidence and creating a positive and structured team environment that prepares players for future success at the JV and varsity levels.

The ideal candidate will be:

• A strong teacher who enjoysdeveloping athletes.

• Passionate about creating a positive first experience in high school athletics.

• Patient encouraging and detail-orientedinteaching fundamentals.

• A clear communicator who builds trust with students and families.

• Aligned with a program-first philosophy and eager to collaborate with other coaches.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead all aspects of the Freshman Girls Volleyball team including practices matches and team management.

• Teach and reinforce fundamental volleyball skills including passing serving attacking and basic systems of play.

• Create a structured organized and positive practice environment focused on learning and improvement.

• Establish clear expectations for effort behavior and team standards.

• Helpstudent-athletesbuild confidence resilience and a strong work ethic.

• Align with JV and Varsity coaches to ensure consistency in terminology systems and program values.

• Communicate effectively with players families and the athletic department.

• Encourage multi-sport participation and support the overall student-athlete experience.

• Assistwith program-wide initiatives such as youth clinics camps and offseason development whenappropriate.

Requirements:

• Playing experience atthe highschool orcollegiatelevel is strongly preferred.

• Prior coaching experience is helpful but not required; a willingness to learn and grow as a coach is essential.

• Strong understanding of volleyball fundamentals and basic game strategy.

• Ability to connect with and motivate high schoolstudent-athletes.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Commitment to fostering a positive inclusive and development-focused team environment.

• Alignment with the mission and values of Cranbrook Schools.

For consideration please submit your resume.