LMS 7th Grade 1st Asst Volleyball Coach

Nine Mile Falls School District

Job Posting # 40-26/27

Job Title: LMS 7th Grade 1st Asst Volleyball Coach

Open: 7/21/2026

First File Review: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Position open until filled.

Help Students Build Their Game

The LMS 7th Grade 1st Assistant Volleyball Coach helps provide a positive organized and skill-focused experience for student-athletes at Lakeside Middle School. Working under the direction of the Head Volleyball Coach the assistant provides instruction supervision encouragement and consistent support throughout the season.

This role helps students learn the game build confidence and understand the value of teamwork accountability and sportsmanship. The successful candidate will be a steady presence for student-athletes and a collaborative member of the volleyball coaching staff.

Salary: The salary range for the position is: Min. $1530 to Max. $2720. Salary placement will be at Step 0 of the Coaches Agreement unless documentation of experience is received per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Collective Bargaining Agreement and Salary Schedules can be found on the For Employees page of the Nine Mile Falls School District website at . Nine Mile Falls policies and Procedures can be accessed online at under the Our District page.

Benefits: Paid Sick Leave (per Initiative 1433)

Work Location: Lakeside MIddle School

Nature and Scope of Position:

The Lakeside Middle School 7th Grade 1st Assistant Volleyball Coach assists the Head Volleyball Coach in the instruction supervision and development of student-athletes participating in the 7th grade volleyball program. The position supports practices competitions safety equipment eligibility expectations and team operations in accordance with WIAA league district school and athletic-department requirements.

Position Reports To: Devin Bauer - Athletic Director in coordination with the Head Volleyball Coach

Season: Fall 2026/2027

Valid only if student numbers permit by contract YES NO

Primary Job Functions

• Assist the Head Volleyball Coach with the Lakeside Middle School 7th grade volleyball program.
• Provide instruction and supervision for assigned student-athletes and team activities.
• Assist with planning and conducting practices that emphasize age-appropriate volleyball fundamentals skill development strategy conditioning and safe participation.
• Teach individual and team volleyball skills and techniques appropriate for middle school competition.
• Provide appropriate supervision during practices competitions travel and other assigned team activities.
• Promote accountability teamwork respect sportsmanship and a positive team culture.
• Maintain appropriate team discipline and model professional respectful conduct.
• Communicate participation expectations team rules and eligibility requirements to student-athletes as directed by the Head Coach or Athletic Director.
• Prioritize student safety and follow district procedures for injuries concussion management sudden cardiac arrest awareness emergency response and reporting concerns.
• Communicate with the Head Volleyball Coach regarding practices competitions player development student concerns and program needs.
• Follow all applicable WIAA league district school and athletic-department rules procedures and expectations.
• Maintain required certifications and complete required district and WIAA training.
• Assist with equipment uniforms inventory upkeep facility use and team records as assigned.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students families coaching staff school personnel and administration.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Head Volleyball Coach or Athletic Director.

• Current First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain certification before the start of the season.
• Ability to complete required training including:
• • Concussion Management Training
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Training
  • WIAA-required coaching education and clock hours
  • District-directed training including applicable Vector training
• Ability to meet Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint-clearance requirements.
• Knowledge of safe and effective volleyball fundamentals techniques and player development appropriate for middle school students.
• Ability to instruct supervise and communicate effectively with middle school-aged student-athletes.
• Commitment to student safety positive relationships sportsmanship and equitable treatment of students.

• Successful experience playing or coaching volleyball at the secondary collegiate club or comparable competitive level.
• Experience working with middle school-aged students.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and instruct young athletes.
• Demonstrated ability to teach fundamental skills while building student confidence and a positive team culture.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with coaches families school staff and administration.

APPLICATION STEPS
Please complete all steps in the RedRover application process so that we may fully consider you. We are seeking the best applicant for this position and will give time and care to review your materials.

If an offer of employment is made new employees must complete a background check for criminal history including a fingerprint check by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful outcome of the criminal history background check and approval by the Nine Mile Falls School District Board of Directors.

For questions please contact:
Kyle Stussi SHRM-CP
Human Resources Specialist

In the Nine Mile Falls School District

each student will succeed

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The Nine Mile Falls School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Jeff Baerwald
10110 W Charles Road
Nine Mile Falls WA 99026

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Michelle Mace
10110 W Charles Road
Nine Mile Falls WA 99026