7th/8th Grade Volleyball Coach

POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE POSITION DEPARTMENT PROGRAM COACH - 7th & 8th-Grade Volleyball Coach COMMUNITY EDUCATION YOUTH RECREATION CLASSIFICATION STIPEND POSITION STIPEND AMOUNT RANGE NON-CERTIFIED Yes $1,500.00 - $2,000.00 REPORTING RELATIONSHIP The 7th & 8th-grade Volleyball Coach reports directly to the Community Education Recreation and Sports Coordinator and the Varsity Volleyball Coach. The 7th & 8th-grade Volleyball Coach is responsible to those persons for the proper interpretation and performance of the position's duties and responsibilities. BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION The primary responsibility of the 7th & 8th-grade Volleyball Coach is supervising the participants enrolled in the program during practices and games. RESPONSIBILITIES

Attend

all

practices,

matches,

and

tournaments

during

the

season,

including

home

and

away competitions. o

Practice

is

expected

to

start

the

week

of

August

17,

2026,

and

the

season

will

continue through October 8, 2026. o

A

jamboree

play

date

is

expected

on

or

around

September

12,

2026.

Provide

supervision

on

buses

to

all

away

events.

Assist

students

in

developing

and

improving

various

volleyball

skills.

Assess

students'

volleyball

skills

to

identify

areas

for

improvement.

Develop

innovative

ways

to

help

beginner

and

younger

students

learn

and

remember

the

rules

of

the game.

Identify

the

best

learning

styles

for

each

student

and

adapt

coaching

methods

accordingly.

Provide

a

secure

and

productive

learning

environment

for

students.

Communicate,

manage,

and

work

with

7th

and

8th-grade

volleyball

players

and

their

families.

Develop

a

daily

practice

plan

for

each

practice

session.

Come

prepared

to

each

competition

with

a

game

plan

for

the

match.

Other

related

duties

as

assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES [ X ] NONE [ ] 1-5 People [ ] 6-10 [ ] 11-15 [ ] 16-25 [ ] Over 25 [ ] OTHER NOTES: This position does not have employee supervisory responsibilities.

POSITION DESCRIPTION EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS [ X ] High School [ ] Vocational Training [ ] Undergraduate Degree [ ] Master's Degree Any combination of experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills. A Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Sports Management, or a related field is preferred. Coaching Certification is preferred. TECHNICAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates

should:

Have

proven

experience

working

as

a

volleyball

coach.

Have

previous

volleyball

playing

experience.

Understand

the

rules

of

volleyball.

Collaborate

with

the

girls'

varsity

volleyball

coach

to

meet

the

long-term

needs

of

the volleyball program. PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Skills

and

Abilities:

Sound

knowledge

of

various

coaching

techniques.

The

ability

to

motivate

students.

Excellent

organizational,

analytical,

and

problem-solving

skills.

Exceptional

communication

and

customer

service

skills.

First

Aid

and

CPR

Certification

is

preferred.

Physical

Demands:

Must

have

a

valid

driver's

license

and

the

ability

to

provide

own

transportation

to

all practices and competitions.

Able

to

lift

50

pounds

and

move

equipment

needed

for

the

program.