Thompson K-8- Appendix B - Volleyball Coach (EXTERNAL)

Position Title: Middle School Volleyball Coach
Reports To: Building Principal/Athletic Director
Salary: $900.00 Stipend per the SEA CBA
Start Date/End Date: January, 2027 – March, 2027

Job Summary:
The Middle School Volleyball Coach is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the volleyball program for grades 6–8. This includes skill development, game strategy, practice planning, and fostering a positive, respectful team environment that supports both athletic and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective practice plans focused on skill-building, teamwork, and game strategy.
• Managing substitutions and in-game adjustments and building communication and synergy between players.
• Instruct student-athletes in the rules, and strategies of volleyball.
• Consistently model and promote good sportsmanship, teamwork, and mutual respect. Treat every player with dignity, fostering a strong sense of self-worth and belonging, while upholding respect for opponents, officials, and spectators always.
• Ensure all players have a meaningful opportunity to participate and develop in every practice and game.
• Supervise student-athletes during all team-related activities.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with players, parents, and school administration.
• Organize and manage team equipment and uniforms.
• Uphold academic eligibility standards and support the academic success of all team members.
• Support player development by ensuring every athlete has an opportunity to play in every game.
• Attend all required district or school coaching meetings and training courses.
• Model professional behavior, integrity, and ethical coaching standards always.
• Follow all school, district, and league policies and procedures.

 
Qualifications:

• Previous coaching or playing experience in volleyball, at the middle school or club level.
• "Ability to effectively demonstrate proper skills and drills to athletes.
• Skill development demonstrated is (serving, passing, hitting and blocking).
• Game strategy demonstrated (rotations, formations, attacking and defending).
• Organized, Communicator, and able to analyze and respond to game situations.
• Understanding of adolescent development and the ability to mentor young athletes
• Demonstrates the ability to inspire/motivate confidence in student-athletes by fostering positive emotions such as enthusiasm, joy, and excitement, which contribute to enhanced performance and overall team morale.

Must pass all required background checks