Middle School - Volleyball Assistant Coach

Reading School District; Reading; On-site; GBP 1,500 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

Reading School District is seeking a Volleyball Assistant Coach for the middle school program. The role focuses on creating a safe, positive environment and promoting good sportsmanship while supporting student-athletes in developing skills and life lessons through athletics.

The coach will work flexible hours, including early mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays, and must adhere to PIAA and district policies. A high school diploma is required along with supervision experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prefer experience supervising in athletics, recreation, education, or related fields.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication in diverse environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise student athletes
• Stay current with coaching rules, techniques, schemes
• Monitor athletes to prevent injuries
• Place athletes in positions to develop sport and life skills
• Communicate with sports medicine staff, officials, parents, and staff
• Ensure safety measures and proper equipment care
• Attend training sessions and staff meetings
• Work flexible hours including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends
• Verify eligibility per PIAA and district policies
• Secure equipment and facilities after use
• Communicate with admin, safe schools, custodians as needed
• Foster youth group participation and growth
• Be a positive role model for student-athletes
• Support all RSD athletics

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Middle School - Volleyball Assistant Coach JobID: 1198

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 4/6/2026
• Location: Reading School District

Reports To: Director of Athletics & High School Head Coach

Salary: Stipend (set by coaches pay scale)

POSITION GOAL:

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe conditions in accordance with PIAA, league, sports medicine and RSD policies/procedures. Furthermore the candidate will be responsible for assisting student-athletes to establish a life after high school while instilling Red Knight pride, connecting with youth programs, teaching education through athletics, and fundraising.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a minimum age of 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferable experience working in a supervision role in athletics, recreation, education, or related fields.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and students in a diverse work environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise student athletes
• Stay current with current rules, coaching techniques, schemes, and best practices
• Monitor student-athletes to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Place student-athletes in positions to succeed not only in their sport, but also in life
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including communication skills with sports medicine staff, game workers, officials, media, students, parents, spectators, and facility staff.
• Ensures that all possible safety measures are observed, including taking proper care of equipment and proper surveillance of program participants.
• Attend all training sessions and any additional staff meetings.
• Work flexible hours including off season training, early mornings, afternoon/evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Verify student-athletes are eligible by PIAA and Reading School District Athletic policies.
• Secure equipment and facilities after each usage
• Communicate with RSD admin, safe schools, custodial services and/or RPD as needed.
• Communicate with youth groups and foster participation growth
• Be a good role model to student-athletes
• Support all RSD athletics

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physically perform all skills required of a coach.
• Hear noises and distress signals in a crowded athletic facility.
• Able to withstand extreme weather conditions