Assistant Boys Volleyball Coach: Lead Practices & Player Growth

SPRING GROVE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT; Spring Grove (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Spring Grove, PA seeks a Volleyball Coach to plan, organize, and direct the district's interscholastic volleyball program, teaching fundamentals, rules, and strategies while promoting sportsmanship, academic success, and safety.

Responsibilities include planning practices, supervising athletes, enforcing team rules, coordinating with athletic staff, and ensuring eligibility and compliance with district and association guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• College coursework or degree in education, physical education, or related field preferred.
• Previous volleyball coaching and/or competitive playing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of volleyball rules, strategies, skill development, and conditioning techniques.
• Completion of required coaching certifications and training courses established by the district and governing athletic association (e.g., PIAA).

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct volleyball practices, matches, and skill development sessions.
• Instruct student-athletes in individual and team fundamentals, rules, and strategies of volleyball.
• Promote good sportsmanship, character development, and adherence to team and school expectations.
• Ensure appropriate supervision of student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and team activities.
• Develop and enforce team rules consistent with district and athletic department guidelines.
• Monitor and support the academic eligibility of student-athletes.
• Ensure compliance with district policies and governing athletic association rules and regulations.
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents/guardians, administrators, and athletic staff.
• Assist with equipment inventory, uniforms, and coordination of gymnasium and facility use.
• Supervise assistant coaches, if applicable.
• Emphasize safety, conditioning, proper technique, and injury prevention.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or designee

Skills

Instruct student-athletes

Leadership

Communication

Volleyball knowledge

Education

Diploma or GED

Education/PE degree preferred

Coaching certifications (PIAA, concussion management, first aid, CPR/AED)

Job description

Sylvania in Spring Grove, PA seeks a Volleyball Coach to plan, organize, and direct the district's interscholastic volleyball program, teaching fundamentals, rules, and strategies while promoting sportsmanship, academic success, and safety.

Responsibilities include planning practices, supervising athletes, enforcing team rules, coordinating with athletic staff, and ensuring eligibility and compliance with district and association guidelines.