Assistant Coach - Volleyball

Downingtown Area School District; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Downingtown Area School District is seeking an Assistant Coach for volleyball at Downingtown Middle School. The role supports the head coach, maintains equipment and facilities, and handles administrative duties while fostering a positive team culture.

Requirements include volleyball experience and a high school diploma; coaching experience is preferred. The anticipated start date is around August 17, 2026, with the fall season for the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Volleyball experience required.
• Previous coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the head coach and ensure equipment and facilities are maintained.
• Perform administrative duties and help schedule and supervise practice sessions.
• Maintain training equipment and organize team events.
• Help build a positive, inclusive team environment.

Skills

Volleyball experience

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position: Assistant Coach - Volleyball

Location: Downingtown Middle School

Pay Rate: $2,350.00

Benefits Eligible: No

Effective Date: Fall Season, 2026-2027 school year

Anticipated start date: Approx. August 17, 2026

Requirements: Volleyball experience required

At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment.

At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:

• Communicate openly to build relationships and trust


• Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed


• Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth


• Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment


• Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning


• Strive to be kind and reflective


• Focus on the solution and put people first


• Lead by example!

Job Summary:

Duties may include supporting the head coach, ensuring that equipment and facilities are maintained, and performing administrative duties. Assistant coaches may also schedule and supervise practice sessions, maintain training equipment, and organize team events, all while building a positive team environment.

Qualifications:

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary.

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Volleyball experience required


• Previous coaching experience preferred


• Effective interpersonal and communication skills


• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal recordcheck requirements


• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment


• Must meet DASD procedures for transporting students (including motor vehicle record check; please see attached documents for more information

EOE