Coach Assistant Volleyball Middle School Posting 698

Young World Physical Education; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Los Alamos Public Schools is seeking a Coach Assistant for Middle School Volleyball to support the program from middle school to high school. You will help plan practices, coordinate competitions, and assist with paperwork and promotion for student athletes.

The role requires prior coaching experience, high school coaching preferred, and completion of NFHS and safety courses after hire. On-site work with the district in Los Alamos, NM follows a coaching contract schedule.

Qualifications

• > Experience as head or assistant coach, or college-level coaching/player experience.
• > High school basketball coaching experience preferred.
• > Will complete required coaching courses after hire.

Responsibilities

• > Direct planning, preparations, and coaching for volleyball from middle school to high school.
• > Plan and conduct regular practice and competition per rules.
• > Assist Athletic Director with forms, transportation, and promotions.
• > Ensure safety and welfare of student athletes during activities.
• > Maintain equipment inventory and facility safety.
• > Establish rapport with athletes, staff, parents, and community.

Skills

Coaching experience

Education

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

NFHS First Aid, Health and Safety for Coaches

Heat Illness

Bullying/Hazing & Inappropriate Behaviors

Protecting Students from Abuse

CPR and AED Course

Concussion in Sports

Cheer and Dance Safety Certification

NMPED Initial Support Provider Coach

High school coaching experience preferred

Job description

Coach Assistant Volleyball Middle School Posting 698

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Job Details

Job ID: 5886563
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 14, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

SUMMARY:

To support the vision, philosophy, and methodologies of the Middle school volleyball program and varsity head coach. Instructs athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary to realize a degree of individual and team success while receiving instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct the planning, preparations, and coaching activities of the volleyball program from the middle school level to the high school.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct a regular program of practice and competition in accordance with rules of the school, the NMAA, and District 2-4A.
• Assist the Athletic Director and Athletic Trainer in the distribution and collection of appropriate information ( i.e. physical forms, and all other forms that are required by the NMAA, District 2-4A and the high school).
• Attend the appropriate meetings pertaining to volleyball as scheduled by the NMAA or District 2-4A.
• Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as needed.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining an accurate inventory of equipment pertaining to the sport.
• Oversee the safety and conditions of the facility or area assigned to the volleyball programs.
• Assume the responsibility for the supervision, safety, and welfare of students participating in the MS volleyball program before, during, and after scheduled practices and competitive contests.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with athletes, staff, parents, community groups, and news media.
• Submit requests for transportation forms to the Athletic Director.
• Assist the Athletic Director in planning and organizing promotion, participant recruitment, and recognition programs pertaining to the sport.
• To perform assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• To perform assigned tasks with a high standard of quality.
• To perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful experience as either a head or assistant coach, or successful experience as a player or coach at the college level.

REQUIRED COACHING COURSES: To be completed after you are hired.

• NFHS Fundamental of Coaching Course
• NFHS First Aid, Health and Safety for Coaches Course
• Heat Illness
• Bullying/Hazing, and Inappropriate Behaviors
• Protecting Students from Abuse
• CPR and AED Course
• Concussion in Sports
• Cheer and Dance Safety Certification (Cheer Coaches only)
• NMPED 501 Initial Support Provider Coach

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in coaching basketball at the high school level is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must be able to work in a variety of environments. Must be able to withstand varying levels of temperature and noise levels. The employee must lift or move 25lbs and may be required to stand for prolonged periods of time.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Pay: Coaching Schedule

Schedule: TBD

Position Type: Coach Contract

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• HR Specialist
• 2075 Trinity Drive
• Los Alamos, New Mexico 87544-3091
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]