COACH: Head Volleyball Coach (2 Positions), East Valley Middle School

East Valley Middle School; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 2,800 - 4,200; Full time

Job summary

East Valley Middle School in Spokane Valley, WA, seeks a Head Volleyball Coach for two seasonal positions starting 10/14/2026. This role reports to the Middle School Activities Coordinator and Building Principal and follows the WIAA season schedule.

The successful candidate will lead the volleyball program, teach fundamentals, manage practices, and maintain eligibility and records. Teaching duties are not included in this district posting.

Qualifications

• The coach must have strong communication, organizational, motivational, teaching, and coaching skills.
• Previous successful coaching experience at middle school level preferred.
• Experience playing volleyball is expected.
• High character and positive example for students.

Responsibilities

• Teach the fundamentals of volleyball.
• Maintain scholastic eligibility and required documentation.
• Schedule practices and coach players for competition.
• Build public relations with media, boosters, parents, officials, and community.
• Work with the activities coordinator and principal in hiring/retaining assistants.
• Ensure proper equipment and safety for players.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Motivation

Teaching

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Job description

COACH: Head Volleyball Coach (2 Positions), East Valley Middle School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5929308
Application Deadline: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 16, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 14, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Head Volleyball Coach (2 Positions), East Valley Middle School

Reports to: Middle School Activities Coordinator, and Building Principal

Work Schedule: Per WIAA Season (season starts 10/14/2026)

Salary: EVCO Salary Schedule $2,753 - $4,204 for the season, depending on placement per experience

Benefits: Click Here to view Employee Benefit Information

Job Summary:

The Head Volleyball Coach works under the direct supervision of the Middle School Activities Coordinator, and the Principal. The coach is expected to provide the necessary leadership and to plan, organize, and be responsible for the volleyball team, and to carry out the objectives of the school athletic program. Middle school level coaches are expected to have had previous successful coaching experience and experience in playing the sport. Qualified candidates should possess strong communication, organizational, motivational, teaching, and coaching skills. This person should be a person of high character and values that will set a positive example for all students in the East Valley School District.

This position does NOT include a teaching position in the District.

Essential Job Functions:

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Teach the fundamentals of volleyball.
• Teach appreciation of rules and regulations, care of equipment and facilities, fair play, respect for others, personal hygiene, and safety.
• Hold necessary practices to prepare players for competition.
• Maintain documentation to fulfill state and district requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility.
• Monitor and ensure scholastic eligibility of players.
• Conduct self in an ethical and professional manner, model behavior during practices and games; model required discipline and ethical behavior for players.
• Maintain good public relations with media, boosters, parents, officials, players, fans, etc.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, staff, and school administration.
• Serve as a positive role model for students, coaching staff, and the community.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to implement effective coaching theory, strategies, and techniques appropriate for high school athletics.
• Ability to relate to and motivate student athletes of varying abilities, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to instill commitment, discipline, and teamwork.
• Responsible for the supervision of all students under their care.
• Reports injuries to administration in a timely manner and ensures that a coach will accompany any injured player who requires medical attention.
• Build and sustain a successful program that garners both financial and community support and is respected by the East Valley School District and community at large.
• Availability to coach during vacation periods; some evening and weekend work will be required.
• Assist the activities coordinator and principal in the hiring and/or retention of assistant coaches.
• Ensures that all players are properly and safely equipped for their sport.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school district rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Requires the use of multiple communication systems, such as electronic mail and computers.
• Inspect school or district facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
• The employee shall maintain a consistent presence at the assigned work site(s) and work the regular work hours specified by the contract.
• Professionally interact with colleagues, members of the public, and students.
• Comply with all district policies and all applicable laws.
• Perform special assignments and other duties as assigned or required by the supervisor.

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrate knowledge of fundamentals of the game/sport, practice organization, rules, safety, and game management.
• Ability to organize and supervise a team program.
• Ability to organize and demonstrate skills to both coaches and athletes.
• Ability to communicate in a positive manner with students, parents, staff, the community, and the media.
• Ability to motivate a variety of individual personalities toward a successful and positive learning/playing experience.
• Ability to analyze the game and to create appropriate training sessions that reflect those observations.
• Allow involvement and decision-making of players and student participants to the degree appropriate.
• Encourage and recognize positive conduct at student activities.
• Model sportsmanlike conduct in dealing with officials and opponents regardless of the circumstances.
• Knowledge of proper English grammar, spelling, and usage in both oral and written communication.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written communication.
• Ability to handle confidential matters and information in a professional manner.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with district staff to enhance the completion of assigned tasks.
• Ability and willingness to upgrade skills to maintain the highest level of efficiency and high quality work.
• Flexible in learning new concepts, cooperates with others, and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.
• Gains the respect and confidence of students, parents, and staff through modeling appropriate demeanor, behavior, and attire.
• Sets and attains high level of expectations with a commitment to using available resources in a way that accomplishment occurs.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn new ideas and skills for solving problems in a dynamic team environment.
• Integrates technology into planning, learning, and record-keeping activities.
• Demonstrates record keeping skills.
• Demonstrates organizational skills.
• Demonstrates ability to relate and work effectively with staff and community.
• Demonstrates personal characteristics of flexibility, high-stress tolerance, reliability, punctuality, dependability, and an ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to organize, set priorities, meet deadlines, make sound decisions, attention to detail, and follow through on a variety of assigned tasks.
• Ability to maintain high standards of professionalism and diplomacy in dealing with the public and district staff.
• Ability to work independently within the parameters of the job, without the need for constant supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 21 years of age preferred.
• Required to have or obtain a current First Aid/CPR card.
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance.
• Appropriate certification as determined by WIAA, the state and the District.