DSST Elevate HS: Girls Volleyball Head Coach

DSST Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

DSST Public Schools seeks a Girls Volleyball Head Coach for DSST Elevate High School to lead practices, develop athletes, and model DSST’s core values.

You will design training plans, supervise team activities, and ensure safety and compliance while fostering teamwork and sportsmanship.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated belief in DSST's mission.
• Strong character and belief in core values.
• Ability to work and collaborate across lines of difference.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Knowledge of the game and passion for sportsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Live and model the school’s core values with colleagues, students, parents, officials, fans, and the broader community.
• Reinforce the school’s core values, guiding philosophy, rules, and school spirit.
• Foster a positive and inclusive team environment that encourages teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
• Design and implement comprehensive training programs tailored to the needs and goals of individual athletes and the team.
• Conduct regular training sessions, focusing on technique, strength, endurance, and skill development.
• Organize and oversee team practices, competitions, and events, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and safety protocols.
• Be willing and able to be trained and approved to operate activity buses.

Job description

Position Details

DSST Sports Coach – Girls Volleyball Head Coach

Grade Level: High School

Location: DSST Elevate High School

Stipend: $2,130 (seasonal fixed term, temporary, benefits ineligible)

Start Dates: 8/4/2025 – 11/1/2025 (off season and small summer work)

Responsibilities

• Live and model the school’s core values with colleagues, students, parents, officials, fans, and the broader community.
• Reinforce the school’s core values, guiding philosophy, rules, and school spirit.
• Foster a positive and inclusive team environment that encourages teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
• Design and implement comprehensive training programs tailored to the needs and goals of individual athletes and the team.
• Conduct regular training sessions, focusing on technique, strength, endurance, and skill development.
• Organize and oversee team practices, competitions, and events, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and safety protocols.
• Be willing and able to be trained and approved to operate activity buses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated belief in all students and the mission of DSST.
• Strong character and belief in core values.
• Ability to work and collaborate across lines of difference.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Knowledge of the game and passion for sportsmanship.

Ideal Qualifications

• Coaching experience.
• Experience working with diverse age groups and skill levels.
• Knowledge of sports nutrition and injury prevention.

Preferred Candidate Traits

• Mission‑driven with desire to change public school system.
• Track record of leadership and ability to inspire and motivate athletes.
• Goal‑oriented and organized, with a systems mindset.
• Growth mindset and commitment to lifelong learning.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to communicate with players, families, and school staff.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Duties include standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and lifting up to 30 pounds. Must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to, or discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age (40 and older), disability, genetic information, retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit or investigation.