Elementary Volleyball Coach

Decatur Public School District; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 1,800 - 4,200; Part time

Job summary

Decatur Public School District is seeking a Middle School Volleyball Coach for South Shores Elementary. You will instruct athletes in fundamentals, strategy and physical training to help individuals and the team succeed while fostering values, pride, discipline and confidence.

Responsibilities include scheduling practices, submitting forms, maintaining eligibility, communicating with the athletic director, and enforcing team rules.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Teaching Certificate or IESA/Human Kinetics Coaching Essentials (Formerly ASEP)
• Prior participation or coaching experience in sports preferred
• Effective communication Skills
• Exemplary character and ethics
• All coaches must submit to a criminal background check
• Obtain/maintain CPR/AED Certification
• Successfully complete prior to start of season, IESA/IHSA concussion protocol (renew every two years)
• Complete assigned District on-line trainings

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates exemplary sportsmanship and good character within all aspects of the program
• Assists in scheduling of practices
• Completes IESA forms/online entries with assistance of the athletic director (as required)
• Collects and submits all forms, waivers, and participation fees from athletes prior to first contest to building athletic director
• Adheres to IESA Eligibility requirements
• Supportive of the District and the program at all times
• Works collaboratively with other grade level coach within the sport
• Arrives prior to athletes and is prepared for all scheduled practices/games; and remains until all student athletes are in custody of a parent/guardian prior to leaving all practices/events for this sport
• Creates, with athletic director approval, a set of team rules and guidelines that are to be signed off on by athletes and parents prior to first official contest
• Communicates with athletic director on a frequent basis
• Creates a mandatory emergency contact information sheet and shares with athletic director and building administration prior to first contest
• Ensures that all athletes and parents have necessary season practices/game schedules
• Communicates with all parties when schedules necessitate a change
• Communicates with other coaches within the building, and within the sport at other levels

Skills

Coaching skills

Effective communication

Ethical conduct

Background check compliance

Education

Illinois Teaching Certificate or IESA/Human Kinetics Coaching Essentials

CPR/AED Certification

IESA/IHSA concussion protocol familiarity

Job description

• Position Type: Schedule B and Additional Duties/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 9/17/2026
• Date Available: asap
• Location: South Shores Elementary
• Closing Date: until filled

TITLE:

Middle School Volleyball Coach

PURPOSE:

Instruct athletes in team and individual fundamentals, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to realize individual and team success. At the same time, the student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of positive values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline and self-confidence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Illinois Teaching Certificate or IESA/Human Kinetics Coaching Essentials (Formerly ASEP)
• Prior participation or coaching experience in sports preferred
• Effective communication Skills
• Exemplary character and ethics
• All coaches must submit to a criminal background check
• Obtain/maintain CPR/AED Certification
• Successfully complete prior to start of season, IESA/IHSA concussion protocol (renew every two years)
• Complete assigned District on-line trainings

REPORTS TO:

Athletic Director and Principal

KNOWLEDGE OF SPORT:

• Basic coaching strategies and principles as specific to the sport of volleyball
• Offensive and defensive style of play
• Knowledge of player position responsibilities, service rotation, and principles of rally scoring
• Ability to teach and/or demonstrate correct performance skills necessary to play volleyball
• Demonstrates working knowledge of game management

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

(The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.)

Program Administration

• Demonstrates exemplary sportsmanship and good character within all aspects of the program
• Assists in scheduling of practices
• Completes IESA forms/online entries with assistance of the athletic director (as required)
• Collects and submits all forms, waivers, and participation fees from athletes prior to first contest to building athletic director
• Adheres to IESA Eligibility requirements
• Supportive of the District and the program at all times
• Works collaboratively with other grade level coach within the sport
• Arrives prior to athletes and is prepared for all scheduled practices/games; and remains until all student athletes are in custody of a parent/guardian prior to leaving all practices/events for this sport
• Assumes the position of the other grade level sport coach if the situation is necessitated
• Creates, with athletic director approval, a set of team rules and guidelines that are to be signed off on by athletes and parents prior to first official contest

Communication

• Conducts parent informational meeting at start of season, prior to first official contest
• Communicates with athletic director on a frequent basis
• Creates a mandatory emergency contact information sheet and shares with athletic director and building administration prior to first contest
• Ensures that all athletes and parents have necessary season practices/game schedules
• Communicates with all parties when schedules necessitate a change
• Communicates with other coaches within the building, and within the sport at other levels

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary to be based upon Schedule B of collective negotiation bargaining.

EVALUATION:

This position is evaluated annually by the athletic director and building administrator.

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Maintain positive attitude when dealing with students, parents, staff and the public. Frequent district and some statewide travel is required. Work with frequent interruptions, frequent prolonged and irregular hours. Possible exposure to hot or cold weather conditions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Decatur Public Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer with an affirmative action plan.