Head High School Volleyball Coach

Gary Community School Corporation; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gary Community School Corporation is seeking a Head Volleyball Coach to lead our high school program. The role includes planning practices, coordinating travel for games, and supervising student‑athletes and assistant coaches to promote academic success and athletic excellence.

Ideal candidates have coaching experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to program quality and public relations within the school setting.

Qualifications

• The Head Volleyball Coach leads practices and games, develops players, and oversees conditioning.
• Strong oral and written communication, public relations, and compliance with policies.
• Experience in coaching and enforcing discipline; IHSAA coursework knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate practices and travel for games home and away.
• Maintain equipment and uniforms; assist with scheduling with Athletic Director.
• Supervise students and assistant coaches; ensure academic progress of student-athletes.
• Support department duties as assigned within the athletics program.

Skills

Volleyball knowledge

Tech/media usage

Coaching experience

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 6/17/2026

PURPOSE STATEMENT

To provide a high school volleyball program to meet the needs of students in the GCSC.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by this position.

• Passion
• Perseverance
• Communication
• Imagination
• Observation
• Positivity
• Leadership

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Students & Assistant Coaches

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Knowledge of:

The Head Volleyball Coach is responsible for all aspects related to conducting practices and games, working on individual player development, supervising pre-season and conditioning programs, assisting with, promoting, and maintaining positive public relations. Successful candidate must be committed to the academic success of student-athletes and be committed to their personal growth and social development. Successful candidate must be fully committed to all GCSC, State, and National policies and procedures.

Skill in:

• Demonstrate knowledge of volleyball fundamentals and programs
• Use of technology and media assistance to enhance the volleyball program
• Experience in coaching and applying disciplinary requirements

Ability to:

• Complete and assist the Athletic Director with a meaningful schedule
• Plan and coordinate practices and travels for games home and away
• Maintain and organize equipment and uniforms
• All other assigned duties and assignments relating to the athletic department

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A High School Diploma is required. College degree is preferred. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, and should have previous coaching experience.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES

Required IHSAA Courses

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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 the essential functions.