High School Head Volleyball Coach
Location: Mancos High School, Mancos, Colorado
Job Details
Job ID: 5616585
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Job Description
Mancos School District, nestled in southwest Colorado's Four Corners region, is a small, diverse rural district serving approximately 500 PK-12 students. We operate on a four-day school week with bi-monthly professional learning Fridays, emphasizing community, innovation, and balance. Our focus is on knowing, supporting, and challenging every student to explore their interests and achieve their best. Staff thrives in a culture of trust and teamwork, supported by a collaborative leadership committed to growth.
The High School Head Coach represents the school and its athletic program in all aspects of team leadership and development. This position is responsible for planning and implementing effective practice sessions, mentoring and supporting student‑athletes, and assisting with game‑day preparation and management. The coach fosters a positive, competitive, and inclusive team environment that emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, academic success, and personal growth. Through strong leadership and collaboration, the coach promotes both athletic excellence and the overall development of student‑athletes.
Position Type: After school/Evening
Job Requirements
- Supports the team, other coaches, and individual player goals and maintains high expectations for both, including attending school, passing grades, attending practice and contests, exhibiting good sportsmanship and citizenship.
- Mentor student‑athletes and offer guidance and support, focusing on skill development and personal growth. Encourage good sportsmanship, teamwork, and discipline both on and off the field.
- Follow and enforce all regulations, policies, philosophies, and administrative directives as set by the Mancos School District.
- Complete and follow seasonal (preseason, season, summer) and daily practice schedules.
- Manage game day preparations, including setup and equipment management, provide in‑game coaching and feedback to players, and help manage substitutions and tactical changes during games.
- Attend all practices and games, unless ill or with advanced notification to the Athletic Director.
- Works with the Mancos School District’s trainer to ensure the well‑being and safety of each athlete.
- Monitors the safety of all equipment as needed.
- Responsible for managing district athletic facilities, including cleanliness of locker rooms, gym, and fields after each practice and game, and maintenance to ensure the well‑being of students, families, and staff.
- To continue to grow as a coach, attend and participate in coaching clinics, take coaching‑related courses, and independently educate oneself in sport pedagogy, sport psychology, and sport physiology.
- Seeks to attain and maintain good public relations with students, parents, staff, and the community.
- Is active in fundraising to support the efforts of the team and athletic department upon approval from the Athletic Director.
- Must be able to travel with the team on the bus to out‑of‑town games, which can include weekends and nights.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Related Work Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience is preferred, but may not be necessary.
- CHSAA Certification.
- Pass the CHSAA rules exam with 100%.
- Previous coaching experience in the specific sport or related field.
Technical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Ability to manage multiple tasks/priorities with frequent interruptions.
- Detail‑oriented.
- Able to communicate effectively with a lot of different people.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Customer service and public relations skills.
- Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job, including student information in compliance with FERPA.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and fingerprinting, at the employee’s expense.
- CPR and First Aid certifications required within 90 days of hire.
Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge
- Operating knowledge of and experience with computers.
- Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office, Google, email/calendar systems.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Mancos School District RE‑6 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or need for special education services in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its educational programs or activities. Mancos School District RE‑6 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and complies with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Our salary schedules are being enhanced through a new, community‑supported Mill Levy Override. We can’t wait to share these exciting updates following BOE approval in April 2026. Visit our website for more information: Salary Schedule.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Contact Information
- Human Resources
- 355 W. Grand Ave
- Mancos, Colorado 81328
- Phone: (970) 533-7748 ext. 4556
- Email: HumanResources@mancosre6.edu