Junior High Volleyball Coach - Develop Skills & Confidence

Lennox High School/Junior High School; Lennox (SD); On-site; USD 1,800 - 4,200; Full time

Job summary

Lennox High School/Junior High School in Lennox, South Dakota is seeking a 7th Grade Volleyball Coach to develop foundational skills and foster positive participation among student-athletes. You will report to the Activities Director and work to align with district goals for grades 7–12.

Responsibilities include planning age-appropriate practices, teaching skills, promoting effort, and encouraging multi-sport participation while upholding district standards and safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous coaching and/or working with youth preferred.
• Participation in athletics preferred.
• Building assignment preferred to support student relationships and daily engagement.
• Fundamentals of Coaching (one-time requirement)
• Sports First Aid or Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (renewed every two years)
• Concussion in Sports - What You Need to Know (renewed annually)
• The Collapsed Athlete (renewed every two years)
• Heat Illness Prevention (renewed yearly, fall sports only)
• CHEER ONLY Safety Certification (every four years)

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct structured, age-appropriate practices.
• Teach fundamental skills, techniques, and basic strategies.
• Emphasize effort, improvement, and confidence-building.
• Encourage multi-sport participation.
• Promote positive behavior, accountability, and sportsmanship.
• Support academic success and school expectations.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment.
• Build confidence and enjoyment in participation.

Skills

Coaching

Youth development

Communication

Building relationships

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Fundamentals of Coaching

Sports First Aid / Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

Concussion in Sports

The Collapsed Athlete

Heat Illness Prevention

CHEER ONLY Safety Certification

Job description

Lennox High School/Junior High School in Lennox, South Dakota is seeking a 7th Grade Volleyball Coach to develop foundational skills and foster positive participation among student-athletes. You will report to the Activities Director and work to align with district goals for grades 7–12.

Responsibilities include planning age-appropriate practices, teaching skills, promoting effort, and encouraging multi-sport participation while upholding district standards and safety policies.