Junior Varsity Volleyball Assistant Coach

Brearley; New York (NY); On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Retirement plan with 10% employer contribution

Breakfast and lunch without charge

Job summary

The Brearley School is seeking a Junior Varsity Volleyball Assistant Coach in New York City. This part-time position focuses on leading the JV Volleyball team during practices and games while fostering student-athletes' development.

Key responsibilities include managing rosters, game-day operations, and maintaining a strong focus on health and safety. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have relevant coaching experience.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant coaching experience required.
• Preferred previous high school or college playing experience.
• Must demonstrate enthusiasm for athletics in an independent school setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead practice sessions and games for the JV Volleyball team.
• Manage rosters and game day operations.
• Exhibit professional behavior and communication with all stakeholders.

Skills

Coaching experience

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Junior Varsity Volleyball Assistant Coach

610 E 83rd St, New York, NY 10028, USA

Junior Varsity (JV) Volleyball Assistant Coach

The Brearley School is an independent K‑XII school for girls in New York City known for its academic excellence, cross‑divisional teaching, and commitment to developing and sustaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and antiracist community. We welcome candidates for a Part‑time JV Volleyball Assistant Coach who will report to the Director of Athletics.

The fall preseason/regular season runs from August 20th – Nov. 2nd.

The team practices/has games on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Demonstrate a high level of competency in sports skill instruction, motivation, and conduct of practice sessions.

Demonstrate a sincere interest in the social, emotional, academic, moral‑ethical, and athletic development of student‑athletes; demonstrate that the highest priority is the health, safety, and welfare of student‑athletes.

Support the mission of the school and the Athletics Department while positively and effectively leading the student‑athletes and managers.

Exhibit leadership, professional behavior, and communication in dealings with student‑athletes, parents, staff, and administrators.

Complete and/or assist with all administrative coaching duties, including, but not limited to:

• Roster management
• Game‑day operations
• Score reporting
• Student‑managers
• Distribution and collection of uniforms
• Participation in school and athletic department special events
• Daily awareness of practice/game travel logistics

Exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with adherence to AAIS, NYSAIS, School, Division, and Department of Athletics rules and regulations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; 1‑2 years of relevant coaching experience. Previous high school or college playing experience preferred.

Candidates must have excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills to communicate effectively with student‑athletes and parents.

Candidates must demonstrate enthusiasm for the role of athletics in an independent school setting, as well as vision, creativity, and the ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented environment.

Must be fully vaccinated and boosted.

A stipend is paid for the coaching position at the end of the season. Additionally, candidates must complete 1) a criminal background check with fingerprint clearance, 2) the Center for Disease Control’s HEADS up concussion awareness training, and 3) AED/CPR certification training prior to the start of the season.

The salary for this position, paid in the form of a stipend is $3700.

Benefits offered to eligible employees include a range of options for health insurance coverage with generous employer contributions across the plans; an HSA plan; pre‑tax transit benefits; long‑term disability insurance; a retirement plan that includes a school contribution starting at 10% of salary with no mandatory employee contribution; a sabbatical program; breakfast and lunch without charge; support for professional growth and development; and the opportunity to participate in a community based on collaboration, mutual care, and a commitment to the greater good. Faculty may also apply for housing in a nearby Brearley‑owned building at favorable rates.

The Brearley School is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring exceptional, dedicated teachers of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other state or federally‑protected classification.