Middle School Girls Volleyball Coach

Highlands School; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Highlands School is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic 7th/8th grade girls volleyball coach for an exciting opportunity this season. Responsibilities include coaching practices, teaching skills, and mentoring athletes, with support for necessary certifications. This role offers a chance to impact young athletes positively while working within a structured team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be CPR/1st aid certified; school will pay for certification if needed.
• Prior coaching experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model and teach volleyball skills through practices.
• Condition athletes and manage all aspects of team practices and games.
• Monitor players' conduct and teach sportsmanship and responsibility.

Skills

Ability to work well with children of various ages

Basic knowledge of volleyball

Willingness to learn

Education

CPR/1st aid certification

Job description

Are you motivated and enthusiastic about teaching and coaching? Do you enjoy mentoring eager-to-learn middle school girls? Are you passionate about helping our youth strive to be their best on and off the court? If you’d like to make a difference in our students’ lives in just eight short weeks, then this is the job for you! Highlands School is looking for a 7 th /8 th grade girls volleyball coach.

• Serve as a positive role model to the players and parents
• Teach skills through effectively planned practices at a level appropriate for each member of the team
• Condition athletes appropriately for activities requiring endurance, strength, and agility
• Responsible for all aspects of directing the team’s practice and play in games
• Teach sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethic, and responsibility to one’s team
• Monitor players' personal conduct during games
• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work well with children of various ages
• Must be CPR/1 st aid certified - if need to be certified school will pay for certification
• Basic knowledge of volleyball
• Willingness to learn and follow Highlands School rules and guidelines regarding youth sports
• Prior coaching experience helpful but not required
• Coaches must register through DragonFly - details upon inquiry
• Must take several online AHSAA classes, fees paid by school– details upon inquiry

Practice and Game Schedule:

• Practice can start August 3rd
• 4-5 practices a week – coach sets practice days and times
• Season runs from August 20th-October 11th
• Current match dates: August 26th and 27th, September 4th, 11th, 15th, and 23rd

*We cannot accept electronic signatures on the application. Candidates must scan or send an application with an original, print signature.

Highlands School does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religious belief, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other protected class pursuant to applicable local, state or federal laws.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Kavita Vasil, Head of School

Highlands School, 4901 Old Leeds Road, Birmingham, AL 35213

205.956.9731

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