Middle School Volleyball Coach

Mark Day School; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Job summary

Mark Day School in San Rafael, CA seeks enthusiastic middle school volleyball coaches to lead 6th–8th grade athletes for the fall season. Coaches foster a positive, encouraging environment, teach skills, and promote fair play.

Season runs September through mid November with practices twice weekly from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. Stipends are $2,000 for head coach and $1,000 for assistant coach for the season. Direct Supervisor: Athletic Director.

Qualifications

• Passion for coaching student-athletes.
• Experience working with middle-school students.
• Ability to motivate and inspire children in an athletic setting.
• Strong leadership, initiative, organization, collaboration, and communication.
• Patience and calmness under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Set high expectations for responsibility, commitment, positive attitude, growth mindset, teamwork, and fair play.
• Teach sport-specific volleyball skills, strategies, and techniques to develop individual and team abilities.
• Ensure safe fundamental techniques are taught throughout the season.
• Uphold school mission, values, and Seven Pillars of Character.
• Maintain safety measures during team activities.
• Maintain professional relationships with student-athletes, refs, faculty, and families.
• Support holistic development of student-athletes beyond athletics.
• Create meaningful practice structure to optimize instruction and time for all players.
• Foster leadership qualities on and off the court.
• Monitor student-athlete academic performance and adherence to league policies.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Motivation

Communication

Patience

Education

Job description

Mark Day School seeks enthusiastic, dedicated middle school volleyball coaches to lead our eager 6th - 8th grade athletes! The ideal candidate has a positive, encouraging demeanor, a passion for volleyball, and good sportspersonship. We hope to hire someone who can motivate individuals and maintain a team environment. Mark Day School’s athletic program aims to develop well-rounded student-athletes with a focus on fitness, athletic skills, and teamwork.

Mark Day School Mission Statement

Mark Day School discovers and nurtures what is finest in each child in a vibrant, inclusive learning community. Innovative and full of heart, Mark Day School strives to develop well-rounded critical thinkers in a challenging program that fosters academic excellence and responsible world citizenship.

Season Information

• Position: Head / Assistant Coach
• Grade & Sport: Gr. 6th, 7th and 8th Volleyball
• Season Dates: September - mid November
• Practices: Twice a week 3:30 - 5 pm
• Stipend: $2,000 (head coach) $1000 (assistant coach) for the season
• Direct Supervisor: Athletic Director - ------------

Responsibilities

• Coaches should set high expectations for responsibility, commitment, positive attitude, growth mindset, teamwork, and a sense of fair play
• Teach sports-specific skills, strategies, and techniques to develop students’ individual and team abilities
• Teach student-athletes to perform sound, safe fundamental techniques of the designated sport throughout the season
• They will uphold the Mission of the school and conduct themselves accordingly Mark Day School values- click here for more details on our mission statement, philosophy, and Seven Pillars of Character
• Ensure proper safety measures are observed when conducting team activities
• Coaches should demonstrate personal integrity, use appropriate language, and have professional relationships with student-athletes, refs, faculty/staff, and families.
• Coaches will assist in the total development of all student-athletes by using positive methods to create an ideal learning environment, therefore, helping them through their life journey, not just their athletic journey
• Coaches will create and implement a meaningful practice structure to enhance instruction, development, and effective use of time for all members of the team within the program
• Coaches will use a holistic approach when evaluating a student-athlete using qualities such as skill, character, integrity, leadership, coachability, and a love for the sport
• Coaches will foster an environment that will develop positive leadership qualities both on and off the field of play
• Involved in the academic performance of the student-athlete
• Follows league policies, site procedures, and rules
• Fosters training in conduct, ethics, and sportsmanship for all participants and coaches

Experience and Qualifications

• Passion for coaching and teaching student-athletes
• Has previous experience working with middle-school-age students
• Experience motivating and inspiring children in an athletic setting
• Strong leadership skills with initiative, follow-through, organization, collaboration, and communication
• Patience, and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations