Middle School Volleyball Coach - Lead & Grow Student Athletes

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 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.