Assistant Volleyball Coach

Young World Physical Education; Heathsville (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a part-time Assistant Volleyball Coach for Northumberland High School in Heathsville, Virginia. The position entails coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques, fostering their appreciation for the sport.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for organizing meetings, assessing player skills, developing practice schedules, and communicating with parents about their student’s performance. Immediate starting date required.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching and motivating student athletes.
• Ability to develop practice schedules and game strategies.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Hold organizational meetings for potential athletes.
• Assess players' skills and assign team positions.
• Develop a regular practice schedule for individual and team development.
• Monitor the academic performance of team members.
• Communicate with parents regarding student athletic performance.

Skills

Coaching techniques

Team motivation

Game strategy

Player assessment

Job description

Assistant Volleyball Coach

Northumberland County School District – Northumberland High School – Heathsville, Virginia

Job Details

• Job ID: 5724833
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Summary: Position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

Essential Duties

1. Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
2. Assesses player’s skills and assigns team positions.
3. Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
4. Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
5. Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary.
6. Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
7. Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
8. Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
9. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
10. Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
11. Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
12. Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
13. Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
14. Models sports‑like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
15. Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
16. Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
17. Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
18. Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
19. Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
20. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Other Duties

1. Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
2. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the school principal, athletic director, or other appropriate administrators.

Position Type: Part‑Time

Contact Information

• Johnny Mothershead , Athletic Director
• Northumberland High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]