Volleyball Coach

Bank Street College of Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Bank Street School for Children seeks an After School Volleyball Coach to lead the Upper School Volleyball Clinic, conducting weekly practices and coaching games during the fall season. The role works under the Auxiliary Programs team and emphasizes sportsmanship, integrity, and youth development for 5th–8th graders.

The position is part-time and hourly, with practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, including home and away games.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience coaching volleyball with youth athletes.
• Availbility for fall practices and games.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain.
• Willingness to collaborate and work with individuals and groups.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and Instruction: create and submit practice plans.
• Conduct practices and coach games two to three days per week.
• Set up and clean up equipment and facilities before/after practices.
• Implement safety measures to ensure student well-being.
• Supervise students and mentor them throughout the clinic.
• Build relationships with students, faculty, and families.
• Communicate effectively and mentor students.
• Model leadership and uphold Bank Street rules.
• Oversee dismissal of students after practices and games.
• Communicate weekly with families via email; handle admin tasks.
• Uphold values of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Skills

Volleyball coaching

Youth coaching

First Aid CPR

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

After School Volleyball Coach

Start Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Pay Rate: Head Coach: $40 - $50 per hour Assistant Coach: $25 - $30 per hour

Schedule: Fall season: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - Thursday, October 29, 2026, adhering to the Bank Street calendar

Practices: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Games: Home games begin at 3:30 PM and typically run an hour and a half to two hours, ending at approximately 5:00 PM; away games end at approximately 6:00 PM. Game duration may vary depending on travel distance from Bank Street.

Part-time, hourly position

About Bank Street School for Children

A leader in progressive education for more than 100 years, the Bank Street School for Children provides students, from nursery through 8th grade, an education that engages their natural curiosity, nurtures critical thinking, and helps to develop a sense of community and social responsibility. Through a teaching approach that is fundamentally hands-on and child-centered, Bank Street students develop the courage and confidence to think independently, work collaboratively, understand themselves and others more deeply, and possess the compassion to make meaning of the world around them.

About the Position

The Volleyball Coach leads Bank Street's Upper School Volleyball Clinic, conducting weekly practices and coaching games throughout the fall season. Working under the supervision of the Auxiliary Programs team, the coach embodies Bank Street's values of sportsmanship, integrity, and youth development, and creates an environment where student athletes build skill, confidence, and a sense of team. This role is well suited to a dynamic coach with experience working with 5th through 8th grade students and an understanding of social and emotional learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Coaching and Instruction
  
  
  
  • Create and submit practice plans
  
  
  • Conduct practices and coach games two to three days per week
  
  
  • Set up and clean up equipment and facilities before and after practices and games
  
  
  • Implement appropriate safety measures to ensure the well-being of students
  
  
  
  


• Student Supervision and Mentorship
  
  
  
  • Supervise students and staff members throughout the sports clinic
  
  
  • Build relationships with students, faculty, and family members
  
  
  • Serve as an effective communicator who can mentor students
  
  
  • Model professional leadership and encourage positive behavior by adhering to Bank Street rules and regulations
  
  
  • Oversee the dismissal of students after every practice and game
  
  
  
  


• Communication and Administration
  
  
  
  • Communicate weekly with families via email
  
  
  • Handle administrative responsibilities as necessary
  
  
  • Uphold Bank Street's principles and values of equity, diversity, and inclusion
  
  
  
  

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma


• Experience playing or coaching volleyball with youth athletes or school-age children


• Availability to attend all team practices, games, and meetings across the fall season


• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or the ability to obtain certification prior to the start of the season


• Willingness to collaborate as part of a team and to develop skills in working with individual children, small groups, and the whole group

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree


• Experience coaching 5th through 8th grade students


• Understanding of social and emotional learning


• Experience in youth sports and family engagement activities


• Prior experience working as part of the Bank Street community

ABOUT US

Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families. Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children. At Bank Street's Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human d