Volleyball Coach, 6th Grade - Boys (2026/2027)

Livermoreschools; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Livermoreschools Athletic Department seeks an experienced Athletic Coach to guide student-athletes, plan daily practices, and lead teams during competitions.

You will emphasize discipline, skill development, and sportsmanship while ensuring safety and fair play across all activities, coordinating with parents, staff, and administrators.

Qualifications

• Plan, organize, and conduct daily practices and lead the team during competitions.
• Teach fundamental and advanced skills and proper conditioning.
• Ensure athlete safety across practices, games, and travel.
• Monitor academic progress and behavior, reinforcing student-first mindset.
• Maintain clear communication with parents, staff, and administration.
• Manage uniforms and equipment inventory and assist with facility prep.
• Act as a positive role model to foster sportsmanship and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct daily practices and lead the team during competitions.
• Teach skills, strategies, and conditioning to optimize performance.
• Supervise athletes to ensure safety during practices, games, and travel.
• Monitor academics and conduct, reinforcing the student-first motto.
• Communicate schedules and expectations with parents, staff, and media.
• Maintain inventory of uniforms and equipment and aid facility prep.
• Serve as a positive mentor promoting fair play and teamwork.

Skills

Practice & Game Management

Skill Development

Safety & Supervision

Academic Monitoring

Communication

Equipment & Logistics

Mentorship & Role Model

Job description

ATHLETIC COACH

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The athletic coach instructs athletes in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes self-discipline, character development, and school pride. They report directly to the Athletic Director and ensure all activities comply with district, state, and conference regulations.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Practice & Game Management: Plan, organize, and conduct daily practices and lead the team during competitions, including weekend tournaments.

• Skill Development: Teach fundamental and advanced skills, strategies, and proper conditioning to optimize performance.

• Safety & Supervision: Ensure the safety of student-athletes by supervising them at all times, including practices, games, locker rooms, and on travel.

• Academic & Behavioral Monitoring: Monitor the academic progress and conduct of student-athletes, emphasizing that "student" comes before "athlete".

• Communication: Maintain clear communication with parents, staff, administration, and the media regarding schedules and expectations.

• Equipment & Logistics: Maintain an inventory of uniforms and equipment, and assist with facility preparation.

• Mentorship: Act as a positive role model, fostering good sportsmanship, teamwork, and fair play.