Volleyball Coach (Dirksen Junior High School) 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Volleyball Coach for Dirksen Junior High School for the 2026-2027 school year. This temporary position starts immediately and involves planning, coaching, and maintaining student eligibility records. The ideal candidate will hold CPR/AED certification, have expertise in volleyball, and demonstrate leadership skills with youth. Responsibilities also include overseeing practices, coordinating with the athletic director, and ensuring safety during games. Contact Dr. Judith Nash for more information.

Qualifications

• Expertise in coaching volleyball and knowledge of league regulations required.
• Certification in CPR/AED must be obtained before practices begin.
• Strong leadership skills to guide youth effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule regular practices throughout the season.
• Maintain student eligibility records to promote academic success.
• Oversee safety conditions of the facility and equipment.

Skills

Professional expertise in the sport being coached

Current CPR/AED certification

Responsible professional behavior

Knowledge of game rules and league regulations

Demonstrated skills in youth leadership

Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of people

Participation in Coaches Certification Program

Job description

Volleyball Coach (Dirksen Junior High School) 2026-2027

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION: Coach

POSITION GUIDE: Certified Personnel

9 Months

Internal Staff

REPORTS TO: Junior High Principal, Athletic Director

Qualifications

• Professional expertise in the sport being coached
• Current CPR/AED certification prior to first scheduled practice of season
• Responsible professional behavior
• Knowledge of game rules and league regulations
• Demonstrated skills in youth leadership
• Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of people
• Participation in Coaches Certification Program

Responsibilities

• Coach’s individual participation in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practices throughout the season
• Encourages academic success in the classroom by maintaining student eligibility records
• Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests
• Recommends the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
• Plans and conducts tryouts for the sport being coached
• Maintains necessary paperwork (attendance forms, tryout records, insurance forms, student physicals, etc.)
• Enforces discipline and sportsman‑like behavior at all times
• Oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility & equipment on assigned sport
• Participates in professional growth activities as scheduled
• Assists Athletic Director in the planning and supervision of an annual recognition program for school athletes
• If necessary, submits all media requests to Sandy Zalewski (Director of Communication and Development) for publication; coaches shall not submit directly to media groups
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Position Type

Temporary

Contact Information

DR. JUDITH NASH, Assistant Superintendent of HR

JPS District 86

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]