WJMS Volleyball Assistant Coach 2026-2027 School Year

West Jessamine Middle School; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

West Jessamine Middle School in Nicholasville, KY is seeking an Assistant Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. You will assist coaches in various secondary athletic programs, promoting sports in the school and community, and helping organize practices and strategies under the head coach's direction.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 64 college hours, CPR/First Aid/AED, and multiple trainings. This is an extra-duty, on-site position with opportunities to mentor student athletes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED as required by Kentucky law with 64 college hours.
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification required.
• Coaches Code of Ethics and safety trainings listed in job posting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting sports in the school and community.
• Help plan athletic programs and organize practices.
• Teach fundamental skills, team plans, and game rules.
• Model good sportsmanship and provide guidance to students.
• Check eligibility, insurance coverage, and parent consent.
• Support learning experiences with small groups of athletes.

Skills

Fundamentals of sports

Health and safety regulations

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED + 64 college hours

Job description

WJMS Volleyball Assistant Coach 2026-2027 School Year

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Job Details

Job ID: 5948884

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ASSISTANT COACH

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist coaches in various secondary school athletic programs.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Assist in promoting sports in the school and community.


• Assist the head coach in planning the athletic program.


• Assist the head coach in organizing and supervising practices.


• Assist the head coach in teaching individual fundamental skills, team plan, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.


• Assist the head coach in teaching good sportsmanship and self-control.


• Assist in checking eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.


• Assist students by providing a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.


• Conduct learning experiences, under the direction of the coaches, with small groups of student athletes.


• Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes.


• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Fundamentals of various sports.


• Health and safety regulations.


• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

• Assist coaches on one or more sports.


• Understand and follow oral and written directions.


• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.


• Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate as required by Kentucky law and 64 semester hours college credit.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Proof of Adult CPR/First Aid/ AED Certification
2. NFHS Coaching Principles Certification
3. KRS 160.445– Heat Related Emergency Training
4. Official transcripts and diplomas
5. Coaches Code of Ethics Form
6. Current W4 Form
7. Current Medical Exam with TB test
8. Criminal records check
9. Copy of driver’s license and Social Security Card, verifying minimum age of 21 years old.
10. Concussion training
11. Application
12. Physical Restraint & Seclusion Training
13. Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Training
14. KMA/KHSAA Sports Safety Course
15. KHSAA Sport Specific Rules Clinic

Position Type: Extra-Duty

Contact Information

• Jan Perkins , Athletic Director


• West Jessamine Middle School


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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