JVC Volleyball Coach

Reports to:  Director of Athletics   

FT/PT/R/T:  Part-Time Temporary

When needed: Fall 2025

UPrep is seeking a talented, engaging, and compassionate JVC Volleyball Coach. We look for staff and faculty who share our belief that a culturally rich and inclusive school community provides students with the best possible environment for a quality education. We need a leader who understands best practices in coaching volleyball and thrives on working independently as well as part of a team. If that sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you.

Who We Are:

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, is responsible for cooperating with the Varsity Head Coach to lead the JVC Volleyball team. Season begins on August 25th and concludes late October. Practices will be held approximately three to four times a week as facility space allows. There will be Saturday practices and games.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Teaches appropriate fundamentals, techniques and skills
• Is responsible for health and safety of the athletes
• In cooperation with Varsity Head Coach, articulates a well-defined and understandable coaching philosophy
• Applies developmentally appropriate and age appropriate methods to coaching student-athletes
• Emphasizes sportsmanship and leadership among athletes
• Clearly communicates to players, parents, administrators and staff
• Positively motivates athletes and promote teamwork
• Attends all meetings and trainings as required by the league and/or Athletic Director
• Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school’s documents
• Since safety and security are everyone’s responsibility, takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials and facilities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in physical education or related field from a four-year college or university preferred
• Demonstrated competence and experience in coaching volleyball required
• Recent successful coaching experience in an Upper School environment preferred
• Must possess or be willing to obtain valid First Aid/CPR card

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be a strong, successful volleyball player
• Deep knowledge of the intricacies of the game of volleyball
• Understanding of the developmental needs of upper school- aged students
• Efficient, well organized, and able to handle a variety of duties simultaneously
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the students and program
• Professional manner, discretion, and appearance
• Sense of humor, energy and enthusiasm and ability to hold students and oneself to high expectations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills and strong work ethic
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff
• Ability to work and communicate well with students and their parents
• Ability to maintain confidential information 
• Proficient in appropriate computer skills and office equipment
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, and talk
• Ability to use hands and operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work outside in any weather
• Some local travel may be required

Salary:

• Salary Stipend is based on experience and ranges from $4,000-$5,000
• Stipend paid in two installments on the last workday of each month of September and October
• This position is eligible for statutory benefits only

If this sounds like you, complete our online employment application.

Thank you for your interest in this position and in University Prep. Position open until filled. No phone calls or drop-ins please.

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