Volleyball Coach
The New School
Job Title: Head Coach - Volleyball, MS physical Ed./Fitness
Reports to: Athletic Director
Part Time - Professional
School Year Hours:
Monday to Friday: Avg 4 to 6 hrs per day, depending on the day.
1.5 hours/day with Middle School (6th-8th) Volleyball 3 to 5 days per week
2 hours/day with Upper School (9th-12th) Volleyball 5 days per week
1 hour/day PE/Fitness
1 hour/week allotted for athletic dept. meetings/program building
Summer Hours:
Only where necessary to facilitate sport practices/games/camps
Team Camps in July/August
Practices set by Coach
Volleyball Camp/Clinic led by Coach
Job Summary
The Head Coach - Volleyball will be primarily responsible for overseeing the entire Volleyball program Middle School thru Upper School. As well, they will work with our Youth Sports Director to help facilitate the proper development process for grades K-5th. This position does not include a teaching role, but does require support of the Middle School Physical Education class. If applicable there will be opportunity to support our female athletes in other sports such as Basketball, XC, Track, and/or Tennis.
Duties/Responsibilities
Scheduling all Volleyball practices/games/camps, and any necessary transportation with the support of the Director of Operations.
Find a volunteer assistant coach that can work as your direct support.
Willing and able to drive a 12 or 15 seater passenger van up to 2 hours to a from campus.
Coordinating all Game Day needs for Volleyball with our Director of Operations.
Athletic registrations for all Volleyball leagues/tournaments/events
Collaborating with the Athletic Director, along with different division heads within the academic space to ensure a quality working relationship between athletics and academics.
Coordinate Volleyball related events on the athletic calendar with the Director of Operations.
Manage all VB communications with parents via Stack Team App
Work with the Athletic Director and Director of Operations to coordinate getting all team gear and clothing prepared ahead of the season.
Spearhead organizing and planning for any team led Volleyball specific fundraising.
Keep an available space and open door policy for our female student athletes in an effort to foster healthy relationships and whole person development specifically for our female student athletes.
Collaborate with the rest of the athletic department to help facilitate the TNS Athletic Golf Tournament Fundraiser, which includes being at the event on the day it is held.
Creating and hosting VB Camps or Clinics within the school year and/or summer.
Work hand in hand with our Youth Sports Director to ensure alignment within all of our VB programming.
Being actively involved in the Spring and Summer planning months for the upcoming school years.
Partnering with the Admissions team, Athletic Director, and Director of Operations to coordinate the Application Process for potential student-athletes. Including but not limited to, Financial Aid, Applications, Scholarship support, and potential Re-Enrollment for any potential Volleyball Student-Athletes
Co-Lead Middle School P.E./Fitness with another athletic coach
If applicable, assist coaching for Girls Basketball team both in games and practices
If applicable, assist coaching for Track and Field both in games and practices
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher - Preference in Sports
(2+ yrs) Experience communicating via Email, Teams, and/or by Phone to a community of players and parents.
(2+ yrs) Coaching Volleyball teams with players between ages of 12 and 18.
Experience coaching in the Club Volleyball space and the college recruitment process
(2+ yrs) Developing beginner level volleyball players through skill development
Preferred: Experience in an Athletic Operations role working with student-athletes in school or club sports
Preferred: Experience creating and implementing Operations processes for a sport program
Preferred: Experience working with Google Workspace; Sheets, Docs, Calendar, Email. Understanding the difference between youth sports and Varsity sports. Works well within a team setting

















