Volleyball Coach

@ BASIS Independent Schools
BASIS Independent Schoolsbasisindependentschools.com

Volleyball Coach

Brooklyn, NY
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

BASIS Independent Schools serve PreK–grade 12 students across several states. We seek a passionate, experienced volleyball coach to lead our Grade 6 program, emphasizing leadership, strategy, and student development in a supportive environment.

Requirements

  • Previous successful coaching experience
  • Knowledge of volleyball techniques
  • Strong leadership and communication
  • Motivate student athletes
  • Commitment to student growth

Qualifications

  • Middle school coaching experience
  • Knowledge of volleyball rules
  • Leadership skills
  • Organizational skills
  • CPR/First Aid certification

Full job description

At BASIS Independent Schools, we believe students are capable of more than they can imagine, and that the most powerful education inspires them to think for themselves. With expert teachers, a thoughtfully designed curriculum, and a warm, welcoming culture, students grow into fearless and confident thinkers prepared to explore, question, and contribute with purpose. BASIS Independent Schools, a subsidiary of Spring Education Group, is a national network of PreK–grade 12 private, secular schools, with 12 schools located in California, New York, Northern Virginia, and Washington State.

Position Summary:

BASIS Independent Brooklyn Upper School, a grades 3–12 private school, is seeking qualified candidates for a passionate, dedicated, and experienced Head Coach to lead our Grade 6 Volleyball program. The Head Coach will be responsible for all aspects of the middle school volleyball program, including but not limited to player development, strategic planning, team management, fostering a positive and competitive team culture, and ensuring the program aligns with the school's mission and values. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of volleyball techniques and strategies, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to the academic and personal growth of student athletes.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive vision and philosophy for the grade 6 school volleyball program that emphasizes skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and academic success.

  • Plan, organize, and conduct effective practices and training sessions that focus on fundamental skills, advanced techniques, game strategies, and physical conditioning. Provide constructive feedback and individualized instruction to student-athletes.

  • Develop and implement game strategies and tactics. Make informed decisions during competitions to maximize team performance.

  • Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive team environment that promotes strong relationships, accountability, and a commitment to team goals.

  • Prioritize the academic progress, physical health, and emotional well-being of all student-athletes. Serve as a positive role model and mentor.

  • Maintain clear and consistent communication with players, parents, and school administration.

  • Ensure adherence to all school policies, athletic department guidelines, league rules, and state athletic association regulations.

  • Oversee and mentor any assistant coaches, ensuring alignment with the program's philosophy and goals.

  • Stay current with coaching techniques, rule changes, and best practices in volleyball.

Qualifications:

  • Previous successful coaching experience at the middle school level or equivalent

  • Comprehensive knowledge of volleyball techniques, strategies, and rules.

  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

  • Ability to motivate and inspire student athletes.

  • Demonstrated commitment to the academic and personal development of student athletes.

  • CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.
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