Middle School Head Volleyball Coach

Position Overview

Williamsburg Independent School District is seeking a dedicated, energetic, and student-focused Middle School Volleyball Head Coach to lead our middle school volleyball program. The Head Coach will be responsible for teaching fundamental skills, instilling dynamic teamwork, promoting sportsmanship, and fostering a positive environment aligned with Jacket Pride. This role serves as a vital bridge in preparing student-athletes academically and athletically for high school competition within KHSAA guidelines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Player Development

Plan, organize, and execute structured practice sessions focusing on fundamental volleyball skills (passing, setting, serving, hitting, and footwork), team rotation strategies, and athletic conditioning.

Promote physical fitness, sportsmanship, discipline, and academic accountability among all team members.

Evaluate student performance, provide constructive feedback, and establish fair, transparent expectations regarding playing time and squad selections.

Collaborate with the High School Volleyball Coaching Staff to align instructional schemes, terminology, and long-term program goals.

Administrative & Game Day Management

Manage game-day logistics, team travel, equipment inventory, and uniform distribution/collection.

Maintain accurate team rosters, player physical forms, and emergency contact information.

Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents/guardians, faculty, and administration regarding schedules, team policies, and transportation plans.

Ensure student eligibility requirements set by Williamsburg Independent School District and middle school athletic governing bodies are monitored and met.

Safety & Facility Management

Ensure direct supervision of student-athletes at all times—during practices, locker room prep, home games, away travel, and until all players are picked up.

Adhere strictly to district safety protocols, CPR/First Aid standards, and concussion management procedures.

Maintain clean, organized athletic facilities (gymnasium, storage areas) and ensure safe usage of all volleyball equipment.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Certifications:

Valid First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications (or ability to obtain before season start).

Completion of state/KHSAA-mandated safety courses (Concussion in Sports, Heat Illness Prevention, Sudden Cardiac Arrest).

Experience:

Background in playing or coaching volleyball preferred.

Demonstrated ability to engage, mentor, and build positive relationships with middle school-aged youth (grades 6–8).

Clearances: Successful completion of state background check (FBI/KSP) and child abuse registry clearance as required by Kentucky law.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Solid understanding of rules, strategies, skill progression, and drill design for middle school volleyball.

Strong verbal communication and organizational skills.

Ability to demonstrate patience, leadership, and emotional maturity under competitive conditions.

High standard of personal integrity and commitment to upholding district values.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Physical agility to demonstrate volleyball techniques, bend, stretch, lift equipment up to 30 lbs, and stand for extended periods during practices and matches.

Indoor gymnasium environment; requires evening availability for practices and games, along with local travel for away contests.

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