Middle School 7th Grade Head Volleyball Coach 2026

WAVERLY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Position Announcement Job Title: Middle School 7th Grade Head Volleyball Coach Location: Middle School Start Date: August 2026 Salary Range/ Level: Per current WEA Master Agreement Schedule B $1553.94 Terms of Employment: Season Date Posted: August 14, 2026 Application Deadline: Until Filled Job Description Job Summary We areseekinga dedicated and enthusiastic coach to lead the Waverlymiddle schoolvolleyball program for this upcoming season. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the sport, a commitment to fostering student-athlete development, and the ability to create a positive and inclusive team environment. This seasonal position requires effective communication skills, strong leadership abilities, and a focus on skill development and teamwork.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties,knowledge,and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following: Coachvolleyballat themiddle/high school level(MHSAA) Must be able to effectivelyteach and coachstudent athletes. Plan, organize, and conduct daily practice sessions focused on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Develop game strategies and prepare the team for competitions. Monitor and evaluate individual and team performance, providing constructive feedback to athletes. Ability to instill, enforce and provide fair and firm direction. Foster a positive team culture that encourages respect, collaboration, and personal growth among student-athletes. Collaborate with other coaches and school staff to promote a cohesive athletic program. Attend all scheduled games and events, supporting the team andrepresentingWaverly Middle School positively. Communicate regularly with athletes, parents, and school administration.regardingpractice schedules, game details, and team expectations Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants during practices and competitions. Coordinate teambuilding/bonding activities. Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance coaching skills and knowledge of the sport. Willingto attend summer camps. Regular and on-time attendance isrequired. Other duties as assigned. This description describes the type and level of work performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilitiesrequiredin the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of a high school diploma. Experience coachingvolleyballathletes at themiddle/high school level. Strong knowledge ofvolleyball rules,strategiesand techniques. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Current First Aid/CPR Certificationand CPI (de-escalation) certificate or willingness to obtain. Must have attended MHSAA Cap Program or willingness to attend. Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities: Ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.Ability todemonstratethe character traits of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring when interacting with staff, students, and community members.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distancevisionand ability to adjust/focus.

WORKENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work is performed indoorsandoutdoors. The employee isdirectly responsiblefor the safety, well-beingand work output of students.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis required tocompare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills,compile,and negotiate. Notice of Non-discrimination Non-Discrimination TheWaverly CommunitySchools will not discriminateagainst any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability,veteran,or military status. Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations:Assistancewith the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io)or View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Waverly Community Schools