Assistant Volleyball Coach – Job Description
Position Summary:
The Assistant Volleyball Coach supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the volleyball program, including player development, practice planning, game execution, and fostering a positive team culture. This position plays a key role in building a cohesive, competitive, and development-focused program across all levels.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist the Head Coach in planning and conducting practices, training sessions, and team activities
- Provide instruction on fundamental and advanced volleyball skills, including serving, passing, setting, hitting, and defensive systems
- Support game-day preparation, including scouting, lineup development, and in-game adjustments
- Help foster a positive, competitive, and team-first culture aligned with the program’s values
- Build strong relationships with student-athletes while promoting accountability, discipline, and sportsmanship
- Assist with player development by providing consistent feedback and evaluating performance
- Supervise student-athletes during practices, competitions, travel, and team events
- Communicate effectively with players, parents, and coaching staff regarding schedules, expectations, and program updates
- Collaborate with coaching staff to ensure alignment across all program levels (freshman, sophomore, JV, varsity)
- Assist with program operations such as equipment management, uniforms, and facility setup/teardown
- Support off-season training, camps, and program development initiatives
- Ensure compliance with school, district, and state athletic association policies and guidelines
- Promote academic success and support student-athlete eligibility standards
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Prior volleyball playing and/or coaching experience preferred
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a coaching staff
- Passion for teaching, mentoring, and developing student-athletes
- Availability for practices, matches, and off-season/summer programming