Varsity Volleyball Head Coach

The Shipley School seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Varsity Volleyball Head Coach. The Varsity Volleyball Head Coach will serve as the head of the entire volleyball program under the general direction of the Director of Athletics and the Associate Director of Athletics. In this role, the incumbent is responsible for the oversight and involvement in all parts of the volleyball program for grades 6-12, and will coach the Upper School Varsity team. This is a stipend, exempt position within the athletics department reporting to the Director of Athletics.

Major Responsibilities:

• Follows and upholds policies and mission statement of The Shipley School
• Schedule all Upper School Volleyball contests (Varsity and Junior Varsity)
• Plan all practice sessions and competition
• Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for development and athletic achievement in the sport
• Travel to and from off-site locations (practice or contests) with student-athletes
• Assist AD in recruiting, hiring, and evaluating coaches within the program
• Recruit student athletes of all ages for application to Shipley
• Demonstrate good sportsmanship and maintain appropriate conduct towards the student-athletes, opposing team, officials, spectators, etc.
• Ensure a positive environment free of hazing, harassment, bullying and intimidating language and behaviors - aligned with our Community Commitment

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience coaching volleyball, highly preferred in Varsity Volleyball
• Availability to work a flexible schedule that includes some nights and weekends
• First Aid and CPR training - or have the ability to be trained
• Ability to drive a 9 passenger van
• Ability to carry 50 lbs
• Ability to be outside for prolonged periods of time in a variety of weather conditions

The Shipley School, founded in 1894, is a co-educational, college preparatory, independent day school currently enrolling approximately 800 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, the school is committed to educational excellence and dedicated to developing in each student a love of learning and compassionate participation in the world.

The Shipley School is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals. The school will make all employment decisions for employees and applicants without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, age, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity, and expression, creed, genetic predisposition, a victim of domestic violence or any other basis protected by law.