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Middle School Volleyball Head Coach

Shining Mountain Waldorf School
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Job Title: Middle School Volleyball Head Coach

Program: Athletics

Reports to: Athletic Director

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Date: June 2025

 

Position Summary

Coach and mentor middle school student-athletes (grades 6–8) in volleyball, with the bigger goal of teaching personal mastery, teamwork, resilience, and other life lessons through the game.

Middle School Volleyball Season Dates: The competitive season is approximately 10 weeks from August 27th through October 27th, with additional pre-season and postseason activities included. 

Practices/Matches: 

  • The team averages three events per week, which include a mix of practices and matches.
  • During the regular season:
    • Practices occur once or twice per week and last 90 minutes, starting at 3:15 PM.
    • Matches are typically scheduled once or twice per week, split between home and away.
  • When numbers allow, we field two teams (Gold and Maroon) with back-to-back games on match days.
  • Matches may begin as early as 4:00 PM, often on the same day as high school matches.
  • Shining Mountain competes in the 5280 League with similarly sized private schools.
  • Travel is required for away games throughout the Denver metro and Front Range area.

Note: The Middle School Volleyball Coach will have the option to coach middle school volleyball camp in July or August for additional pay outside of the in-season coaching term. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Honor the Shining Mountain Waldorf School Coaching Code of Ethics and practice the principles of a Double-Goal Coach (orientation and training provided). 
  • Teaching of the fundamental skills and tactics in ways that are developmentally appropriate and fun. 
  • Practice planning, set up and preparation and post practice clean up and close down. 
  • Game strategy and rotation planning and in-game team management.
  • Co-host pre-season parent meetings and postseason recognition banquets with the Athletic Director.
  • Support the Athletic Director with team related administrative duties when needed. 
  • Clear, effective, and timely communication with the Athletic Director regarding team related logistics, student-athlete concerns, parent relations, and all other team related matters. 
  • Ability to successfully perform the physical requirements of the position including setting up and taking down nets and other equipment related tasks. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  

Qualifications

  • Values in alignment with the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) and the principles of Double-Goal Coaching.
  • Volleyball specific knowledge including but not limited to the rules, tactics, foundational skills, and teaching progressions.
  • Previous experience coaching or teaching adolescents and/or pre-teens. 
  • Youth volleyball coaching experience preferred. 

Desirable Traits

  • A desire to be a One in A Million coach.
  • Passionate about sharing your love of Volleyball with the Shining Mountain student-athletes and community. 
  • Willing and able to to work with athletes with a wide range of experience, abilities and skills.
  • Able to find creative ways to make learning and playing volleyball fun. 
  • Able to quickly and easily develop rapport with student-athletes and parents and nurture positive relationships. 

Required Trainings (provided and paid for by SMWS) 

  • CPR/First Aid/AED training
  • Concussion awareness training
  • Positive Coaching Alliance Double-Goal Coach training 
  • School bus training when applicable 

Compensation:

  • Base stipend of $1,000 for the season with additional compensation based on experience.  
  • Opportunities to earn bonuses for consecutive years coaching, assuming additional responsibilities, and coaching the summer Volleyball Camp.   
  • Professional development stipend to support your growth as a coach. 

Shining Mountain Waldorf School is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, familial status, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law.  We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where employees are treated with respect and dignity.


Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three references to hrmgr@smwaldorf.or