JV Head/Varsity Assistant Volleyball Coach (Lead Assistant-Girls
Carolina Day School
Location
Asheville, North Carolina
Quick overview
The coach will collaborate with the Head Coach to implement strategies, analyze opponents, and lead portions of practices, focusing on skill development and team installations. This role also involves providing strategic insights during games and assisting with scouting and film sessions.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have previous coaching or high-level playing experience at the high school or collegiate level. Essential qualifications include strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to contribute to a team-oriented staff, and a passion for volleyball and character development.
Job description
Location
- Carolina Day School –
- Asheville,
- NC
- Department:
- Athletics
- Employment
- Type: Part-Time/Seasonal (Fall Sports Season)
Carolina Day School is seeking a dedicated and dynamic JV Head/Varsity Assistant Volleyball Coach (Lead Assistant) to join our athletics team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head Coach to support and enhance all aspects of the Girls Volleyball program, with a focus on strategy, player development, and program culture.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about the game of volleyball and values building meaningful relationships with student-athletes. This Coach will play a key role in shaping the daily execution and long-term vision of the program.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Head Coach to implement strategies, analyze opponents, and contribute to both individual and team development
- Lead portions of practices, including skill-specific drills, team segments, and offensive/defensive installations
- Provide strategic insights and adjustments during games and contribute actively during timeouts.
- Assist in scouting opponents and leading film sessions as assigned
- Support student-athlete recruitment, retention, and overall team engagement
- Participate in daily practice planning and contribute to the broader goals of program development
Qualifications
- Previous coaching experience or high-level playing experience at the high school or collegiate level required
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to connect with and motivate student-athletes
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to a team-oriented coaching staff
- Passion for the game of volleyball and a strong commitment to character development
- High energy, positive attitude, and a growth mindset
Desired Qualities
- A coach who values relationship-building as a core element of coaching
- Vision-driven and capable of helping chart a path toward long-term program goals
- Enthusiastic about mentoring young athletes and fostering a positive, high-energy team environment
- Committed to using volleyball as a platform for personal, academic, and athletic development
Stipend position only.
Americans with Disability Act Specifications
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
Work environment characteristics described here 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.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.