Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach (Grades 9-12)
McLean School·Montgomery County, Maryland
McLean School·Montgomery County, Maryland
The coach is responsible for overseeing the Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball team, planning practices, and administering matches. They must serve as a positive role model while ensuring athlete safety and maintaining communication with parents.
McLean School (mcleanschool.org), a K-12 co-educational independent school in Potomac, Maryland, seeks applicants for a Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach (Grades 9-12) for the Fall 2026 season, which runs from August through the end of October.
McLean School has, for over 70 years, helped bright students realize their full potential by providing a comprehensive college-preparatory program that emphasizes small classes and differentiated instruction.
Through our Abilities Model®, we embrace both traditional learners and those with mild-to-moderate learning challenges.
We recognize and teach individual strengths, responding to areas of challenge, but never defining students by them.
The Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach is responsible for overseeing the team, serving as a positive role model, and supporting the School's Mission and Core Values.
This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics, Coaching, and Mentoring.
The ideal candidate will have experience as a youth, high school, and/or club-level coach, experience with providing differentiated instruction to athletes of all levels, effective written and oral communication skills, knowledge of the fundamentals and techniques of competitive volleyball, an ability to build relationships and work well with others, and a sharp perspective on the role of athletics in the educational experience. Essential Duties Be a positive role model Plan, direct, and administer policies for all team practices and matches Communicate team expectations at the start of the season Design training sessions that are dynamic, engaging, and provide a challenge Create an environment of respect that is rooted in hard work, teamwork, sportsmanship, and supporting teammates Communicate with athletes and parents Ensure proper safety measures are observed when conducting team activities Attend seasonal coaches' meetings Give appropriate attention, care, and follow-up to student-athletes who are injured or ill, including filling out injury report forms McLean School is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, genetic status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please contact Director of Executive Support & Recruitment, Robin Speller.
The ideal candidate should have experience coaching at the youth, high school, or club level with a strong knowledge of volleyball fundamentals. Effective communication skills and the ability to provide differentiated instruction to athletes of all levels are preferred.
Market context
In Maryland, girls junior varsity volleyball coaching roles are often shaped by school-season hiring needs and the availability of candidates with youth, high school, or club experience. These positions can be competitive because schools look for strong fundamentals, clear communication, and the ability to adjust instruction for athletes at different skill levels. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then tailor your application to show specific coaching experience and athlete development examples.
