Bethel Church of Redding·Redding, California
Lead and develop the K–8 volleyball program by teaching fundamental skills and fostering sportsmanship in a Christ-centered environment. Responsibilities include planning practices, supervising games, and communicating with parents and administration.
The Volleyball Coach is responsible for leading and developing the school’s K–8 volleyball program in a Christ-centered environment. The coach will teach fundamental volleyball skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and character while creating a positive and encouraging atmosphere for student-athletes. The Volleyball Coach will support the mission and values of the school by modeling Christian leadership both on and off the court.
This is a zero hour/seasonal position with scheduled hours with an average of 10 scheduled hours per week during volleyball season (with additional hours during tournament weeks) and 0 hours per week during the remaining weeks of the year.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS Applicants to this position must complete a mandatory educational work history background check in addition to standard reference check and criminal background check. When completing your application, please include a complete educational work history (TEMPLATE HERE) [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1u5ahUDYnqbzWWnIRBFDpxUDYveVxSzSQAv68SDZMcA8/edit?usp=drive_link], as well as your authorization for this background check to be completed (COMPLETE ONLY PART A - APPLICANT AUTHORIZATION OF THIS FORM). [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lJK4BTNgMt4KMOEvMhSf-t1ixcFQz81P/view?usp=drive_link] Click the links to open then download a copy to fill out. Upload these two completed documents in the attachments section of your application. In addition to these two mandatory documents, we ask that you please include a resume and cover letter.
Job Requirements
Plan and lead age-appropriate volleyball practices for K–8 students.
Teach volleyball fundamentals, including serving, passing, setting, hitting, defense, and game strategy.
Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, and team activities.
Foster teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and positive character development.
Create a safe, encouraging, and Christ-centered team environment.
Organize practice schedules, game preparation, and player rotations.
Communicate effectively with parents, school administration, and athletic staff.
Ensure proper use, setup, and care of athletic equipment and facilities.
Encourage student growth spiritually, emotionally, socially, and physically.
Follow all school policies, safety procedures, and league regulations.
Attend scheduled games, practices, coaches meetings, and school athletic events as required.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with school administration, staff, parents, and volunteers.
Ability to motivate and encourage elementary and middle school students.
Maintain professionalism and appropriate conduct at all times.
Ability to supervise students in athletic settings safely and effectively.
Commitment to supporting the mission, values, and Christian culture of the school.
Flexibility to work afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekends for games or tournaments.
Candidates must have a high school diploma, previous volleyball experience, and a commitment to Christian values. A mandatory criminal and educational work history background check is required.
Market context
Volleyball coach openings in California can be competitive because schools often look for candidates who can combine sport-specific experience with student mentorship and alignment to the school’s mission. For this role, a high school diploma, prior volleyball experience, Christian values, and a background check are central requirements, while benefits include PTO, conference access, and discounts. Review the coaching expectations and prepare examples of your volleyball experience, since the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.