Job detail
Volleyball Coach, 7th Grade - Boys (2026/2027)
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Schools
Location
Livermore, California
Quick overview
The coach is responsible for planning and conducting daily volleyball practices and leading the team during competitions. They must ensure student-athlete safety, monitor academic progress, and foster character development and school pride.
Requirements summary
The candidate must be able to instruct athletes in sport-specific rules, techniques, and conditioning. They are required to maintain clear communication with parents and administration while complying with district and state regulations.
CommunicationStudent SupervisionEquipment ManagementMentorshipSportsmanshipSkill DevelopmentPractice PlanningConditioningAcademic MonitoringVolleyball Coaching
Job description
- ATHLETIC COACH ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The athletic coach instructs athletes in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes self-discipline, character development, and school pride.
- They report directly to the Athletic Director and ensure all activities comply with district, state, and conference regulations.
- Key Responsibilities & Duties Practice & Game Management: Plan, organize, and conduct daily practices and lead the team during competitions, including weekend tournaments.
- Skill Development: Teach fundamental and advanced skills, strategies, and proper conditioning to optimize performance.
- Safety & Supervision: Ensure the safety of student-athletes by supervising them at all times, including practices, games, locker rooms, and on travel.
- Academic & Behavioral Monitoring: Monitor the academic progress and conduct of student-athletes, emphasizing that "student" comes before "athlete".
Communication
- Maintain clear communication with parents, staff, administration, and the media regarding schedules and expectations.
- Equipment &
- Logistics: Maintain an inventory of uniforms and equipment, and assist with facility preparation.
Mentorship
Act as a positive role model, fostering good sportsmanship, teamwork, and fair play.