Ethical Culture Fieldston School·York, New York
The Assistant Coach is responsible for teaching volleyball fundamentals, tactics, and strategies to students while monitoring their progress. They must also foster a safe, inclusive environment and maintain compliance with school and state regulations.
Who we are?
Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves an inclusive community of about 1,700 students on two campuses -- one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and the other in Manhattan. The Fieldston Middle and Upper campus located in Riverdale has approximately 400 students in 6-8th grades and 600 students in 9-12th grade.
What is essential about working at our school?
The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of inclusion and belonging deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace all aspects of an individual, including their ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs. We affirm both our differences and commonalities and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives and see the world beyond the self.
We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in an inclusive environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality.
We are seeking a Varsity Volleyball Head Coach and Assistant Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The applicant will have knowledge of Volleyball and the ability to teach fundamental skills, tactics, and strategies of the game to ECFS students.
Our program competes in the IVY Preparatory School League, the Athletic Association of Independent Schools of NYC, and is a member of the New York State Association of Independent Schools. The school has fielded a highly competitive program for many years and continues to strive for excellence in its coaches and players.
This is a seasonal position that begins with pre-season practice, as required by the seasonal calendar. The candidate should be available during the week in the late afternoons.
This position begins on August 24th, 2026 and runs through November 9, 2026, and the hiring range for these positions are $3,981- $10,287.
Please note that this is an onsite role and not performed remotely. Ethical Culture Fieldston School retains its right to modify job duties in accordance with changing operational needs.
To Apply All candidates should visit our employment page at www.ecfs.org [http://www.ecfs.org/] to apply. Please send a resume, and contact information for three references.
EEO ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to be a welcoming community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to hiring practices that ensure all candidates are given fair consideration in alignment with our institutional mission and goals.
Market context
In New York, volleyball coach openings are often tied to school athletics programs that need staff with student supervision and team leadership experience. These roles can be competitive because schools look for candidates who can coach volleyball, work effectively with grades 6-12, and communicate clearly while supporting an inclusive team culture. Before applying, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit with the original job description and tailor your experience to coaching, organization, and student engagement.