MS Volleyball Coach

Position Type:

Schedule B and Additional Duties/Coaching

Date Posted:

12/1/2025

Location:

Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

until filled TITLE: Middle School Volleyball Coach

PURPOSE: Instruct athletes in team and individual fundamentals, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to realize individual and team success. At the same time, the student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of positive values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline and self-confidence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current Illinois Teaching Certificate or IESA/Human Kinetics Coaching Essentials (Formerly ASEP)

Prior participation or coaching experience in sports preferred

Effective communication Skills

Exemplary character and ethics

All coaches must submit to a criminal background check

Obtain/maintain CPR/AED Certification

Successfully complete prior to start of season, IESA/IHSA concussion protocol (renew every two years)

Complete assigned District on-line trainings REPORTS TO:

Athletic Director and Principal

KNOWLEDGE OF SPORT:

Basic coaching strategies and principles as specific to the sport of volleyball

Offensive and defensive style of play

Knowledge of player position responsibilities, service rotation, and principles of rally scoring

Ability to teach and/or demonstrate correct performance skills necessary to play volleyball

Demonstrates working knowledge of game management

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

(The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.)

Program Administration

Demonstrates exemplary sportsmanship and good character within all aspects of the program

Assists in scheduling of practices

Completes IESA forms/online entries with assistance of the athletic director (as required)

Collects and submits all forms, waivers, and participation fees from athletes prior to first contest to building athletic director

Adheres to IESA Eligibility requirements

Supportive of the District and the program at all times

Works collaboratively with other grade level coach within the sport

Arrives prior to athletes and is prepared for all scheduled practices/games; and remains until all student athletes are in custody of a parent/guardian prior to leaving all practices/events for this sport

Assumes the position of the other grade level sport coach if the situation is necessitated

Creates, with athletic director approval, a set of team rules and guidelines that are to be signed off on by athletes and parents prior to first official contest

Communication

Conducts parent informational meeting at start of season, prior to first official contest

Communicates with athletic director on a frequent basis

Creates a mandatory emergency contact information sheet and shares with athletic director and building administration prior to first contest

Ensures that all athletes and parents have necessary season practices/game schedules

Communicates with all parties when schedules necessitate a change

Communicates with other coaches within the building, and within the sport at other levels

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary to be based upon Schedule B of collective negotiation bargaining.

EVALUATION:

This position is evaluated annually by the athletic director and building administrator.

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Maintain positive attitude when dealing with students, parents, staff and the public. Frequent district and some statewide travel is required. Work with frequent interruptions, frequent prolonged and irregular hours. Possible exposure to hot or cold weather conditions.

Decatur Public Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer with an affirmative action plan.

Attachment(s):

Middle school volleyball coach job description 7 23 19.docx