JV Volleyball Coach
Kalamazoo Central High School
Fall Season 2026
Scope of Responsibilities
Works under the direction of the head coach with the sub-varsity teams.
Performance Responsibilities
- Assist head coach in team player tryouts and selection.
- Participate in pre-season parent meetings and post-season awards programs.
- Cooperate with AD and school staff as well as fellow coaches.
- Coordinate and organize sub-varsity practice and game events.
- Develop and provide training rules to AD.
- Follow due process guidelines when disciplining athletes.
- Conduct well organized practices.
- Develop a well organized practice plan by collaborating with fellow coaches.
- Derive from the practice plan a well-organized practice schedule to be distributed to athletes, parents, and athletic offices.
- Develop a team that appropriately displays the skills of the athletes.
- Responsible for developing or adhering to a sound system of equipment accountability, including inventory, repair and replacement.
- Well versed and knowledgeable in the sport.
- Must follow KPS (Athletic Code of Conduct) and MHSAA policies and regulations.
- Meet all deadlines for paperwork (i.e. rosters, physicals, officials ratings, etc.)
- Exhibit enthusiasm towards athletes and display respect for the entire program (i.e. officials, opponents, parents, schools, property, equipment, etc.)
- Dress appropriately for games, practices, and other school/athletic functions.
- Act as a role model, display respect, and model leadership skills.
- Foster school spirit by promoting other sports, clubs, and co-curricular activities.
- Maintain fair, consistent, understanding and tolerant relationships with athletes.
- Maintain composure and conduct during practice and games.
- All other duties assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Two (2) years successful coaching experience as head coach or assistant in a Class A or B high school (per MHSAA enrollment guidelines) or an equivalent experience.
- Completion of the Coaches Advancement Program (CAP) Level 1 and 2 for Athletic Coaches from the MHSAA, or agreement to complete these modules before the start of the second season of coaching.
- Current first aid and CPR training
- Minimum three years of successful experience working with children and families in an urban educational setting and diverse/multi-cultural setting.
Desirable Qualifications
- Valid Michigan teaching certificate with minimum of two years successful experience.
- Previous demonstrated ability to motivate students in a positive manner in the sport being coached.
- Training in basic first aid.
- Previous demonstrated ability to plan and organize effectively, teach the fundamentals and techniques associated with the sport, and produce teams that are competitive and show evidence of being well coached.
- Prior demonstrated the ability to provide positive leadership for coaches and athletes and to serve as a positive role model in all aspects of the coaching profession.
- Experience in a multi-cultural urban school district.
- Successful prior participation in the sport at either the high school, college or professional level.
- Previous demonstrated ability to produce winning teams on a consistent basis.
Interested applicants should apply online. Please visit our website at: www.kpsjobs.com
Position posted until filled.
Kalamazoo Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
