Charles A. Tindley Accelerated School
Position Title
Volleyball Coach
Reports To
Athletic Director and School Principal
Employment Type
Seasonal / Stipend Position
Position Summary
Charles A. Tindley Accelerated School is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and student-focused Volleyball Coach to lead and develop its volleyball program. The coach is responsible for creating a positive and competitive environment where student-athletes develop their volleyball skills, leadership abilities, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship while supporting their academic success.
The Volleyball Coach serves as a mentor and role model who demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to the overall development of student-athletes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and conduct effective volleyball practices and conditioning sessions.
- Teach volleyball fundamentals, including serving, passing, setting, hitting, blocking, defensive positioning, and game strategies.
- Develop practice plans and game strategies that maximize team and individual performance.
- Foster teamwork, sportsmanship, accountability, leadership, and respect among student-athletes.
- Supervise athletes during practices, competitions, travel, and other team activities.
- Promote player safety by ensuring proper techniques, equipment use, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitor student-athlete academic progress and encourage academic excellence.
- Maintain open and professional communication with student-athletes, parents, school administration, and the Athletic Director.
- Maintain team rosters, attendance records, equipment inventories, and other required documentation.
- Coordinate game schedules, transportation, and event logistics with the Athletic Department.
- Attend coaches' meetings, professional development opportunities, and required school athletic events.
- Ensure compliance with all school policies, conference regulations, and applicable IHSAA or governing athletic organization rules.
- Represent Charles A. Tindley Accelerated School with professionalism, integrity, and positive sportsmanship.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or Principal.
QualificationsRequired
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous coaching and/or competitive playing experience in volleyball.
- Ability to motivate, mentor, and develop middle or high school student-athletes.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel for competitions as required.
- Ability to pass required criminal background checks.
- Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (or ability to obtain before the season begins).
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Sports Management, Exercise Science, or a related field.
- Previous volleyball coaching experience at the middle school or high school level.
- Knowledge of IHSAA and/or league volleyball rules and regulations.
- Experience working in an urban school environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of volleyball techniques, rules, offensive and defensive systems, and game strategy.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to create a positive, inclusive, and development-focused team culture.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to motivate student-athletes to achieve both academic and athletic success.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, jump, demonstrate volleyball techniques, and actively supervise practices and competitions for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of athletic equipment.
- Ability to work in gymnasium settings and occasionally outdoors during team activities.
- Ability to supervise and participate in physically demanding athletic activities.
Working Conditions
- Evening and weekend practices and competitions.
- Indoor gymnasium and athletic facilities.
- Seasonal travel to away competitions.
Core Expectations
The Volleyball Coach is expected to:
- Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive team culture.
- Promote academic achievement alongside athletic excellence.
- Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and strong sportsmanship.
- Serve as a positive role model for all student-athletes.
- Support the mission of Charles A. Tindley Accelerated School by helping students develop leadership, perseverance, responsibility, and lifelong skills through athletics.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles A. Tindley Accelerated School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
This version matches the Flag Football Coach job description in structure and level of detail, making the postings consistent across Charles A. Tindley Accelerated School's athletic positions.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Application Question(s):
- Please indicate if you are applying for Basketball, Soccer, or Football Head Coach.
- Have you ever been convicted of a crime, or do you currently have any pending criminal charges or arrests? Please answer YES or NO.
If Yes, please provide details and if No, just put 'Not Applicable or N/A'
Ability to Commute:
- Indianapolis, IN 46205 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Indianapolis, IN 46205: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
