Middle School 7th Grade Volleyball Coach 2026-27 Waverly Community Schools - 3.6 Lansing, MI Job Details Seasonal $1,553.94 a month 8 hours ago Qualifications School experience Working with athletes Sports team experience Employee relationship building High school diploma or GED Experience working with middle schoolers Coaching high school students

Full Job Description Position Announcement Job Title:

Middle School 7th

Grade Head Volleyball Coach Location:

Middle School Start Date:

August 2026 Salary Per current

WEA Master Terms of Range/ Level:

Agreement Schedule B Employment Season $1553.94

Date Posted:

Application August 14, 2026

Deadline:

Until Filled Application

A COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED

. (See application instructions at

Process:

MS 7th Grade Volleyball Head Coach 2026 Resume and cover letter may be: Attached within the online application (preferred)

Faxed:

(517) 321-8577

Mailed:

Waverly Community Schools, 515 Snow Rd., Lansing, MI 48917 Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic coach to lead the Waverly middle school volleyball program for this upcoming season. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the sport, a commitment to fostering student-athlete development, and the ability to create a positive and inclusive team environment. This seasonal position requires effective communication skills, strong leadership abilities, and a focus on skill development and teamwork.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following: Coach volleyball at the middle/high school level (MHSAA) Must be able to effectively teach and coach student athletes. Plan, organize, and conduct daily practice sessions focused on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Develop game strategies and prepare the team for competitions. Monitor and evaluate individual and team performance, providing constructive feedback to athletes. Ability to instill, enforce and provide fair and firm direction. Foster a positive team culture that encourages respect, collaboration, and personal growth among student-athletes. Collaborate with other coaches and school staff to promote a cohesive athletic program. Attend all scheduled games and events, supporting the team and representing Waverly Middle School positively. Communicate regularly with athletes, parents, and school administration. regarding practice schedules, game details, and team expectations Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants during practices and competitions. Coordinate teambuilding/bonding activities. Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance coaching skills and knowledge of the sport. Willing to attend summer camps. Regular and on-time attendance is required. Other duties as assigned. This description describes the type and level of work performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required in the position.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of a high school diploma. Experience coaching volleyball athletes at the middle/high school level. Strong knowledge of volleyball rules, strategies and techniques. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Current First Aid/CPR Certification and CPI (de-escalation) certificate or willingness to obtain. Must have attended MHSAA Cap Program or willingness to attend.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to demonstrate the character traits of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring when interacting with staff, students, and community members.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work is performed indoors and outdoors. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate. Notice of Non-discrimination Non-Discrimination The Waverly Community Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations:

Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at (517) 319-