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Vicksburg Community Schools
8th Grade Volleyball Coach
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What they do
A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.
$39,944 / year median in Michigan
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Job Posting 8 th Grade Volleyball Coach Vicksburg Middle School July 20, 2026 Position Summary Vicksburg Community Schools is seeking to add an experienced 8 th Grade Volleyball Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities
- Serve as a positive role model to the players and parents
- Teach skills through effectively planned practices at a level appropriate for each member of the team
- Condition athletes appropriately for activities requiring endurance, strength and agility
- Responsible for all aspects of directing the team's practice and play in games.
- Teach sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethic and responsibility to one's team
- Monitor player's personal conduct during games
- Manage equipment
- Effectively communicate with parents about expectations, schedules, etc.
- Performs related duties as requested by the Athletic Director.
- The above duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the nature of the work by this position. The listing is not all-inclusive. Qualifications
- Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred
- Effective verbal communication skills
- Ability to work well with 12-14-year-old student athletes
- Previous coaching experience at the middle school level or above.
- Previous playing experience at the high school or college level
- Willingness to learn and follow district and MHSAA rules and guidelines
- Concussion/CPR/AED training required
- Completion of Level 1 or Level 2 Coaches Advancement Program (CAP) or willingness to obtain may be required.
- Must pass background checks and comply with state and district requirements for working with students. Physical Requirements
- Ability to run, walk, and move around school campuses, fields, and other facilities.
- May be required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel and squat for extended periods.
- May require an employee to lift and/or move heavy objects.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.