7th & 8th Grade Boys Volleyball Coach MS2627_56

Belgrade Public Schools

Belgrade Middle School - Belgrade, Montana This job is also posted in Belgrade Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5918327

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 08, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Title:

7th and 8th Grade Volleyball Coach

Starting Date:

Season starts Mid October 2026

School:

Middle School

Reports to: Middle School Athletic Director

Season Overview:

Season Overview:

Practices for 7th & 8th grade students are Monday-Friday, except on days of no school and days of competitions. The first 2-3 practices are after school 7th grade from 3:45-5:15 and 8th grade from 5:15-6:30. During these practices, students are divided into teams. From this point, each coach will create the practice schedule for that individual team. Practices on Fridays are always from 6:45 am to 8 am. Teams have approximately 10-14 competitions during the season, with about half being at home in Belgrade, and the other half traveling to neighboring towns. The season runs from 7 to 8 weeks.

Note:

Coaches are expected to attend all meets and practices, help in checking out and collecting uniforms and working with their peer coaches in a productive and professional manner. Essential Job Duties

Coaches' participants in the skills necessary for volleyball.

Coaches are also responsible for safety, supervision, and teaching the fundamentals of the sport, encouraging the athlete to continue in the sport and supporting each athlete with positive and specific coaching.

Must maintain competency in rules, regulations, and coaching techniques for the sport/activity.

Maintains discipline and sportsmanlike conduct of all participants and enforces the policies of the District uniformly when disciplining participants.

Responsible for the inventory of equipment.

In team activities, teaches/coaches the importance of team work.

Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels.

Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. Knowledge Skills Abilities

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to follow both oral and written directions and instructions of the athletic director.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with students, parents, staff, and the community in general. Ability to handle stressful situations.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.

Ability to perform duties with an awareness of all District requirements and Board policies.

Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities. Required Qualifications

Experience in the sport of volleyball.

Any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

Successful experience playing/coaching middle school/college volleyball.

Holds a currently valid First Aid card with CPR (or ability to obtain certification within 1 month)

Has completed the Concussion section of the NFHS Course (or ability to obtain within 1 month- will be explained in detail by Athletic Director)

Must have a flexible schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with middle school aged children is preferred.

Experience playing or coaching volleyball in a co-ed environment.

Necessary special requirements:

• Montana Driver's license or the ability to obtain license within three months of hire date.
• Position requires working flexible schedules. Completion of NFHS Concussion in Sports course.
• Equipment
• Stopwatch, calculator, computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone/voice mail, score-keeping equipment or other equipment germane to the sport/activity.
• Physical and Mental Demands and Work Hazards
• Constantly works around others and works with the public.
• Regularly works outside. Outside exposure includes performing the duties in varying weather extremes. Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The environment can be stressful due to the nature of the work.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without accommodations.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Required to be able to hear conversations in loud and quiet environments. The employee frequently works within time constraints and must maintain attentiveness intensity. Frequently involved in interactions which require oral and written communications.

Exercises flexibility and the ability to shift from one task to another. Guidance and reinforcement are infrequently available. Works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. Involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications.

Reasoning and exercising judgment are constantly used/required on the job.

Demonstrates regular attendance performing duties as described.

Reports to work fit for duty with characteristics inherent to the position.

The duties, physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this vacancy announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with compliance with the American with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Type:

Seasonal

Salary:

$3,318 to $3,318 Stipend

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required