Head Coach for Varsity Boys’ Volleyball, Spring 2024

Phillips Academy is seeking a Head Coach for our boys’ varsity volleyball program for the Spring 2024 season. Typical responsibilities include the following:

• Plans and executes 100-minute team practices with assistant coach support. Coaches in all regular season scrimmages/games/end-of-season tournament.
• Stays current in and expands knowledge of coaching techniques.
• Working with the athletic director and others, engages prospective student-athletes and their families throughout the admissions process.
• Partners with college counseling office to assist student-athletes who aspire to collegiate athletics.
• Models and ensures diversity and cultural competency (respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing, and welcoming cultural differences) in all position responsibilities regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, social class, sexual orientation, ability, nationality, age, language, or origin.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years’ experience coaching in high school or college setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to positively motivate, inspire and be role model to students, on and off the court.
• Able to communicate effectively with groups and/or individuals, and engage with peers, the public, students, and parents in a positive, empathetic, and professional manner.
• Volleyball playing experience at high school, college or higher level.
• Ability and willingness to manage a Monday-Saturday practice/game schedule which includes travel to away opponents.
• Bachelor’s degree.