2026-27 Festival Volleyball Coach - Mountain Trail MS

Temporary festival volleyball coaching position at Mountain Trail Middle School for the 2027 season (January 5 – February 25).

About the role

The Head Coach designs and implements the athletic program for the assigned sport in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. Responsibilities include supervising coaching personnel and students, using sound instructional techniques, serving as a positive role model, and acting as a liaison between the school, community, and other organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assess student athletes to provide feedback and determine team placement.
• Attend meetings, workshops, and conferences to convey and receive information.
• Conduct supporting activities such as parent orientations, recognition events, and banquets.
• Develop team and individual practice regimes (strength, speed, agility, nutrition, injury prevention).
• Create game strategies by analyzing opponent strengths, weaknesses, and athlete abilities.
• Guide and mentor other coaching personnel on instructional techniques and supervision.
• Identify program needs and recommend expenditures for equipment and supplies.
• Implement practice schedules, facility usage, and staff assignments.
• Instruct student athletes to promote growth in skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Maintain records (statistics, insurance, permission forms, schedules, equipment inventories) for compliance.
• Monitor student athletes’ academic eligibility and provide intervention as needed.
• Oversee assistant coaches, student managers, and volunteers.
• Promote the athletic program through off-season clinics, skill camps, and community engagement.
• Respond to inquiries from students, parents, school personnel, media, and college representatives.
• Keep the athletic director informed of issues impacting the program (liability, parent concerns).
• Provide supervision for all athletes and students involved in the program.
• Explain and enforce the PVUSD Athletic Code of Conduct.
• Maintain high standards of personal conduct as a role model.
• Ensure all coaches, paid or volunteer, are cleared through the PVUSD Human Resources Department.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Adapt to changing work priorities and administer first aid.
• Apply pertinent laws, codes, policies, and regulations.
• Coordinate activities with schools, districts, and agencies.
• Organize and communicate information effectively.
• Knowledge of community support organizations, public relations, and equipment used in the sport.
• Understanding of injury prevention, treatment protocols, and safety practices.
• Ability to communicate with diverse groups, handle interruptions, and meet deadlines.
• Exhibit leadership, maintain confidentiality, and enforce sportsmanlike behavior.
• Motivate student athletes and provide firm, fair discipline.
• Travel to off-campus events and competitions; work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Job-related experience is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate, Arizona Coaching Certificate, or completion of:
  • Fundamentals of Coaching (NFHS)
  • First Aid/CPR certification
  • Sport-specific course or teaching sport skills (if not offered by NFHS)
• Criminal Background Clearance and IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Work Environment

• Physical demands include occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and fine finger dexterity.
• Job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing.
• Exposure to temperature extremes and risk of injury or illness.

Pay

$1,909.00 for the season.