Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball Head Coach

About the Role

Trevor Day School’s Athletics program emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership. Our coaches are committed educators who teach student-athletes the importance of collaboration, commitment, and hard work while instilling self-confidence and respect for others. We value competition as an opportunity to challenge ourselves while engaging with the larger community. Our teams and athletes compete successfully at the league, city, and state levels. Trevor benefits from state-of-the-art athletic facilities, including three gyms and training areas with fitness equipment.

This is a part-time, stipended position for the fall season, running from August 10th to November 7th. Practices generally occur Monday through Friday between 3:30 and 7:00 PM, though matches may extend beyond that time. Practices are held at Trevor’s Middle and Upper School on East 95th Street, while games take place in and around the NYC region. Coaches are encouraged to participate in meals on campus, schoolwide events, and other activities as part of the Trevor community.

Responsibilities

• Attend all practices and matches.
• Help create and execute all practice and match plans.
• Oversee team operations and administrative duties.
• Coordinate travel logistics.
• Attend all necessary athletic and school meetings.
• Communicate regularly with student-athletes, parents, staff, and administrators.
• Provide leadership and give detailed feedback to student-athletes.
• Exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; minimum of one year of relevant coaching experience.
• Previous high school or college playing experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of volleyball skills and strategies.
• Growth mindset and passion for learning.
• Ability to form strong professional relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Enthusiasm for working in a collaborative, independent school setting.
• Positivity, flexibility, patience, and a sense of humor.

Candidates must complete the Centers for Disease Control’s HEADS up concussion awareness training and First Aid/AED/CPR certification before the start of the season.

Pay

The stipend ranges from $3,575 to $6,500 for the 13-week season.

About Trevor Day School

Trevor Day School (www.trevor.org) is a Preschool through Grade 12 coeducational, independent school in Manhattan serving approximately 750 students. Trevor educates college-bound students to achieve academic and personal excellence in an inquiry-driven, idea-rich community. The school celebrates diversity of thought, experiences, and culture; promotes compassion, collaboration, courage, and creativity; and develops in children a recognition of their own unique potential as lifelong learners and leaders who act as responsible global citizens.