Volleyball Coach
Location: Belmont, Massachusetts | Type: Part Time | Salary: $25-$45/hour
About Belmont Day School
Belmont Day School is a pre-kindergarten through eighth grade independent school founded in 1927 by a group of parents committed to providing children with an excellent academic foundation and many opportunities for creative expression. We value honesty, caring, joy, responsibility, respect, and excellence. We foster intellectual curiosity, honor differences, and empower meaningful contribution with excellence, respect, honesty, responsibility, caring, and joy.
About the Role
Belmont Day seeks an experienced volleyball coach to lead our middle school volleyball program this fall. This is a seasonal position from September 8, 2026, through November 23, 2026. The athletics program is a required component of the middle school curriculum and takes place four days per week, Monday through Thursday, from 3:15 pm to 4:30 pm. Candidates must be available at 2:30 pm to ride the bus to away game days. Highly competitive pay is offered for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Coach middle school volleyball team during the fall season
- Use volleyball as a vehicle to build character and teach life skills
- Prepare detailed practice plans to promote sport-specific development
- Prepare athletes to participate in, and find success in, interscholastic competition
- Collaborate with an assistant coach to plan and manage all aspects of the volleyball program
- Communicate effectively with Director of Athletics through daily interactions and weekly meetings
Qualifications
- Sport-specific experience as an athlete and/or coach
- Experience working with children and/or adolescents
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills
- Cultural competency based on experience and professional development in diversity work
Schedule
Seasonal position from September 8, 2026, through November 23, 2026. Practices and games take place four days per week, Monday through Thursday, from 3:15 pm to 4:30 pm. Candidates must be available at 2:30 pm on away game days.
Pay
$25-$45/hour