Volleyball Coach

Why Consider Catherine Cook School?

Catherine Cook School is a vibrant and inclusive learning community where curiosity, connection, and compassion are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to developing creative, collaborative problem solvers who tackle global challenges from multiple perspectives. Our dedicated faculty and staff help students from preschool through 8th grade become empowered learners and leaders. All Cook employees are supported in incorporating wellness and belonging into their work with students and adults. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and social-emotional learning (SEL) are the cornerstones upon which we build a curriculum and community.

About the Role

Catherine Cook School seeks a passionate and engaging Volleyball Coach. This position plays a key role in fostering a positive, inclusive, and safe team environment where students can grow both athletically and personally.

Responsibilities

• Confidently lead groups of student-athletes (Grades 5-8)
• Experience in coaching youth sports
• Design engaging practices, develop game strategies, and model outstanding sportsmanship
• Serve as an Ambassador for our Enrollment Management and Development efforts
• Employ Google and Outlook Applications for individual and team collaboration and communication

Requirements

• Bring energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to working with student-athletes
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, patience, and consistency
• Create a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment
• Plan and facilitate engaging, age- and skill-appropriate practices, activities, and athletic experiences
• Provide clear instruction, encouragement, and feedback
• Prioritize student safety and well-being, including appropriate supervision and awareness of individual health needs such as asthma and allergies
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with other coaches, supervisors, parents, referees, and school staff
• Adapt well to changing schedules, needs, and circumstances while maintaining a student-centered approach
• Support event organization by preparing spaces, setting up activities, and managing student attendance procedures
• Model and demonstrate athletic skills, techniques, and positive sportsmanship

Qualifications

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, the compensation for this position is $3,000 for the two-month season, paid in two installments.

Benefits

Catherine Cook School is an equal-opportunity employer. We recognize that skills and insights are developed through a variety of professional and lived experiences. We seek to be more representative of the communities in which we live and who we teach. We are intentionally seeking candidates who can demonstrate the core qualifications of this role through a combination of both non-traditional and traditional personal and professional experiences.