Middle School and Varsity Volleyball Assistant Coach

Friends' Central School Overview

Friends' Central School is an independent, coeducational Quaker day school founded in 1845 and serving approximately 819 students in Nursery through grade 12. Located in the Philadelphia suburbs, the School has two campuses: the Middle & Upper Schools just outside of West Philadelphia in Wynnewood, and the Lower School on our Old Gulph Road campus in the heart of Wynnewood.

The exceptional faculty at Friends' Central offers a curriculum that cultivates the intellectual, spiritual, and ethical growth of our students. Our pedagogy is grounded in continuing revelation, reflection, integrity, and a willingness to accept responsibility. From Nursery to grade 12, our students participate in a process designed to foster creative, critical, and flexible thinking, along with compassion. As they transform from playful children to skilled, self-possessed teenagers, they remain intellectually curious and engaged thinkers.

Friends' Central prepares graduates to succeed in college and in life.

The Middle School and Varsity assistant coach is responsible for the coaching and administration of the volleyball program at Friends' Central School. As a member of the athletic department, the assistant coach, alongside the head coach, coordinates and conducts all aspects of the volleyball program, including but not limited to practices, competitions, and the monitoring of academic progress of student-athletes. Qualified applicants will enhance the School's commitment to diversity and inclusivity and will be committed to the School’s Quaker values and mission.

• Responsible for coaching and directing the Middle School and Varsity volleyball program, including but not limited to organizing and supervising practices and competitions.
• Maintain a variety of records (e.g. game/student‑athlete statistics, insurance, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories, etc.) for the purpose of complying with school and Friends Schools League athletic conference requirements.
• Report scores and post game results and highlights to the FCS website.
• Work with the Varsity coaches to promote the volleyball program through a variety of activities (e.g. conduct off‑season clinics, provide information on skills camps, etc.) for the purpose of increasing interest and participation.
• Commitment to and monitoring of student‑athlete academic progress and academic advisement.
• Provide leadership and general team management in the areas of practice, skills, and character development.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Varsity Coach and the Director of Athletics and Wellness.

• Considerable knowledge of and experience coaching volleyball, including competitions, practices, and strength/conditioning.
• Knowledge and ability to ensure academic success of student‑athletes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coaches, athletic administrators, students, parent body, and the community.
• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Child welfare and criminal background clearances will be required of the successful applicant.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with prior successful coaching experience, preferably at the high school and/or college level.

The Middle School and Varsity Volleyball Assistant Coach is a part‑time seasonal position and reports to the Director of Athletics and Wellness.

At Friends' Central School, we believe in the power of athletics to teach life lessons that extend far beyond competition. We seek educators and coaches who are eager to contribute to a collaborative community and who are inspired to make a lasting difference in the lives of students.

For more information, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, updated resume, and three references to Michelle Crowley, Director of Athletics and Wellness, at mcrowley.