Athletics Head Coach - Middle School Girls Volleyball - Fall

Position: Athletics Head Coach - Middle School Girls Volleyball - Fall 2026
Description

Job Title:

Head Athletic Coach

Department:
Athletics

FTE/ Benefits Status: N/a

Supervisor:
Athletic Director and/or Head Coach

Visa Eligibility:
Not Eligible

International School of Denver (ISDenver) is an independent school that teaches the curricula and fulfills the highest educational standards of the United States, China, France, and Spain to prepare its students to thrive in a diverse and competitive global society. ISDenver is a prestigious International Baccalaureate World School offering immersion bilingual international education from PreK-High School, and is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) and participating governments.

To learn more about ISDenver, please visit our website.

Staff and Faculty members are the cornerstone of our school. In addition to driving the school's operations, they must also embody the school's values and believe in the school's mission:

ISDenver Values:
Diversity, Integrity, Compassion, Responsibility, Perseverance

ISDenver Mission:
Our inclusive, globally minded community develops highly motivated and academically successful bilingual learners who are inter-culturally adept and make positive contributions in a complex world.

Position Summary:

The Head Athletic Coach is responsible for the overall training and development, both athletically and personally, of athletes in their particular discipline and team to which they are assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that people of color and people who do not identify as cisgender men are less likely to apply to jobs unless their experience specifically matches the qualifications. At ISDenver we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply.

You may be just the candidate we are looking for!

• Plans practices and coaches games.
• Attends all practices and games.
• Accompanies and/or drives the athletic team on a school vehicle to and from athletic events.
• Reports all injuries and follows the procedure for reporting injuries.
• Teaches the philosophy, fundamentals, techniques and style of play as prescribed.
• Performs proper athletic training, first aid, and safety as required.
• Communicates as necessary with athletes and their families via the dedicated school portal.
• Practices acceptable personal conduct before, during and after games and practices.
• Remains familiar with, and adheres to, rules and regulations of the sport coached based on the appropriate school and sport affiliations.
• Responsible for supporting the total athletic program.
• Helps to develop the coaching abilities and performance of the assistant coach(es)
• Supervises assistant coach(es) of the discipline in conjunction with the Athletic Director.
• Assist in the evaluation of assistant coach(es) in conjunction with the Athletic Director.
• Complies with all other duties as requested by the Athletic Director.
• Willingness and ability to transport students in an ISDenver non-CDL vehicle as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Personal Characteristics we are looking for:

We are looking for people who support our mission and values and want to join us in creating a nurturing, supportive, and caring environment for our students. We take great pride in how much our students love to be at our school and with our staff; a true desire to create an environment where our students are known and cared for is imperative for any candidate.

Being kind, compassionate, and open-minded and having a team-first mentality are characteristics integral for anyone joining our community.

• English proficiency with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• • Level B2 required, C1+ preferred (based on Common European Framework of References for Languages) or equivalent certification such as TOEFL or IETLS.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Eagerness to engage with co-curricular, extra-curricular, school community, and PTO activities that promote the school's programs and reputation
• Lived experience in multicultural settings, including international work experience, and an appreciation and respect for all cultures
• Collaborative, team-oriented, globally- and open-minded, innovative, and compassionate
• Professionalism, punctuality, reliability, and an ability to exercise sound judgment and analytical and problem solving skills
• Technological and computer competency (Google Suite, database management, etc.)

Required Qualifications and Trainings

• Strong moral character
• Prior successful leadership/coaching experience…