Lead Volleyball Coach; 7th Grade

Lead Volleyball Coach (7th Grade)

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 1/30/2026
• Location:
  
  Junction City Middle School
• Date Available:
  
  August 2026
• Closing Date:
  July 2026

7th Grade Volleyball Lead Coach

Classification:
Certified/Classified/Rule 10

Division/Department:
Secondary Athletics

Job Category:
Coach

FLSA:
Certified-Exempt/Classified-Non Exempt

Title:

Lead Volleyball Coach 7th Grade (JCMS)

• Knowledge of the principles of effective teaching
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of the sport
• Coaching experience is preferred
• Playing experience in high School and/or College preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of district and state athletic guidelines
• Good health & physical condition must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Current TB skin test on file
• CPR and First Aid Certification-Required
• Valid driver's license

Reports To:

High School Head Coach

Building/District Athletic Director

Supervises:
Student Athletes and Assistant Coaches

The Lead Coach is responsible for assisting the high school head coach and athletic directors at all levels to design, implement, and maintain a cohesive 7-12 athletic program in his/her respective sport that supports the district philosophy for athletics.

• Have thorough knowledge of district and Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) policies/guidelines.
• Assist principals and athletic directors in recruiting, interviewing, selecting, placing, evaluating and developing all assistant coaches in the program.
• Effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to establish a comprehensive program that develops fundamental skills related to their sport.
• Conduct themselves in a way by action and public communications that reflects confidence and respect for Geary County Schools USD 475.
• Emphasize academic excellence, set high standards, and continually monitor their student athlete's academic progress.
• Help prepare student athletes for the next level, be aware of KSHSAA, NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA eligibility requirements and make student athletes aware of the opportunities available to them.
• Complete pre-season planning well in advance of starting date for the season.
• Participate in/conduct meetings: before, during, and after the season. These meetings can be used to prevent, solve, or manage problems of the group, present new coaching techniques, develop procedures, and/or address issues about the sports curriculum
• Provide guidance and leadership to assistant coaches, student athletes, student managers, and statisticians as to their expectations and assigned duties. Cooperate fully with maintenance staff, transportation staff, and others similarly involved in overall program.
• Provide a safe environment for practice and games.
• Use sound and acceptable teaching practices and coaching techniques.
• Run well-organized practice sessions utilizing staff to maximum potential.
• Prepare and implement a well-organized game plan.
• Adhere to and follow sound training principles.
• Adhere to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and rehabilitation. When injuries occur, follow a prescribed routine and maintain good communications with patient, trainer, doctor, and parents.
• Develop a sound system for uniform/equipment accountability, including inventory, repair, reconditioning, and replacement.
• Complete all paperwork, reports, and other documents required by the high school head coach/athletic director(s)/principal.
• Establish a dialogue with high school head coach/athletic director(s) to maintain and purchase equipment, uniforms and request facilities repair services when needed.
• Attend meetings as required by high school head coach/athletic director(s)/principal.
• Responsible for all other duties designated by the high school head coach/athletic director(s)/principal.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach. The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people. The employee is responsible for the work output of others.

The employee occasionally works extended hours. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time.
• Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.
• Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.
• Ability to manage job…