Adjunct Volleyball Coach

The Hill School Mission: The Hill School prepares young people from across the country and around the world for college, careers, and life. Within a family school environment and a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, we challenge our young people to work hard; think and reason; seek fulfillment; serve the common good; and prepare to lead as citizens of the world, uniquely guided by our motto, "Whatsoever Things Are True."

Position Summary

The Hill Athletics program creates opportunities for student-athletes to compete at the highest level of independent school sports. We are committed to providing an experience that develops character, emphasizes teamwork, and encourages healthy lifelong habits.

Reporting to the Head Volleyball Coach, the part-time Volleyball Coach will be responsible for assisting the Head Volleyball Coach with the Girls' Volleyball program by teaching fundamental and advanced volleyball skills, designing effective practice plans and fostering a positive, competitive, and safe environment for all players. All Hill coaches will ensure that their programs serve to further promote the values we teach our students in all areas of school life and toward the fulfillment of the School's mission to prepare students fully for college, careers, and life. The anticipated start date is August 28, 2026.

Qualifications

• A proven track record of promoting student learning through volleyball; at least two years of experience in coaching.
• Technical volleyball knowledge to successfully coach college-bound players.
• Ability to support the interest of high-level volleyball student-athletes in the School's admission candidate pool.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and experience working collaboratively in team settings.
• Approaches the profession with maturity, humility, versatility, solutions-mindedness with a strong work ethic, and, of course, a sense of humor.
• Schedule availability for practices, games and tournaments including weekdays and weekends.
• First Aid and CPR/AED certified preferred.
• Must be willing and able to drive school vans.

Responsibilities

Adjunct Varsity Coaches are responsible for assisting the Head coach in leading every facet of their respective program and must recognize that the commitment to fulfill the responsibilities below will entail a considerable amount of time both during and out of the season.

• Champion the philosophy and culture for the new girls' volleyball program, promoting sportsmanship, academic excellence, and personal growth.
• Help recruit, develop, and retain student-athletes in their program.
• Devise daily practice plans and facilitate practices.
• Collaborate with the Head Coach and Athletics Office on game scheduling.
• Remain current in the rules and procedures of their sport at the league, state, and national level. Serve on seeding committees and organizations, as appropriate.
• Be knowledgeable about the college recruiting timelines in their sport, and support student-athletes who want to attempt to continue playing in college.
• Maintain an updated social media presence, including timely game results in season, and work with our Communications Office to promote their program and their student-athletes.
• Assist any efforts of the Advancement Office related to their program.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Hill alumni in their sport.
• Serve on the Athletics Advisory Team, which meets regularly throughout the year.

Attitude and Demeanor

• Actively support the mission and vision of The Hill School in a positive and professional manner.
• Work as a dynamic team member in a professional collaborative environment.
• Positive, energetic, and extremely organized enough to thrive in a fast-paced environment while collaborating closely with students and colleagues.
• Sense of humor is welcome.
• Willingness to manage numerous priorities and have the ability to switch from a variety of roles.
• Communicate effectively, with empathy, in working with all constituencies.
• Approach all communications in a timely manner, thoroughly, and diplomatically.
• Willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the School.
• Emphatically prioritize specific initiatives and philosophies that actively promote integrity, inclusion, and belonging for all human beings at The Hill School and across the world.