Middle School Volleyball Coach

Job DetailsJob Location: Villa Duchesne - St Louis, MO 63131Villa Duchesne is seeking an experienced Middle School Volleyball Coach for the 2026 volleyball season. The season runs from the end of August through the beginning of November. The team practices one to two times per week, and games are held primarily on weekends, with occasional weekday competitions. The Middle School Volleyball Coach will be responsible for fostering the athletic, personal, and character development of student-athletes while promoting a positive and supportive team environment consistent with the mission and values of Villa Duchesne. Essential Responsibilities Plan and conduct practices, games, and team activities for middle school student-athletes. Teach and develop fundamental volleyball skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership. Foster a positive, inclusive, and growth-oriented team culture. Encourage student-athletes to demonstrate commitment, responsibility, and respect both on and off the court. Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, coaching staff, and school administration. Ensure compliance with school, conference, and state athletic association policies and procedures. Supervise student-athletes during practices, competitions, and team events. Serve as a positive role model and mentor for student-athletes. Support the mission and philosophy of Villa Duchesne through athletics. Qualifications Previous volleyball coaching experience required, preferably at the middle school or high school level. Strong knowledge of volleyball fundamentals, skill development, and game strategy. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate and inspire young student-athletes while maintaining high expectations and a supportive environment. Commitment to fostering the physical, social-emotional, and character development of student-athletes. All faculty and staff of Villa Duchesne must commit to educating by the values articulated in the Goals and Criteria for Sacred Heart Schools in the United States-Canada. Our Villa Duchesne Sacred Heart Educators inspire our students every day with learning and community opportunities.  Villa Duchesne Sacred Heart Educators:   Embody the attitudes of Christ’s heart: gratitude, generosity, compassion, and forgiveness. Educating is our vocation, and the ability to lead students to encounter Christ enables us to foster more loving relationships. Believe in every student. We are invested in caring for the spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social-emotional well-being of each child.  Are experts in their subjects. We exhibit professional excellence and innovation in teaching. Through passion for our craft, we instill a love of learning within each child. We maintain high standards of research-based training and are committed to extensive professional development. Foster trusting relationships to create a safe environment where learning and empathy are possible. Our trusting relationships with students enable them to discover new abilities, cultivate strengths, learn from mistakes, and develop and exercise resilience in meeting challenges. Immerse students in global perspectives, compassionate action, and courageous hope. By inspiring curiosity and encouraging critical consciousness within our students, our students can realize their full potential as agents of transformation Qualifications