High School Girls Volleyball Head Coach

Job Description

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WHO WE ARE

Eastside Catholic School is a dynamic educational community, where students in grades six through twelve integrate intellectual growth with faith-based learning. We foster academic excellence, nurture meaningful relationships and inspire students to become leaders committed to service.

Founded by parents in 1980, Eastside Catholic is governed by an elected board of trustees. As the only seven-year, coeducational Catholic school on the Eastside, we offer a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. Eastside Catholic School is a member of the Metro League in the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA).

Job Summary
Are you ready to lead, inspire and make an impact? Eastside Catholic is seeking a passionate and driven High School Girls Volleyball Head Coach to guide our Metro League team to new heights. Reporting to the Executive Director of Athletics, you’ll shape a team culture rooted in positivity, inclusion and continuous improvement. You’ll mentor student-athletes, sharpen their skills and help them grow into confident leaders—in competition and in life. The role runs primarily through the fall season (late August – mid November, 2026) with additional opportunities for off-season development.

Responsibilities

· Develop and implement a comprehensive training program that includes strength and conditioning, skill development and team strategy.

· Provide mentorship and guidance to student-athletes to promote their personal and academic growth.

· Develop game strategies and tactics to maximize the team's chances of success.

· Monitor and analyze the team's performance and identify areas for improvement.

· Build a positive team culture by incorporating the EC Core Covenants: Team Competitor, Integrity, Accountability and Family.

· Model behavior that exemplifies our EC Core Covenants.

· Work with the team to establish team expectations based on the EC Core Covenants.

· Implement team activities to promote EC Core Covenants.

· Create and enforce team rules and standards of conduct to promote accountability and discipline.

· Coordinate with school administrators, parents and other stakeholders to ensure the team's success.

· Participate in league meetings and events as required.

· Provide mentorship and guidance to student-athletes to promote their personal growth on and off the field.

· Establish seasonal and long-range goals for the program.

· Hire and manage staff, including varsity assistant coach and specialty coaches, as needed.

· Coordinate off season conditioning and workouts.

· Coordinate team building and bonding activities.

· Coordinate team uniform ordering and distribution.

· Support all fundraising efforts.

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Athletics.

Requirements:

· Meet AA coaching standards and hold CPR/First Aid certification (or obtain before the season).

· Have successfully complete a school background check, fingerprinting and Safe Environment training prior to the season.

· Previous coaching experience (head coach preferred; college or elite high school level a plus).

· Positive, motivated and responsible coaching style.

· Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.

· Ability to inspire and develop student-athletes both on and off the field.

· Commitment to academic success, sportsmanship and personal growth.

· Ability to collaborate with assistant coaches and athletic staff.

· Bachelor’s degree preferred.