Volleyball Coaching Positions
Avenues · New York, NY, United States · Posted Jul 2, 2026
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Positions Available:
Fall 7/8 Volleyball: September 2, 2026 through October 30, 2026
Girls Assistant Coach
Girls Head Coach
Spring 7/8 Volleyball: March 1, 2027 - May 19, 2027
Boys Assistant Coach
About the Role
The role of an Avenues coach is to instruct our student-athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary to realize individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must provide a foundation for integrity, pride of accomplishment, sportsmanship, self-discipline, goal setting, teamwork and self-confidence.
Head Coaches will (but not limited to):
Breakdown and teach the fundamental skills for players at all levels
Attend all scheduled games and practices
Manage and coordinate practice and game plans
Be responsible for handling all administrative duties related to their team
Attend all scheduled games and practices
Attend all necessary athletic and school meetings and events
Assistant Coaches will (but not limited to):
Support head coach in promoting the mission of the program
Contribute to and/or run practice sessions
Gather and record statistical information
Attend all scheduled games and practices
Attend all necessary athletic and school meetings and events
About You
Coaches bring all or most of the following:
Head coaches have 2+ years of volleyball head coach coaching experience
Assistant coaches have 1+ years of volleyball coaching or related experience
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work well with student athletes, parents, faculty/staff and the athletics department
Current First Aid/CPR certification, or ability to get training before the season commences
Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the sport, with special consideration given to those having experience with the desired age category
Enthusiasm, commitment, patience, and a passion for teaching the game are essential to this position
Ability to motivate and provide positive leadership to our student athletes by following our school and athletic mission
High-level competitive playing experience (preferred)
Practice and Game Schedule:
Practices are 1.5 hours and games are up to 2 hours, not including travel time. Varsity roles meet 4x a week and Middle School 3x a week. On game days, athletes sometimes leave between 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm for, so candidates should be available at this time to travel to away games with the team. Home games are either 4:15pm or 5:30/5:45 pm
The practice schedule is as consistent as it can be for each team. They are 1.5 hours and can be any of these four different times slots:
7:00 am-8:30 am (MS up to 1x a week, JV & V up to 2x a week)
4:00 pm-5:30 pm
5:30 pm-7:00 pm
2:45 pm-4:15 pm (only on Wednesdays)
Salary:
Please note that this is a part time and seasonal position averaging 6-10 hours a week. Middle School Coach pay rates range from $2,400.00-$3,000.00 and JV Coach pay rates range from $3,000-3,600 depending on experience level. You must be eligible to work in the United States and will be living in New York or surrounding area during the season.
Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.
Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.
A part of Avenues: The World School, the Avenues Athletics Department is a group of committed coaches who develop, plan and implement our growing sports curriculum. We pride ourselves in creating programs within each sport discipline, where Middle and Upper School coaches work closely together to ensure we cover the necessary skills and fulfill the needs of our student athletes.