At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in coaching middle school volleyball and create a positive, safe environment for athletes.
- Company: Reading School District, committed to fostering student growth through athletics.
- Benefits: Stipend pay, flexible hours, and the chance to inspire young athletes.
- Other info: Join a supportive community and help shape the future of young athletes.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while sharing your passion for volleyball.
- Qualifications: Must be 18+, with a high school diploma and some coaching or supervision experience.
Middle School - Volleyball Assistant Coach Job ID: 1198
Position Type
Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
Date Posted
4/6/2026
Location
Reading School District
Reports To
Director of Athletics & High School Head Coach
Salary
- Stipend (set by coaches pay scale)
- POSITION GOAL
The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe conditions in accordance with PIAA, league, sports medicine and RSD policies/procedures.
Furthermore the candidate will be responsible for assisting student athletes to establish a life after high school while instilling Red Knight pride, connecting with youth programs, teaching education through athletics, and fundraising.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a minimum age of 18 years old.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Preferable experience working in a supervision role in athletics, recreation, education, or related fields.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and students in a diverse work environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Supervise student athletes
- Stay current with rules, coaching techniques, schemes, and best practices
- Monitor student athletes to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Place student athletes in positions to succeed not only in their sport, but also in life.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with sports medicine staff, game workers, officials, media, students, parents, spectators, and facility staff.
- Ensure all safety measures are observed, including proper care of equipment and surveillance of participants.
- Attend all training sessions and any additional staff meetings.
- Work flexible hours including off season training, early mornings, afternoons/evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Verify student athletes are eligible by PIAA and Reading School District Athletic policies.
- Secure equipment and facilities after each use.
- Communicate with RSD admin, safe schools, custodial services and/or RPD as needed.
- Communicate with youth groups and foster participation growth.
- Be a good role model to student athletes.
- Support all RSD athletics.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Physically perform all skills required of a coach.
- Hear noises and distress signals in a crowded athletic facility.
- Able to withstand extreme weather conditions.
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