Varsity Volleyball Coach

Position Overview

Dearborn Advanced Technology Academy (ATA) is seeking an experienced, passionate, and student-focused Varsity Girls Volleyball Head Coach to lead and develop our high school volleyball program.

The Head Coach will oversee all aspects of the Varsity and Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball programs, supervise assistant coaches, and foster a culture centered on academic excellence, athletic achievement, leadership, discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

The successful candidate will be responsible for building a competitive volleyball program while ensuring student‑athletes develop the skills necessary to succeed both on the court and in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Previous volleyball coaching experience at the high school level or higher.
• Knowledge of Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) rules and regulations.
• Proven ability to teach volleyball fundamentals, game strategies, sportsmanship, leadership, and discipline.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting.
• Current coaching certifications required by MHSAA and ATA, or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Strong understanding of volleyball systems, offensive and defensive strategies, player development, and conditioning methods.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate student‑athletes and foster a positive, disciplined, and inclusive team culture.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents, and community stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and general computer applications.
• Strong problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Commitment to ATA’s mission of academic and athletic excellence.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of the Varsity and Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball programs.
• Develop and implement practice plans, game strategies, skill development sessions, conditioning programs, and off‑season training opportunities.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate assistant coaches while ensuring alignment with the program’s philosophy and goals.
• Provide leadership and support to Junior Varsity coaches to establish continuity and long‑term player development.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, accountability, leadership, and academic success among student‑athletes.
• Ensure all student‑athletes maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and meet ATA eligibility standards.
• Coordinate and oversee mandatory study tables for student‑athletes after school and/or following practices.
• Implement and monitor mandatory nutritional plans to support student‑athlete health, wellness, and performance.
• Communicate regularly with the Athletic Director, School Operations Manager, Principal, and parents regarding team operations and student‑athlete development.
• Maintain accurate attendance, eligibility, academic, and performance records.
• Coordinate team scheduling, transportation requests, equipment inventory, and program needs.
• Organize and oversee summer workouts, camps, clinics, and off‑season player development opportunities.
• Represent ATA Athletics professionally within the school and community.
• Attend athletic department meetings, school functions, and professional development opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with all ATA, conference, district, and MHSAA rules and regulations.
• Work Schedule & Availability
• Monday through Friday, approximately 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM during the volleyball season.
• Must be available after school dismissal for practices, games, study tables, and team activities.
• Occasional evenings and weekends required for competitions, tournaments, camps, fundraising events, and team functions.
• Off‑season responsibilities include player development, conditioning oversight, program planning, community engagement, and recruitment efforts.
• Preferred Characteristics
• Strong commitment to student‑athlete academic achievement.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community members.
• Passion for developing young women into leaders both on and off the court.
• Experience building and sustaining successful volleyball programs.
• Commitment to fostering confidence, teamwork, resilience, and personal growth among student‑athletes.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead and build a competitive high school girls volleyball program.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Positive and supportive educational environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student‑athletes academically, athletically, and personally.
• Coaching stipend based on experience and ATA salary guidelines.
• Equal Opportunity Employer

ATA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages qualified candidates who are passionate about developing student‑athletes and promoting excellence in education and athletics to apply.

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