Title: Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach 

Reports to: Director of Athletics

Direct Reports: N/A

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Department: Coach

FT/PT: Part-Time/Temporary/Fall 2026

UPrep is seeking a talented, engaging, and compassionate JVC Volleyball Coach. We are looking for staff and faculty who share our belief that a culturally rich and inclusive school community provides students with the best possible environment for a quality education. We need a leader who understands best practices in coaching volleyball and thrives on working independently as well as part of a team. If that sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you.

Who We Are:

UPrep is a 6–12 independent school in northeast Seattle, WA, one of the country’s most dynamic cities. We offer an intellectually rich education that fosters deep inquiry and critical thinking that is powered by student engagement. Our students graduate prepared for college and life. UPrep is a strong and vibrant community of students, families, faculty, staff, and alumni that joins together to support our students in becoming caring and productive adults. UPrep is a place where all students and families have equitable access to all the school has to offer, and we aspire for all community members to feel like they belong. We believe that our shared values of integrity, respect, and responsibility are essential to accomplish our mission to develop each student’s potential to become an intellectually courageous, socially responsible citizen of the world.   

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, is responsible for cooperating with the Varsity Head Coach to lead one of the two JV Volleyball teams. Season begins on Monday, August 24th and concludes late October. Practices will be held approximately four to five times a week 3:00-4:30 or 4:30-6:00 as facility space allows.  There will be Saturday practices and games.

Specific Responsibilities: 

• Teaches appropriate fundamentals, techniques and skills
• Is responsible for health and safety of the athletes
• In cooperation with Varsity Head Coach, articulates a well-defined and understandable coaching philosophy
• Applies developmentally appropriate and age-appropriate methods to coaching student-athletes
• Emphasize sportsmanship and leadership among athletes
• Clearly communicates to players, parents, administrators and staff
• Positively motivate athletes and promote teamwork
• Attends all meetings and training as required by the league and/or Athletic Director
• Is familiar with and comply with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school’s documents
• Since safety and security are everyone’s responsibility, it takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials and facilities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education & Experience: 

• High School diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in physical education or related field from a four-year college or university preferred
• Demonstrated competence and experience in coaching volleyball required
• Recent successful coaching experience in an Upper School environment preferred
• Must possess or be willing to obtain valid First Aid/CPR card

Salary: 

• Salary Stipend is based on experience and ranges from $4,000-$5,000
• Stipend paid in two installments on the last workday of each month of September and October
• This position is eligible for statutory benefits only

If this sounds like you, complete our online employment application.

Thank you for your interest in this position and in University Prep. Position open until filled. No phone calls or drop-ins please.

UPrep does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, caste, national or ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, disability, use of a trained service animal, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to admissions and administration of all its programs, as well as to all areas of employment.

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