Overview
Assistant Volleyball Coach Jobs in Sterling at RE-1 Valley School District
- Assist with planning and conducting practices that focus on skill development, conditioning, teamwork, and game preparation.
- Teach proper volleyball fundamentals and techniques.
- Assist with game strategy, scouting, and player development.
- Provide encouragement, instruction, and constructive feedback to student-athletes.
- Support the development of leadership, discipline, and sportsmanship among team members.
- Promote academic success and monitor athlete eligibility requirements.
- Serve as a positive role model and mentor for student-athletes.
- Encourage respect, responsibility, and teamwork.
- Help maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
- Assist with supervision of athletes during practices, contests, travel, and team activities.
- Support team logistics including equipment management, uniforms, and game-day responsibilities.
- Assist with program communications as directed by the Head Coach.
- Participate in youth and feeder program activities when appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with the Head Coach and athletic department.
- Maintain positive relationships with parents, staff, officials, and community members.
- Attend coaches’ meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities as required.
- Support district and athletic department goals and expectations.
- Follow all district policies, athletic department procedures, and CHSAA regulations.
- Maintain required coaching certifications and trainings.
- Ensure proper supervision and safety of student-athletes.
- Report injuries, incidents, and concerns according to district procedures.
- Previous volleyball coaching or related experience preferred.
- Experience working with middle school and/or high school students preferred.
- Knowledge of volleyball fundamentals, safety standards, and team development.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and administration.
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Ability to serve as a positive role model for student-athletes.
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Hold or be willing to obtain:
- CHSAA Coaching Certification
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Ability to follow district policies and CHSAA regulations.
- Knowledge of volleyball techniques, safety expectations, and program management.
- Ability to motivate and mentor student-athletes.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, coaches, and school personnel.
- Commitment to professionalism, dependability, and student safety.
- Online application
- Cover letter or letter of interest
- Current professional resume
- Three current letters of reference
- Candidates: Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/re1valley/onlineapp/
- Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, and a limited number of candidates are selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon completing the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination.
Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Coach
Date Posted:
6/17/2026
Location:
Sterling High School
Date Available:
2026-2027 Season
**HIRING FOR THE 2026-2027 SEASON**
Supervisor: Principal and Athletic Director
Position Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of this position. It is not intended to limit, or in any way to modify, the right of any administrator to assign, direct or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The coach will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal & Athletic Director or appropriate administrator. Re-1 Valley School District reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.
Sterling is located in Logan County in the Northeastern corner of Colorado on Interstate 76 alongside the Platte River. Having the largest population, approximately 14,699 (2020), in Logan County and much of the surrounding area, Sterling offers shopping, restaurants, numerous parks, a recreation center, access to medical care and is located near North Sterling Reservoir. Sterling is approximately 1 1/2 hours from Denver International Airport and 2 hours from Denver and the front range (I-25 corridor).
RE-1 Valley School District has two high schools, one middle school, one junior high school, three elementary schools and two preschools and serves approximately 1,910 students in the Sterling and Iliff/Crook areas, employing about 400 staff. RE-1 Valley employs highly qualified, dedicated staff who believe our mission is to prepare all students for productive, successful lives beyond school through a balanced curriculum, activities, community experiences, global awareness, high expectations and interaction among students, parents and community. Visit the District website at www.re1valleyschools.org for more information including updated job postings and salary schedules.
RE-1 Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RE-1 Valley School District makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Title: Assistant Volleyball Coach
Company: RE-1 Valley School District
Location: Sterling
