J.V. Volleyball Coach

Crossroads Charter Academy is currently hiring a J.V. Volleyball Coach. Part Time, 10 to 15 hours per week during Fall sports season.

Are you an educational dreamer, believing all students will be inspired learners in the right environment? Are you looking to transform yourself, the students you will serve, as well as the broader educational landscape? Do you want to join a passionate and collaborative faculty who continuously strive to make a better school?

Crossroads Charter Academy is located in Big Rapids, Michigan and serves communities in the surrounding area. Our academy is not restricted to residential boundaries, which allows us to reach out to families in the suburban and rural areas of Mecosta and Osceola counties.

Join the Crossroads team and become part of a school where relationships come first and every child is truly known. At Crossroads Charter Academy, our small class sizes allow kindergarten teachers to build strong connections with each student, personalize instruction, and create a warm, supportive classroom environment. You’ll have the time and flexibility to meet students where they are while fostering early literacy and social-emotional growth.

We are committed to supporting our teachers through ongoing growth and development, including Science of Reading professional development and classroom-embedded coaching and support. At Crossroads, teachers are not on their own—you’ll be part of a collaborative team that values continuous improvement and provides the tools and support needed to succeed.

If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, student-centered environment grounded in Respect, Ownership, Accountability, Responsibility, and Service (R.O.A.R.S.), join the Crossroads team and grow your career with us.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

• Plan, organize, and conduct practices that develop athletes' volleyball fundamentals, teamwork, sportsmanship, and game strategy.

• Coach and supervise the Junior Varsity Volleyball team during practices, competitions, tournaments, and other team-related activities.

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful team culture that promotes student-athlete growth, character, and leadership.

• Develop practice plans that improve individual skills, physical conditioning, and team performance.

• Teach proper techniques, game rules, and strategies while emphasizing safety and injury prevention.

• Evaluate student-athlete performance and provide constructive feedback to support skill development.

• Collaborate with the Varsity coaching staff to ensure consistency in program philosophy, expectations, and athlete development.

• Monitor and maintain the inventory, care, and organization of volleyball equipment and uniforms.

• Ensure compliance with all school, conference, league, and applicable athletic association rules and regulations.

• Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and other team activities.

• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, athletic department staff, and school administrators.

• Maintain required team records, eligibility information, and other documentation as assigned.

• Attend coaches' meetings, professional development opportunities, and athletic department events as required.

• Promote good sportsmanship and represent the school in a positive and professional manner.

• Regular and predictable attendance.

Cognitive Demands:

• Supervise multiple student-athletes in practice and competition settings.

• Develop practice plans and game strategies.

• Make sound decisions during practices and competitions.

• Maintain a safe and organized athletic environment.

• Demonstrate effective leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.

• Adapt coaching strategies based on team and individual player development.

• Participate in ongoing professional development as appropriate.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently stand, walk, run, bend, kneel, and demonstrate volleyball skills during practices and games.

• Occasionally lift, carry, or move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Set up and take down volleyball nets, equipment, and practice materials.

• Work evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays as required by the athletic schedule.

• Travel with the team to away contests, tournaments, and other athletic events.

• Withstand moderate to high noise levels in gymnasium environments.

• Be able to perform first aid/CPR if necessary.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Previous volleyball coaching experience or competitive volleyball playing experience preferred.

• Knowledge of volleyball rules, techniques, player development, and game strategy.

• Ability to motivate, mentor, and positively influence student-athletes.

• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with athletic department staff, school administrators, parents, and other coaches.

• Current CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain if required.

• Ability to meet all school, district, and state athletic coaching requirements, including background checks and any required coaching certifications.

For more information on Crossroads Charter Academy, please visit our website at https://www.ccabr.org/.

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