Head Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach

At a Glance:

Job Title: Program Coordinator/Head Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach Fall 2026

Location: Friends School of Baltimore – Baltimore, MD 21210

Reports To: Director of Athletics

Position Type: Part Time

Friends School is a Quaker, co-educational, college preparatory school, Pre-K through Grade 12, in Baltimore City, enrolling 740 students, 44% of whom identify as children of color. We are guided by the Quaker ideals of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. We strive to be a purposefully inclusive community that reflects the racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, and religious diversity of our city and our region. Friends School faculty members and coaches teach by example, blending intellectual exploration, enthusiasm, and joy. Every day in their teaching spaces, they challenge and encourage students to think deeply, to question, and to seek truth, while instilling in each of them a strong sense of social responsibility, a willingness to embrace challenges, and an awareness of their potential as individuals. Friends School teachers and coaches are expected to model and foster the habits of mind we believe are essential to an outstanding education: creativity, curiosity, empathy, reflection, and resilience.

Context and Philosophy:

Friends School of Baltimore is seeking a Program Coordinator/ Head Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach for the Fall of 2026. This position reports regularly to the Director of Athletics, and is a paid, part-time seasonal position. The Soccer season begins August 17th and concludes early November 2026. Practices are typically 2 hours a day M-F in the afternoons. Friends School currently competes in the IAAM "C" Conference. The Program Coordinator is expected to have a role in the program throughout the school year with off-season practices. The IAAM currently permits up to 3 hours a week out of season. The PC is meant to support and guide the girls volleyball program at Friends.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and attend all practices and games.
• Communicate with parents and students effectively.
• Write post-game summaries to be used by the SID and marketing department in community-wide communications.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate student managers.
• Drive school vehicles (mini-buses) to and from away contests, scrimmages and tournaments.
• Attend meetings with the Athletic Department, the volleyball coaching staff, and the Director of Athletics.
• Serve as the school's representatives at all IAAM Conference volleyball preseason and postseason meetings.
• Organize and maintain all related equipment and uniforms for the program.
• Oversee the program and provide leadership and vision for all teams including the Junior Varsity program.
• Attend and participate in end of season FSAA ceremonies, Senior Day celebrations, and awards assemblies.
• Work collaboratively with the Admissions Office and the Office of College Counseling in support of our student athletes.

Program Coordinators will also serve as the school's representatives at all IAAM and MIAA Conference preseason and postseason meetings and work collaboratively with the Admissions Office and the Office of College Counseling in support of our student athletes.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Varsity coaching experience preferred.

Interested candidates should apply with their resume, cover letter, and supporting documents to the link on the school website. A search committee will review candidate information and then will contact those candidates they are interested in having a conversation with about the position. This is a paid, part-time position and a background check is required. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Kara Carlin, Director of Athletics at kcarlin@friendsbalt.org.

Friends School of Baltimore actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. To form a community that strives to reflect the world's diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends School of Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups who might enrich and diversify the school community are strongly encouraged to apply.