Assistant Volleyball Coach

Job Description

Who we are: The German International School Washington D.C. is a leading international school in the Washington DC metro area. For over 60 years, GISW has been teaching children from preschool through twelfth grade. Aside from being the first MINTEC certified school in the USA, GISW offers a U.S. High School Diploma as well as a German International Abitur (DIA) to its students.

OPENING: 2025/26 school year

GENERAL INFORMATION: We are seeking an assistant volleyball coach. Teams typically meet daily between 2:45-5PM during the season. This position is compensated at $35.00/hour.

DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for forming teams and providing them with high level training and competitions
• Sport specific knowledge in drills, rules, and strategies
• Responsible for representing the school and its community in a professional manner
• Responsible for setting up and cleaning up practices and games
• Responsible for communicating with athletes and parents about the season (practice schedule, games, etc.)
• In constant contact with the Athletic Director and reports back on game results
• Promote team-oriented goal setting, accountability, and clear expectations
• Promote sportsmanship, foster character development; monitor progress of individual athletes
• Supervise students in practice areas, on buses and during games
• Maintain equipment and assist with uniform distribution/collection
• Maintain accurate and complete student records
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Coaching certificate preferred
• Coaching experience required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Energetic and enthusiastic team player, flexibility and dependability
• Certification in First Aid and CPR
• Proficiency in English required, proficiency in German preferred
• Valid driver’s license and/or willingness to obtain CDL endorsement, preferred
• Authorization to work in the US for any employer
  
  

BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employer paid Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match
• Benefits vary depending on employment status*
  
  

To Apply: Please submit your application to jobs@giswashington.org.

The German International School Washington D.C. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, age or disability in the administration of its hiring, educational policy, admissions, financial aid practices, or of its athletic and other school-administered programs.