Head Volleyball Coach at Sisters High School

Posting Date: April 7, 2026

Position Closes: Open Until Filled

Position Available: August 18,2026

Position Description:

Sisters High School, a proud 3A member of the OSAA Mountain Valley Conference, invites applications for the position of Head Volleyball Coach. The candidate must possess the skills of a dynamic teacher who loves the game of volleyball and is passionate about working with student athletes.  The applicant will demonstrate the ability to truly lead a volleyball program and its surrounding culture.  Leadership of all assistants, program operations, media relations, and coordination with programs K through 12 are all vital portions of this position.  Knowledge and commitment to the academic success of all Sister's athletes, and commitment to school, conference, and OSAA regulations are required.

Sisters is located in beautiful and sunny Central Oregon with surrounding mountains, lakes, streams, and outdoor activities which include skiing, fishing, climbing, and boating.   Central Oregon is a hub for athletics-based education and communities committed to healthy lifestyles. 

Interested candidates, please contact:

Tracy Suckow, Human Resources                            Matt Hilgers, Athletic Director, Sisters High School

541-549-8521 ext. 5021                                            541-549-4045 ext. 5756
tracy.suckow@ssd6.org                                            matt.hilgers@ssd6.org

• Sisters School District Athletics Department seeks to develop the athlete as a total  person and encourages multidimensional athletes.  We seek coaches, who are motivated, enthusiastic, and driven to develop talent in accordance with this philosophy.
• Ability to develop, articulate, and implement a vision for Sisters School District Volleyball program K-12.  Have high expectations for all student-athletes and coaching staff.
• Realize that you are a role model and are expected to conduct yourself with the highest ethical and moral standards of good sportsmanship and teaching.
• Develop and implement an off-season program for your athletes.
• Scheduling practice sessions with consideration for assistant coaches and student-athlete welfare.
• Work with the local media and the OSAA as needed including reporting of scores. 
• Recommend/assist in scheduling for your sport to the Athletic Director.
• Hire quality assistants for your program and make sure they are properly certified.
• Fundraise for needs.
• Recommend and purchase new equipment.
• Responsible for marking, care, inventory of supplies/uniforms etc.  Responsible for your sport’s academic improvement/accountability.
• Understand and be a conduit of information regarding eligibility, tryouts, cuts and all other team-related information including lettering, team rules etc.
• In case of injury make sure that the athletic trainer, parents, and if necessary, the doctor is involved in the care of the student-athlete.
• Honoring all levels of athletic achievement through the celebration of improvement.  
• Embrace the desire to build inclusive programs based on the pursuit of excellence.  (Advocate for all participants to attain an opportunity for athletic participation, physical fitness, health, well-being, and champion attitude.)   
• Set-up/run / take down all home athletic contests.    
• Approach challenges as a team.  Demonstrate a unified effort which is distinguished by loyalty, selflessness, cooperation, and honoring the Sisters community. 
• Model the “Outlaws Together” attitude by working with all coaches, administrators, and staff within the athletic department on a common mission. 

 Qualifications:

• Top-notch teaching, communication, motivation, technology, and organization skills.
• He/she should have knowledge of the sport and rules of high school Volleyball, hold NFHS  

             Foundations of Coaching, Concussion, Steroid, 3-Dimensional Coaching, and Heat Illness            certifications as well as a valid First Aid / CPR card prior to working with the student athletes.

• Successful high school/college coaching experience or equivalent.
• Strong collaboration with other coaches by building enthusiasm, loyalty, cooperation, and friendships all as a basis for an athletic department built on the pursuit of character development through strong relationships. 
• Have high academic expectations of student/athletes and hold all players accountable.

Posting can be located at: https://district.ssd6.org/departments/district-office-operations/human-resources/co-curricular-applications/

Seasonal Stipend range: $7,061.88 - $8,070.72 (2026-2027 Co-Curricular Programs salary schedule) for the season, based on previous paid coaching experience.

Submission Details: Please submit your Letter of Interest / cover letter, Resume, Co-Curricular Application, and 2 letters of recommendation on SSD Website at:  https://sisters.schoolspring.com/

Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Sisters School District is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race1, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status in our programs and activities.

[1] Includes discriminatory use of Native American mascot pursuant to OAR 581-021-0047. Race also includes physical characteristics that are historically associated with race, including but not limited to natural hair, hair texture, hair type and protective hairstyles as defined by ORS 659A.001 (as amended by House Bill 2935 (2021)).