Varsity Volleyball Head Coach
Position Type:Coaching/CoachDate Posted:4/20/2026Location:Bellefonte Area School DistrictThe Bellefonte Area School District is accepting applications for the Varsity Volleyball Head Coach positionLocation: Bellefonte Area School DistrictType: Part-timePosition OverviewThe Bellefonte Area School District is seeking a Varsity Head Coach to help lead our student-athletes. This position is to be an exemplary role model for the athletes, school, community and District.Key Responsibilities:Overseeing all aspects and levels of the program.Enforcing district and department behavioral and academic expectations of their student-athletes.Supervising student-athletes before, during and after practices and contests, including locker rooms, on buses,etc. First to arrive and last to leave.Coaching players, assigning positions, teaching basic fundamentals and strategies of sport, developing team goals and game strategies through a successful season.Conditioning and developing student-athletes with age and current fitness level appropriate activities that emphasize endurance, strength and agility while preparing them for competitions.Issuing and maintaining uniforms and equipment ensuring safe return and inventory of school owned property.Ensuring safe fields of play, competition surfaces, drills, and workout sessions throughout the season for both practices and competitions.Working as a part of a team with the assistant coaches and junior high programs to develop and prepare student-athletes for future involvement with a more competitive atmosphere.Completing required paperwork for sport including lesson plans, travel rosters, team rosters, early dismissal lists, end of season report.Creating and maintaining a program budget.Attending rule interpretation meetings, liaison with booster club and athletic director, league meetings and banquets.Education RequirementsMinimum: High School DiplomaExperience RequirementsMinimum:Prior experience coaching or participating in the sport at the high school or collegiate level.Excellent communication skills.Strong time management and organizational abilities.Demonstrated ability to develop individual athletes and build team unity.Demonstrated willingness to work with athletes at all developmental stages.Certifications & LicensesRequired:Clearances (see below)Additional trainings assigned by the Athletic DirectorPreferred:Any relevant coaching certification or license outside requirementsPhysical Demands:The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a coach to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Able to hear with 40 decibel loss maximum.Able to see with acuity of 20 inches or less and far acuity of at least 20 feet normal depth perception, field of vision and accommodation.Able to reach above and below the waist, walk and use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects.Requires use of both hands for repetitive motion.Able to bend and twisting of the body required.Ability to Lift/Carry/Push supplies weighing up to 50 lbs.The noise level in this environment is generally moderate to loud.Application RequirementsExternal ApplicantsPlease submit the following documents with your online application:Current employment clearances (dated within the past 5 years):Act 34 - Criminal HistoryAct 114 - FBI FingerprintAct 151 - PA Child AbuseCopies of degree certificates and transcriptsAct 168 paperwork, Physical exam results, TB test results (required upon hire)Clearances must be for employment purposes. Volunteer clearances will not be accepted. Visit https://www.basd.net/o/basd/page/clearances for more information.Internal ApplicantsUse your district login to create an internal account. Click "Internal" on the Job Listings page and follow the instructions.Cover Letter InstructionsAddress your cover letter to:Dr. Roy RakszawskiSuperintendent of Schools318 North Allegheny StreetBellefonte, PA 16823Contact InformationFor general application questions, contact our HR Department Email: hruser@basd.netFor position-related questions, contact our Athletic Department Email: athleticdirector@basd.netEqual Opportunity Statement