How to hire a head volleyball coach

How to hire a head volleyball coach, step by step

Here's a step-by-step head volleyball coach hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a head volleyball coach job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new head volleyball coach
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a head volleyball coach, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A head volleyball coach's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, head volleyball coaches from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of head volleyball coaches and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Head Volleyball Coach	Description	Hourly rate
   Head Volleyball Coach	Coaches teach amateur or professional athletes the skills they need to succeed at their sport. Scouts look for new players and evaluate their skills and likelihood for success at the college, amateur, or professional level... Show more	$13-32
   Coach	The main responsibility of a coach is to motivate an individual or an entire team. Coaches are focused on improving the performance and skills of athletes by conducting training sessions, coordinating practice drills, and providing guidance... Show more	$12-31
   Swim Coach	A swim coach is someone who teaches and trains people how to swim. A swim coach provides tips and techniques for people to follow if they want to learn how to swim... Show more	$11-22

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CPR
   • Student Athletes
   • JV
   • Head Volleyball
   • NCAA
   • Role Model
   • Athletic Program
   • Kids
   • Varsity Volleyball
   • Grade Girls
   • III
   • Leadership
   • Budget Management
   • Fund Raising

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the athletic programs' policies and procedures to ensure compliance with NCAA rules and regulations.
   • Head coach for middle school volleyball program and lead the team to championship and to an undefeat season.
   • Organize, plan, and manage all practices, games, players and teams within the softball program.
   • Provide guidance for individual athletes and assist them in achieving spots within elite summer rowing programs in Philadelphia.
   • Train JV coaches and assistants.
   • Coach girls JV volleyball and basketball.

   More head volleyball coach duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your head volleyball coach job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A head volleyball coach salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, head volleyball coaches' average salary in wyoming is 62% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level head volleyball coaches earn 57% less than senior-level head volleyball coaches.
   • Certifications. A head volleyball coach with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a head volleyball coach's salary.

   Average head volleyball coach salary

   $44,791yearly

   $21.53 hourly rate

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   Entry-level head volleyball coach salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

   Average head volleyball coach salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$59,231	$28
   2	Connecticut	$57,360	$28
   3	New York	$54,320	$26
   4	Pennsylvania	$53,279	$26
   5	Louisiana	$45,078	$22
   6	California	$44,466	$21
   7	New Mexico	$44,207	$21
   8	Alabama	$43,677	$21
   9	Oregon	$42,396	$20
   10	Arizona	$42,134	$20
   11	Florida	$41,324	$20
   12	Colorado	$40,974	$20
   13	Nebraska	$39,013	$19
   14	Illinois	$37,215	$18
   15	Georgia	$35,426	$17
   16	Ohio	$31,173	$15
   17	Montana	$26,348	$13
   18	Wyoming	$23,601	$11

   Average head volleyball coach salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Kern Community College District	$107,005	$51.44	5
   2	Central State University	$73,083	$35.14	2
   3	Dillard University	$69,439	$33.38	1
   4	Mercy College	$65,963	$31.71
   5	MSD Decatur	$63,881	$30.71
   6	Curry College	$59,460	$28.59
   7	Clarkson University	$58,889	$28.31	1
   8	Illinois Institute of Technology	$58,349	$28.05
   9	Mount Aloysius College	$55,765	$26.81	5
   10	Eastern Washington University	$55,614	$26.74
   11	St. Mary's College of Maryland	$55,202	$26.54	8
   12	Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES	$55,192	$26.53
   13	The Nueva School	$55,168	$26.52
   14	Jefferson College	$54,381	$26.14
   15	PSEA	$54,259	$26.09	32
   16	Temple University	$54,179	$26.05
   17	Union University	$53,658	$25.80
   18	University of California	$52,723	$25.35	1
   19	Mount Marty College	$52,091	$25.04	2
   20	Community College System of New Hampshire	$51,890	$24.95	2

4. Writing a head volleyball coach job description

   A job description for a head volleyball coach role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a head volleyball coach job description:

   Head volleyball coach job description example

   REPORTS TO
   
   Assistant Principal of Athletics
   
   FLSA STATUS
   
   Exempt
   
   SUPERVISES
   
   Yes
   
   DEPT
   
   Athletics
   
   FTE
   
   Varies
   
   WORK CALENDAR
   
   Varies
   
   GRADE
   
   Supplemental
   
   APPROVED
   
   REVISED
   
   5/6/22
   
   SUMMARY: Provide leadership and guidance to effectively manage, teach and coach student athletes, coaches and parents of a comprehensive athletic program.
   
   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
   
   * Organize and supervise a comprehensive sports program.
   * Be a positive role model for student athletes.
   * Must establish a sense of comradery among our players through team building, fundraising, service projects, etc.
   * Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
   * Maintain a high level of ethical and moral behavior as well as
   * Must utilize online platforms required for specific sports like MaxPreps, HUDL and similar platforms.
   * Adhere to rules set out by AIA (aiaonline.org) and Dysart Unified School District.
   * Attend mandatory school district and AIA meetings.
   * May be required to work outside normal working hours.
   * May be required to travel to perform work functions.
   * Other job related duties as assigned.
   
   EDUCATION:
   
   * Valid Arizona teacher certification or Arizona coaching certification or Level 1 Certification issued by National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS).
   
   EXPERIENCE:
   
   * Previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport.
   
   LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:
   
   * Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).
   * Obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification.
   * Completion of NFHS Heat Illness Prevention Course.
   * Completion of the NFHS online Fundamentals of Coaching Course.
   * Completion of the NFHS online Concussion in Sports Course.
   * Completion of the NFHS online Cheer and Dance Safety Course (this requirement is for cheer positions only).
   * Completion of the NFHS online Cheer and Dance Exam (this requirement is for cheer positions only).
   * Possession of a valid Arizona driver's license at time of appointment, and throughout employment. Proof of current auto liability insurance at time of appointment and throughout employment. Personal transportation for job-related travel.
   
   KNOWLEDGE OF:
   
   * Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.
   * Essential skills, techniques, rules and safety concerns for the sport to be coached.
   * Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
   * Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
   * Customer service principles.
   * Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
   * Modern office technology.
   
   SKILL IN:
   
   * Following directions and meeting standards.
   * Communicating with all stakeholders.
   * Providing attention to detail in assignments.
   * Comprehending reference books and manuals.
   * Organizing and maintaining supplies.
   * Providing customer service.
   * Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
   * Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
   
   ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
   
   Positions in this class require: pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
   
   Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Standing for extended periods of time.
   
   Working Conditions: Work may be performed in an outdoor environment including exposure to noise and being on your feet. Requires standing in inclement weather including summer heat.
   
   The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
   
   The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.
   
   Shift TypePart-Time Non-BenefitedSalary Range$4,085.00 / SupplementalLocationShadow Ridge High School
   
   Applications Accepted
   
   Start Date10/13/2022

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find head volleyball coaches for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your head volleyball coach job on Zippia to find and recruit head volleyball coach candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit head volleyball coaches, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new head volleyball coach

   Once you've selected the best head volleyball coach candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new head volleyball coach. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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