Fennville Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our athletic department as a Sub-Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach for the upcoming season. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for volleyball and a commitment to fostering the personal and athletic development of student-athletes. This seasonal position involves coaching, mentoring, and supporting young athletes in a competitive and positive environment.

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JOB POSTING
SUB-VARSITY VOLLEYBALL COACH
FENNVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
POSITION TITLE: Sub-Varsity Volleyball Coach
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
REPORTS TO: Athletic Director
APPLICATION PERIOD: April 13, 2026 until filled
POSITION DESCRIPTION
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Teaching and other employment opportunities available. Visit www.fennville.org for more
information.
SUMMARY:
To assist the head Volleyball coach and be in charge of a sub-varsity Volleyball team and to
help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, develop an appreciation for the
values of discipline, sportsmanship and increase level of self-esteem.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Works closely with the varsity Volleyball coach and the athletic director.
• Assists with off-season strength and conditioning, and skills program.
• Understands and maintains the standard of the Fennville athletic handbook.
• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the
sport involved.
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and establishes/oversees
penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Assists with plans and schedules within regular program of practice in season.
• Assists with oversight of the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned
sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching
techniques and general information about all aspects of the sport.
• Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in this sport
and is consistent in establishing criteria for eligibility in competition.
• Adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and
follow up.
• Maintains necessary attendance forms, medical records and similar paperwork.
• Accounts for sub-varsity equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by the head coach, Athletic Director, or his/her designee.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises student athletes of their particular program.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and /or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION and /or EXPERIENCE:
Valid teaching certificate and a degree program with a major or minor in physical education or
equivalent hours and courses in coaching theory preferred. Experience in physical education,

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coaching, first aid, CPR and sports medicine.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability
to speak effectively before groups of students or employees of the district.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, commissions, proportions,
percentages, area, circumference and volume.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out furnished in written, oral or
diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized
situations.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Exhibit qualities of leadership and organizational ability and reflect a spirit of cooperation in
working with staff and school administration. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and
theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
student, staff and community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and
written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of
Education policies. Ability to operate a personal computer and related software.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand.
Occasionally the employee will sit and run. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the
trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee will frequently squat, stoop, kneel,
reach above the head, reach forward and repeat the same hand motion many times while
performing the duties of this job. The employee occasionally will be required to lift and/or push
up to 50 lbs.
The specific vision requirements of the job include good depth perception and occasionally being
able to see objects/persons at a distance. While performing the duties of the job the employee
frequently is required to hear conversation in a quiet as well as a noisy environment and be able
to tell where sound is coming from. The employee must be able to communicate to the team in
order to give directions.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will continuously work inside or outside
depending on the sporting event. Occasionally the employee must be able to meet deadlines with
severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers. The employee has direct
responsibility for the safety, well-being and work output of others. The noise level in the
environment is usually moderate.
SALARY:
Based on Master Teachers Agreement – Schedule B
PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME, LETTER OF INTEREST AND UP TO THREE LETTERS OF
RECCOMENDATION/REFERENCES ON RED ROVER HIRING.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT (A.D.A.) AND IS NOT AN
EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF THE DUTIES PERFORMED FOR THIS POSITION. ADDITIONAL
DUTIES ARE PERFORMED BY THE INDIVIDUALS CURRENTLY HOLDING THIS
POSITION AND ADDITIONAL DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED.
The Board of Education of Fennville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, or any other legally protected
characteristic, in its programs and activities including employment opportunities.
Posted: April 13, 2026

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