Volleyball Instructor

After School Matters•Chicago, IL

2d•$20 - $27

About The Position

After School Matters is seeking committed part-time instructors to teach a Volleyball, Health, and Wellness program located at a partner site in Woodlawn area during the Summer Session 2026 Program Session. The Volleyball, Health, and Wellness Program offers a vibrant Volleyball clinic enriched with wellness activities, community building, and personal development. Designed for teens, the program provides a safe, supportive, and fun environment where participants can explore movement, build skills, and practice mindfulness.

Requirements

Experience coaching volleyball and working with youth in a sports setting is highly preferred
Bachelor’s degree in relevant content area etc. is preferred, high school diploma or GED required
Commitment to diversity and inclusion is required
Strong knowledge of volleyball fundamentals and ability to teach them effectively
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must be organized and possess a strong attention to detail
Cultural competence
Youth development

Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate a volleyball curriculum, including community engagement opportunities and guest speakers
Teach and demonstrate volleyball fundamentals, including serving, passing, setting, and spiking.
Lead drills, organize games and scrimmages, and provide feedback to help teens improve
Engage and guide teens through leadership methods and their application in real world experiences
Adapt instruction to meet varying skill levels and encourage participation.
Create clear structure and support for teens, including agenda setting, creating group norms, and abide by ASMs supportive behavior management plan and incident reporting procedures
Administrative: Conduct teen interviews and select teens by the roster deadline, complete data entry including interview outcomes, daily attendance, teen checklist support, program reports, teen survey administration
Supervise teens at an average of 15:1, teens: instructor ratio
Supervise and collaborate with a teen coach.
Instructors must submit a program curriculum plan before the start of the program session. See ASM Program Planner