Posting Date: June 11, 2026

Position Closes: Open Until Filled

Position Available: September 2, 2026

 

Position Description:

 

Sisters Middle School, a proud member of the Central Oregon Middle School League, invites applications for the position of Assistant Volleyball Coach. The candidate must possess the skills of a dynamic teacher who loves the sport of Volleyball and is passionate about working with student-athletes.  The applicant will demonstrate the ability to assist and help lead a volleyball program and its surrounding culture in its entirety.  Knowledge and commitment to the academic success of all Sisters athletes, commitment to school, and to conferences 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   Phone: 541-549-8521 ext. 5021 tracy.suckow@ssd6.org (HR Advisor)

Matt Hilgers Phone: 541-549-4045 ext. 5767 matt.hilgers@ssd6.org (Athletic Director)

 

• 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.
• Assist the Sisters Head Volleyball Coach 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.
• Help develop and implement an off-season program for your athletes.
• Help fundraise for needs outside a limited budget.
• Help in marking, care, inventory of supplies/uniforms etc.  
• Understand and help be a conduit of information regarding eligibility, practices, and all other team-related information including lettering, team rules etc.
• In case of injury, making sure that the athletic trainer, parents, and if necessary, the doctor are involved in 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 a champion's attitude.)   
• Help set-up / run / take-down all home athletic contests.  Travel on the bus to/from away 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, 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 technical rules of Middle School Volleyball and have strong organizational skills, familiarity scheduling volleyball games and a strong desire to develop many young student athletes.    
• Successful middle school/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 excellence. 
• Have high academic expectations of students / athletes and hold all players accountable.
• Must hold NFHS Foundations of Coaching, Concussion, Steroid, 3-Dimensional Coaching Training or OSAA beyond the scoreboard training, and Heat Illness certifications as well as a valid First Aid / CPR card prior to working with SSD student athletes.

 

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

 

Salary: $2,522.10 - $3,026.52 for the season, based upon previous paid coaching experience.

(2024-2025 salary schedule, subject to change for the 2025 -2026 season)

 

Submission Details:

Posting can be located at: https://district.ssd6.org/departments/district-office-operations/human-resources/co-curricular-applications/ under Co-Curricular. Please submit your Letter of Interest / Cover Letter, Resume, Co-Curricular Application, and two  (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)).