Volleyball Coach

About the job

Volleyball Coach

Founded in 1924, the International School of Geneva (Ecolint) welcomes 4,500 students aged 3 to 18 years representing more than 130 nationalities. Our 1,250 staff members from around the world are spread across our three campuses (La Grande Boissière and the Nations Campus in Geneva, La Châtaigneraie in the canton of Vaud).

Within our 7 schools, our students benefit from international education and very high-quality bilingual support.

To fulfil our mission of "Educating students to be citizens of the world with the courage and ability to create together a just and joyful tomorrow", every staff member can rely on our hundred years of experience, our constant willingness to innovate, as well as our strong humanitarian values. Thanks to our Ecolint Institute, we are committed to offering excellent training opportunities to our staff.

The Nations Campus is recognised for its commitment to educational innovation and its dynamic multicultural atmosphere. Our sports programme aims to anchor learning in the development of global skills, ensuring that sport has a positive impact on the personal growth of each student.

Nations Campus

VOLLEYBALL COACH

Nations Campus – Sports Department (ECA)

Share your technical expertise and passion for volleyball to inspire our student-athletes within a unique international environment.

In brief:

• Campus: Nations – Geneva
• Department: Extracurricular Activities (ECA) – Sports
• Rate: Part-time (1h30 per week + possibility of additional hours as assistant)
• Schedule: Wednesday 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Start date: School year 2026-2027
• Reference: 500 029

Why this role is important:

As a volleyball coach at the Nations Campus, you play a key role in the physical and social development of our students. Your mission is to provide high-quality sports coaching, combining technical progress and team spirit. Beyond training, you support young people in learning perseverance and fair play, values at the heart of Ecolint’s mission.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead the weekly volleyball session on Wednesday afternoons.
• Set progression objectives adapted to age categories and student levels.
• Offer varied, stimulating, and safe sessions, in line with the sports department’s objectives.
• Work in synergy with the team of coaches and the campus sports managers.
• Possibility to supplement your working hours with assistance hours within the department as needed.

Profile sought:

Skills and Experience

• Youth and Sports (J+S) diploma in active volleyball or equivalent foreign diploma.
• Proven practice with young people aged 11 to 18 in volleyball coaching. Experience with a female/adolescent audience is a major asset.
• Fluency in French and/or English.

Personal qualities

• Excellent pedagogical skills and ability to connect with adolescents.
• Energy, punctuality, and team spirit.
• Ability to adapt to an international and diverse school audience.

How to apply?

Candidates are requested to apply online via our recruitment platform, including:

• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
• A cover letter
• Contact details of three references (including your current or most recent employer).

Applications should be addressed to Mr Antoine Laffay, Head of Sports Department, International School of Geneva, before 1 June 2026, quoting reference number 500 029.

Note

The International School of Geneva values and encourages diversity within its staff. Therefore, we welcome applications from candidates with varied backgrounds and experiences. The School is strongly committed to protecting and promoting the well-being of children. For any selected application, rigorous checks of good conduct and child protection appropriate to the position will be carried out. These checks include prior verifications with former employers and authorities.