Volleyball Coach

About the job

Volleyball Coach

Founded in 1924, the International School of Geneva (Ecolint) welcomes 4,500 students aged 3 to 18 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 to "Educate 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 desire 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 La Châtaigneraie Campus is located in the hamlet of Châtaigneriaz overlooking the village of Founex and Lake Geneva. With a mix of old and new buildings, the campus is divided into a primary school and a secondary school, with a total of about 1,600 students. We are proud to be both a global International Baccalaureate school and to offer our students the possibility to follow the Swiss Maturity curriculum. Our programmes are based on the IB Learner Profile, a set of ideals that help students become more thoughtful, responsible, and caring global citizens.

La Châtaigneraie

VOLLEYBALL COACH

La Châtaigneraie Campus – Extracurricular Activities Department (ECA)

Share your technical expertise and passion for volleyball to inspire our student-athletes within a unique international environment, acting as coach or assistant as needed.

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In brief:

• Campus: La Châtaigneraie - Founex
• Department: Extracurricular Activities (ECA) – Sports
• Contract type: Part-time - 3 hours per week
• Hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 18:15 to 19:45
• Start date: September 2026
• Application deadline: 28 August 2026
• Reference: 500 045

Why this role is important:

As a Volleyball Coach at the La Châtaigneraie Campus, you play a key role in the physical and social development of our students. You will be responsible for leading training sessions independently. Your mission is to provide high-quality sports coaching, combining technical progress and team spirit, while supporting young people in learning perseverance and fair play.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead the weekly volleyball session on Wednesday afternoons.
• Set progression goals adapted to the age groups and skill levels of the students.
• Offer varied, stimulating, and safe sessions, in line with the objectives of the sports department.
• Work in synergy with the coaching team and the campus sports managers.

Profile sought:

Skills and Experience

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

Personal qualities

• Excellent teaching skills and ability to connect with teenagers.
• 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 28 August 2026, quoting reference number 500 045.

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 conduct and child protection checks appropriate to the position will be carried out. These checks include prior verifications with former employers and authorities.