Assistant Coach – Men’s Volleyball

University of the Pacific•Stockton, CA

About The Position

The Assistant Coach for Men’s Volleyball teaches and instructs student-athletes how to perform in their sport, including sport-related fundamentals, skills, team concepts, and safety practices. This role involves instructing and coaching student-athletes, focusing on fundamentals, skills development, conditioning, game preparation, strategy, and safety. The coach will use discretion and judgment in implementing instructional techniques, integrate innovative technology, and ensure academics remain a priority for student-athletes. Compliance with intercollegiate athletics rules and regulations is essential. The position also involves assisting with program planning, maintaining discipline, promoting a positive environment, participating in marketing, and assisting with recruiting activities. This position serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and requires reporting crimes as outlined by the Clery Act. The University emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, prioritizing policies that are responsive to socio-cultural forces affecting students and staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or two (2) years of full-time experience in the same/similar position is equal to one (1) year of completed post-high school education coursework.
One (1) year of experience in coaching and/or playing experience in volleyball or in a related role.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of effective coaching practices, including the integration of technology into instructional methods.
Prior experience in sport sciences.
Advanced knowledge of NCAA and Conference Rules and Regulations as they pertain to student-athletes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent skills working with social media.
Strong skills with Animoto, Canva, and other marketing and promotional online platforms.
Expertise with Volleystation, Volleymetrics, and Balltime.
Demonstrated event planning and ability to implement a plan.
Demonstrated management skills and knowledge of supervision and management practices.
Ability to contribute to the recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
Positive attitude, proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations, and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion.
Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Responsibilities

Instructs and coaches student-athletes, emphasizing fundamentals, skills development, conditioning, game preparation, strategy, and safety practices.
Exercises discretion and judgment in implementing instructional techniques designed to develop student-athlete capacities.
Integrates innovative technology into the instruction of student-athletes to facilitate learning and safety.
Maintains an environment that emphasizes academics as a priority, making every effort to ensure that all student-athletes meet academic requirements, while working to integrate sports into the academic life of the University.
Maintains complete knowledge and compliance of rules and regulations governing intercollegiate athletics while working within the department’s rules, regulations, and policies.
Assists in the preparation of an annual written plan and goals for the program and the annual assessment of performance in relation to the plan and goals.
Maintains discipline in the program, promotes fairness, understanding, and protectiveness of student-athletes while motivating them.
Maintains an environment of cooperation and continuous improvement, maintaining positive communications supporting the athletic program, the University, and the University staff.
Participates in marketing and promotional activities with media, alumni, and civic groups consistent with the objectives of the athletic program.
Assists with recruiting evaluations, official visits, and any travel-related activities of prospective student-athletes.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
This position serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA) as outlined by the Clery Act. CSAs have federally mandated responsibilities to report crimes that are reported to them.