Assistant Coach Men's Volleyball

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON

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About The Position

The Men's Volleyball Program at the University of Guelph is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join the team as lead Assistant Coach. This position plays a key role in supporting the continued growth and competitive success of the program at the U SPORTS level. The Assistant Coach will work in collaboration with the Head Coach to provide leadership, mentorship, and technical expertise to student-athletes while upholding the mission and values of the university and athletic department. The successful candidate must value diversity of experiences and perspectives and will play a significant role in supporting and enhancing Athletic and Recreation’s Safe Sport, Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and community building efforts, actions and initiatives.

Requirements

• Completion of an undergraduate degree.
• Minimum 3 years of competitive coaching experience, preferably at the post-secondary, national, or club level.
• NCCP Level 3 or equivalent experience through Volleyball Canada Coach Development pathway (Development/Performance stream).
• Strong understanding of the university sport landscape and the U SPORTS system.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor student-athletes with a holistic development approach.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in video analysis tools (PerfBook and BallTime) as well as in game stat programs.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and travel with the team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in recruiting within a high-performance sport environment.
• Background in strength and conditioning, sport psychology, or performance analysis considered an asset.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in sport.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting all team practices, training sessions, and game strategies.
• Recruitment and identification of prospective student-athletes.
• Support the development of individual athletes through technical, tactical, physical, and mental skill development.
• Contribute to scouting, video analysis, and game preparation.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and disciplined team environment aligned with university policies and codes of conduct.
• Help with various fundraising tasks by means of sponsorship, alumni donors and youth camps/clinics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level