Assistant Coach, Volleyball

Marist University•Poughkeepsie, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletics Department at Marist University invites applications for a part-time, 12-month position as Assistant Coach, Volleyball, reporting to the Head Coach, Volleyball. This position will participate in the preparation, coordination, practice & game plan preparation, and execution of practice plans during the academic year. The assistant coach position is responsible for the identification, research of, and communication with prospective student-athletes during the calendar year. The assistant coach will also assist in the academic, personal, and career mentoring of student-athletes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
1-3 years of relevant work experience
Valid driver's license with no serious convictions

Nice To Haves

Master's degree

Responsibilities

Researching the tournaments, showcases, high school games, tryouts and other relevant recruiting opportunities of prospective student-athletes.
Preparing and coordinating the recruiting calendar and accommodations in accordance with the NCAA, The Metro Conference (for all sports but Football), Pioneer League (Football only), and institution regulations.
Evaluating prospective student-athletes by traveling to the tournaments, showcases, high school games, tryouts, and other relevant recruiting opportunities during permissible recruiting periods.
Conducting appropriate communication with coaches, prospective student-athletes, and parents.
Coordinating and executing official and unofficial visits to campus for prospective student- athletes and their families.
Active participant in all NCAA rules education programs.
Provide mentoring to student-athletes inside and outside of practice on their academic, personal, civic, and career aspirations for the future.
Formulating effective game plans for competition.
Conducting individual and small group training sessions.
Conducting comprehensive film review from practices and games.
Preparing daily team practice plans.
Working games and practices.
Assist in other tasks as assigned by Head Coach and Director of Athletics.