Assistant Coach, Volleyball

Marist University•Poughkeepsie, NY

13h•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
Active participant in all NCAA rules education programs.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree

Responsibilities

Participate in the preparation, coordination, practice & game plan preparation, and execution of practice plans during the academic year.
Identify, research, and communicate with prospective student-athletes during the calendar year.
Assist in the academic, personal, and career mentoring of student-athletes.
Recruit athletes to Marist University by researching tournaments, showcases, high school games, tryouts and other relevant recruiting opportunities of prospective student-athletes.
Prepare and coordinate the recruiting calendar and accommodations in accordance with the NCAA, The Metro Conference, Pioneer League, and institution regulations.
Evaluate prospective student-athletes by traveling to recruiting opportunities during permissible recruiting periods.
Conduct appropriate communication with coaches, prospective student-athletes, and parents.
Coordinate and execute official and unofficial visits to campus for prospective student-athletes and their families.
Actively participate 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.
Assist the Head Coach in developing the game strategy and designing effective and efficient training and practices for both the team and individual student-athlete.
Formulate effective game plans for competition.
Conduct individual and small group training sessions.
Conduct comprehensive film review from practices and games.
Prepare daily team practice plans.
Work games and practices.
Assist in other tasks as assigned by Head Coach and Director of Athletics.