Assistant Coach - Women's & Beach Volleyball

Regent University•Virginia Beach, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach for Women's & Beach Volleyball will assist in overseeing all aspects of operating a successful college-level intercollegiate athletic program. All responsibilities will be under the leadership of the Head Coach and/or the Director of Athletics. The role involves assisting student-athletes in their spiritual growth and academic progress, providing guidance for their spiritual development and academic success. The coach will be responsible for instructing student-athletes in sport-specific skills, tactics, and techniques, and reporting any known or suspected violations of NCAA and/or university rules promptly to the Director of Athletics. This position also involves organizing and supervising practices, games, and workouts, assisting the head coach in instruction and coaching, and adhering to NCAA and university rules and regulations. A key aspect of the role is recruiting student-athletes who are mission-fit, academically solid, and athletically skilled, while also supporting the university's academic standards for recruiting and eligibility. The Assistant Coach will also assist in promoting community service projects for the team and assume other duties as assigned.

Requirements

One or more years of successful high school, college, or private coaching experience is preferred.
Proven ability to communicate effectively one-on-one, in small groups, and in public speaking contexts.
Proven ability to communicate ideas and priorities effectively to promote teamwork and achieve desired results.
Demonstrated strategic planning skills and an ability to assess the team’s competitive strengths and vulnerabilities.
Demonstrated skill in making strategic recommendations to enhance the team’s performance.
Ability to work a flexible and irregular schedule.
Strong relationship with Jesus Christ.
Commitment to integrating Scripture in coaching and interactions with student-athletes.
Demonstration of humility, integrity, maturity, organizational skills, creativity, flexibility, and patience.
Commit to Regent’s core values of Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist student-athletes in obtaining spiritual growth and track academic progress.
Provide appropriate advice and assistance to help ensure the success of each student-athlete’s spiritual development and completed stated program of study.
Instruction of student-athletes – teaching sport-specific skills, tactics, and techniques required per team and individualized workouts, practices, and games.
Report any known or suspected violations of the NCAA and/or university rules by head coach, assistant coach(es), student-athletes, staff, etc. promptly to the Director of Athletics.
Assist in organizing and supervising all practices, games, and other workout sessions for the team.
Assist head coach in the instruction and coaching of student athletes.
Evidence of a thorough understanding of the rules and regulations governing intercollegiate competition and adhere to the rules and standards established by NCAA.
Abide by and comply with the constitution, bylaws, and interpretations of the NCAA and university rules and regulations relating to the conduct and administration of the program.
Assist recruiting student-athletes who are mission fit, academically solid, and athletically skilled.
Adhere to, support, and follow the academic standards and requirements of the university regarding the recruiting and eligibility of prospective and current student-athletes.
Assist the head coach in promoting community service projects for the team to complete the mission of the NCAA, Regent Athletic Department and Regent University.
Assume other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and/or the Director of Athletics.