Assistant Coach, Women's Volleyball

Augustana University•Sioux Falls, SD

19h

About The Position

The Assistant Coach – Women’s Volleyball assists the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach in all aspects of a competitive collegiate volleyball program, including coaching, recruiting, student-athlete development, academic support, and administrative duties. The role requires compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive team culture. The assistant coach supports planning and conducting practices and competition strategies, provides technical and tactical instruction, evaluates and recruits prospective student-athletes, and helps student-athletes succeed academically. The position also supports match preparation and game-day operations, coordinates team logistics as assigned, and participates in fundraising, alumni engagement, camps, and community outreach. Other duties may be assigned by the Head Coach. Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Official transcripts may be required upon employment, and finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Sport-specific experience.
Commitment to compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations.
Interacting with students, faculty, and leadership from different backgrounds and points of view, with appreciation for and respect for academic values and culture, must be a top value of the candidate.

Nice To Haves

Previous college coaching or graduate assistant experience.
Playing experience.
Master’s degree.
Experience with video analysis software such as Hudl or Volleymetrics.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, organizing, and conducting daily practices and competition strategies.
Provide technical and tactical instruction to student-athletes to enhance performance.
Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes in accordance with governing rules.
Build and maintain relationships with recruits, high school and club coaches, and families.
Analyze opponent and team performance using video and statistical tools.
Support academic success initiatives and monitor student-athlete progress toward degree completion.
Assist with game-day operations, including scouting reports and match preparation.
Coordinate team travel, equipment, and scheduling logistics as assigned.
Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional policies and procedures.
Participate in fundraising, alumni engagement, camps, and community outreach activities.
Promote sportsmanship, professionalism, and a positive team environment.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.