Assistant Coach, Women's Volleyball

Lindenwood University • St. Charles, IL

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About The Position

The assistant coach helps the head coach with all activities of the designated program, including but not limited to recruitment and retention of student-athletes; monitoring of student-athletes’ academic progress; striving for competitive success; management of budget; and ensuring the program’s compliance with University, Conference, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) guidelines. The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Requirements

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Well-versed and knowledgeable in matters pertaining to the sport and governing body
• Ability to use discretion and sound judgment
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong collaborative skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the community, faculty, students, and staff
• Strong creative skills
• Ability to take initiative
• Highly developed analytical and organizational skills
• Computer skills
• Ability to develop student-athletes to compete at conference, regional, and national competitive levels
• Physically demanding
• Ability to perform, teach, and demonstrate technical aspects of assigned sport
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Playing and coaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes, promotes, and actively supports student-athlete academic achievement
• Assists the head coach with managing all aspects of the intercollegiate athletic program, including monitoring academic success, retention, and graduation progress; implements action plans with the appropriate academic staff when necessary
• Follows appropriate academic policies and effectively collaborates with the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) and NCAA academic coordinators to resolve conflicts
• Identifies, evaluates, and recruits student-athletes for success at Lindenwood University
• Imparts to student-athletes the fundamental philosophy, skills, and knowledge essential to the sport
• Produces a high-performing team capable of meeting and maintaining competitive expectations as determined by the University athletic administration
• Acts in accordance with the athletic code of conduct and exhibits a professional and sportsman-like manner
• Maintains current knowledge of and adheres to the policies, procedures, bylaws, regulations, and rules of Lindenwood University, Intercollegiate Athletics, the NCAA, and Conference Office
• Completes all program administrative responsibilities according to procedures
• Supports the head coach by operating a fiscally responsible program and providing leadership for the team’s fundraising activities and program advancement initiatives
• Properly cares for, stores, distributes, and maintains a detailed inventory of team equipment, uniforms, and supplies
• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values – integrity, dedication, excellence, creativity, and teamwork – and to Athletics values: responsible, original, all-encompassing, and relentless
• Promotes and takes pride in the Athletics department
• Anticipates needs of students, colleagues, and administrators; takes ownership to respond promptly
• Establishes effective relationships with the community while positively representing the program, department, and University
• Creates experiential learning opportunities for student-athletes by actively engaging or participating in campus and/or community outreach projects and events
• Maintains effective relationships with alumni and works to keep them engaged with the University
• Job may require other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs (employee and spouse only).
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).
• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time