Assistant Men's Volleyball Coach

Merrimack College•North Andover, MA

About The Position

The Assistant Men’s Volleyball Coach assists the head coach in all aspects of Merrimack College’s NCAA Division I men’s volleyball program. Responsibilities include recruiting academically qualified prospective student-athletes; developing and implementing training sessions, practices, and game plans; coaching and educating student-athletes; and supporting their personal, academic, and athletic development. The position works in accordance with NCAA Division I, conference, and institutional rules, regulations, and policies, and reports directly to the head men’s volleyball coach. The role also contributes to recruiting and evaluation, team travel and logistics, opponent scouting and game-film review, academic progress monitoring, and departmental activities. The successful candidate is expected to represent the program and Merrimack Athletics professionally and to foster a culture of compliance, sportsmanship, integrity, and support for the College’s Catholic Augustinian mission.

Requirements

Knowledge of NCAA rules and intercollegiate athletics.
Demonstrated recruiting skills and knowledge.
Commitment to supporting student-athletes’ academic success and overall well-being.
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent administrative and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and complete tasks by established deadlines.
Application materials must include a resume and a cover letter describing motivation and interest, relevant experience, and commitment to Merrimack’s Catholic Augustinian mission and values.
The position is subject to successful completion of a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
1–2 years of previous coaching experience.
Knowledge of video editing and production.
Collegiate men’s volleyball playing experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the head coach in supervising and directing all aspects of the team.
Evaluate and recruit high-quality student-athletes, including recruiting travel and planning on-campus visits.
Support student-athletes’ personal, academic, and athletic development.
Assist with on-court coaching and help plan and conduct training sessions and practices.
Scout opposing teams and assist with breaking down game film for teaching purposes.
Coordinate team travel planning, meals, and logistics.
Attend individual student-athlete meetings with the head coach.
Help monitor academic progress and support team members’ academic success.
Promote NCAA rules compliance and adherence to conference and institutional policies.
Participate in departmental activities, including staff meetings, compliance education, guest speaker presentations, and other events or meetings.
Represent the program and Merrimack Athletics with professionalism, sportsmanship, and integrity.
Fulfill other specific responsibilities assigned by the head coach.