Assistant Men's Volleyball Coach
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. The role includes recruiting academically qualified student-athletes, developing and implementing training sessions and practices, assisting with game plans and coaching, and supporting student-athletes' personal, academic, and athletic development. This is a full-time position reporting directly to the head men's volleyball coach. The assistant coach helps ensure the program operates in accordance with NCAA Division I, conference, and Merrimack College rules, regulations, and policies. The position requires representing Merrimack Athletics with professionalism, sportsmanship, and integrity, and contributing to a team culture that supports student-athlete success and institutional mission. Candidates must describe in their application how they will foster a culture supporting Merrimack's Catholic Augustinian mission. Employment is subject to successful completion of a criminal background check.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- One to two years of previous coaching experience.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and intercollegiate athletics.
- Demonstrated recruiting skills and knowledge.
- Knowledge of video editing and production.
- 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.
- Candidates should explain how they will foster a culture that supports Merrimack's Catholic Augustinian mission.
Nice To Haves
- Collegiate men's volleyball playing experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist, at the direction of the head coach, with supervising and directing all aspects of the team.
- Participate in evaluating and recruiting student-athletes, including recruiting travel and planning on-campus visits.
- Support student-athletes' personal, academic, and athletic development.
- Assist with on-court coaching and plan and run training sessions and practices.
- Scout opposing teams and help break 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.
- Represent the program and Merrimack Athletics with professionalism, sportsmanship, and integrity.
- Foster a culture committed to NCAA rules compliance and conference and institutional policies.
- Participate in departmental activities, including staff meetings, compliance education, guest speaker presentations, and other events and meetings.
- Fulfill other specific areas of responsibility assigned by the head coach.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
