26-134 Full-Time Assistant Volleyball Coach - Department of Athletics

West Chester University•West Chester University, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Athletics invites applications for a Full-Time Assistant Volleyball Coach. West Chester University is an NCAA Division II member of the highly competitive Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). The Department of Athletics prepares our student athletes for life-long success by providing opportunities for them to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in the community. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good. WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities. The Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting all duties associated with successful coaching at the college level. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills to be a positive role model and representative of the university. This position requires the ability to travel extensively on both weekdays and weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Two years of collegiate playing or coaching experience at the college, club, or international level
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and travel frequently
Knowledge of and conformity to NCAA rules

Nice To Haves

NCAA Coaching experience
NCAA Volleyball playing experience
Recruiting experience
Master’s Degree

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Coach in fulfilling all responsibilities associated with successful coaching at the college level
Identify and recruit athletically and academically qualified student-athletes
Schedule and organize practice sessions
Coach and demonstrate high level volleyball technical skills
Monitor academic progress and promote student-athlete well-being
Assist with the management of equipment, team travel, schedule, and budget
Assist with administrative duties as assigned by the head coach
Support alumni relations and community service events
Organize fundraising events
Organize and administer camps and clinics
Video breakdown and analysis via VolleyMetrics
Ensure program compliance with all NCAA, PSAC, and University rules and regulations, including timely completion of all compliance documentation via Teamworks and ARMS
Travel for recruiting and competition
Other duties as assigned