Assistant Volleyball Coach, University Athletics

Lipscomb University•Nashville, TN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Volleyball Coach for University Athletics will primarily assist in the recruitment of qualified student-athletes, practice planning and organization, pregame and in-game coaching, tournament management, scheduling, and travel arrangements. This role also involves supporting student-athletes' academic, athletic, civic, and spiritual progress. Additionally, the assistant coach will aid in promoting attendance and awareness, fundraising activities related to the volleyball program, and broader university initiatives. A key aspect of this position is understanding, embodying, and supporting the mission and values of Lipscomb University and Lipscomb Athletics, while ensuring compliance with NCAA, ASUN Conference, and Lipscomb rules and regulations. The assistant will also support program-improvement projects, camp opportunities, fundraising, development, community awareness, and campus engagement as directed by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics.

Requirements

Understanding of, embodiment of, and support of the mission and values of Lipscomb University and Lipscomb Athletics.
Support and ensure the program’s compliance with NCAA, ASUN Conference, and Lipscomb rules and regulations.
Ability to travel overnight as needed for recruitment.
Ability to assist with promotion of attendance and awareness and fundraising activities.
Ability to assist with program-improvement projects and initiatives, camp opportunities, fundraising, development and cultivation opportunities for the University, community awareness programming, campus engagement and other opportunities.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing athletes for improvement in practice and competition.
Assist, organize, conduct, and participate in practices and conditioning sessions.
Supervise student athletes during practice, competition, and travel.
Assist in the recruitment of qualified student-athletes, which may include overnight travel.
Assist with scheduling practices, competitions, and other program-related activities.
Coordinate transportation, lodging, and meals for team members for all scheduled events.
Perform physical assessments and daily planning for practice.
Work with the Head Coach to ensure compliance with Lipscomb, NCAA, and ASUN Conference rules and regulations.
Order, issue, care for, and inventory equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
Coordinate the distribution, collection, and storage of athletic equipment, uniforms, and supplies.
Assist and support the coordination of recruiting for the volleyball program.
Assist in setting up scouting and recruiting trips, and on-campus visits and meetings.
Research and review information regarding potential student athletes.
Promote Lipscomb Volleyball in a positive manner that strives for excellence.
Display an attitude among student athletes that winning is important but secondary to embodying the Christ-centered values of the university, ensuring the overall welfare of the athletes and displaying good sportsmanship.