Assistant Volleyball Coach - Seasonal
About The Position
The Assistant Volleyball Coach will primarily assist the head coach in implementing sport training by teaching and instructing student-athletes in the rules and fundamentals of volleyball. This role involves assisting with sport skill instruction, conducting practice sessions, performing game-related duties, and motivating players. The position also contributes to recruiting efforts, supports team fundraising, mentors student athletes, and demonstrates a commitment to their personal, academic, and athletic success. The coach must represent the University positively and adhere to all SLIAC and NCAA rules and regulations. Secondary duties include assisting other coaches with game management and potentially supervising student assistants or managers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in coaching volleyball or other related volleyball activities.
- Strong communications skills, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to exercise important human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with the university community and the public.
- Ability to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations and to effectively identify and resolve problems and to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive information.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and experience promoting inclusive excellence.
- Demonstrated volleyball coaching knowledge.
- Excellent interpersonal, teaching and communication skills.
- General knowledge of NCAA Division III rules.
Responsibilities
- Assist the head coach in implementing sport training through teaching and instructing student-athletes in the rules and fundamentals of volleyball.
- Assist in providing sport skill instruction under the direction of the head coach.
- Assist in the conduct of practice sessions.
- Perform game-related duties.
- Motivate players to give their best efforts.
- Contribute to recruiting efforts through on-campus visits and off-campus evaluation.
- Support team fundraising initiatives.
- Mentor student athletes.
- Demonstrate sincere interest in the personal, academic, and athletic success of the student-athlete.
- Represent the University in a positive manner at all times.
- Abide by all SLIAC and NCAA rules and regulations.
- Assist other coaches in the department with game management duties.
- Supervise student assistants and/or student managers.
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Career Level
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