Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach (Part-Time) - Athletics

Join our team of difference makers•Azusa, CA

18d•$18 - $20

About The Position

APU seeks employees who desire to contribute to our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is edifying to God and one another. Assist volleyball head coach in day-to-day operations with the program, including but not limited to coaching, player development, recruiting, scouting, academic support and general operations within NCAA rules. This is a part-time position averaging 20 hours per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Previous coaching, playing, and/or teaching experience.
Two to four years of experience.
Appropriate knowledge of current thinking in areas of sport techniques and strategy, conditioning, fitness, and leadership and program management
Ability to appropriately lead, motivate, and mentor student-athletes
Ability to work collaboratively with a team, as well as an independent contributor.
Good communication skills: both oral and written
Responsible driving skills.
Ability to work under pressure, exuding a mature demeanor while multitasking in a deadline oriented environment with accuracy and consistency.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretionary skills in determining when to act independently and when to consult management prior to taking action.
Self-starter with a positive attitude and demonstrated loyalty to the staff, program and university
In agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christian-based higher education for its students.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and execution of practice sessions that feature the education of student-athletes (SAs) in the development of techniques, skills and theory of the sport.
Attend all games, both home and away, and provide bench-coaching.
Attend all practices in-person and assist the head coach in required team/individual skill development
Identify and evaluate prospective student-athletes (PSAs) who are good fits for the university athletically, academically and socially; communicating with PSAs and families; processing official and unofficial visits while communicating through the completion of necessary admissions and university documents.
Assist the head coach with student athlete personnel meetings
Monitor the conditioning and training of team members in conjunction with athletic trainers.
Comprehend and operate by standards set forth in the NCAA and APU Manuals, while working cooperatively with university coaches, staff, faculty, and community members.
Aid in education and enforcement of NCAA rules as they relate to documentation and input of information in various software platforms.
Aid in the discipleship and mentoring of student athletes by meeting in person with players on a regular basis.
Attend required department meetings and NCAA rules presentations.
Assist with team travel arrangements.
Aid in academic support of student athletes
Assist staff in fundraising, alumni relations, community outreach and ministry opportunities.
Assist in supervision of team equipment.
Assist in transportation of team as needed for off campus events
Display of a commitment to a Christian philosophy and lifestyle