Assistant Volleyball Coach

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Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number S00815 Position Title Assistant Volleyball Coach Working Title Assistant Volleyball Coach Position Number Pay Grade/Category Position Type Exempt Division and Department Information

Division Student Development Department Athletics Posting Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Assistant Coach is expected to assist in all aspects of the operation of their respective intercollegiate sport program including teaching and implementing skills and strategy, practice planning and execution, game preparation and execution, scouting, recruiting and student-athlete support issues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with the organization and operation of respective sport including assuming responsibilities in the absence of the head coach.
  
• Assist the head coach in developing and implementing coaching strategies and establish expectations that facilitate the achievement of the student-athlete learning outcomes in the areas such as: teamwork, time management, problem-solving, conflict resolution, leadership and personal/professional networking.
  
• Teaching athletic skills and team concepts as well as implementing skills and strategy in competitive situations.
  
• Assist head coach to ensure that all actions of coaches and student-athletes of said team are performed with the appropriate level of instruction, safety precautions and training and the physical well-being of everyone is taken into account in all that is done as a member of the program.
  
• Provide leadership in establishing, regulating, publicizing and enforcing all team regulations regarding personal conduct.
  
• Maintaining the care of athletic equipment and uniforms used in respective sport.
  
• Assist head coach to ensure that student-athletes have completed all required eligibility forms, etc. prior to participating. In addition, the coach shall keep the Office of the Director of Athletics notified of all changes in the team roster.
  
• Cooperate with the athletic trainer and other College health personnel in the care and prevention of injury. Coach will also cooperate with the athletic trainer’s office concerning all injuries requiring attention by a physician.
  
• All other duties as assigned and therefore deemed necessary and appropriate by the head coach and/or the Director of Athletics or his/her representative.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree.
  
• Previous coaching experience and/or education and competitive background indicative of the ability to coach successfully in an NCAA Division III liberal arts college environment.

A valid Driver's Licence is required. Employees (operators) must have been in possession of a valid operator’s license for not less than three (3) years and the license must have been in good standing without interruption during that time period. No Successful candidate will also be required to complete ACT 153 Clearance Yes This position is considered "Emergency Staff." As such they may be required to report to work even when the college is closed or is operating under a delayed start. No Physical Demands Work Schedule

Advertised Work Schedule

In Season – Full work days including practice, games on weekends.

Off Season – Flexible with another job. Will be expected to be there for non-traditional season, weights, and recruiting weekends.

Stipend: $4600.00

Number of hours/day Number of hours/week Proposed Start Date 07/15/2019 Posting Detail Information

Posting Date Open Until Filled No Closing Date 04/08/2019 Application Review Begin Date 03/25/2019 Is this a Temporary Position? No Full-Time/Part-Time Other If Full-Time, please specify Not Applicable If Part-Time, please specify Not Applicable EEO/Diversity Statement

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.

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Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents