Job DetailsLevel EntryJob Location Mount St. Joseph University - Cincinnati, OHPosition Type Part TimeDescription

Purpose:

Responsible for instructing student-athletes in the rules and fundamentals of women’s volleyball; and providing input and assistance to the head coach in determining fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques.

Duties:

• Assist the head coach with all aspects of the women’s volleyball program
• On the court assistant coach
• Coordinate with other coaches the offensive/defensive game plan
• Assist with planning of all practices
• Organize and coordinate the recruiting of student-athletes
• Assist the head coach with inventory and issuing of equipment
• Organize and coordinate with scouting/tape exchange
• Assist the Head Coach in communications with the office of admission and financial aid office regarding applications
• Assist in communications with Residence Life for overnight prospects
• Supervise student workers
• Assist with monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes
• Assist in the advising of students on their academic progress for academic retention
• Maintain current knowledge and abides by NCAA/HCAC rules, policies, and procedures
• Assist in weight room supervision
• Supervise open gymnasium as needed and as permitted by NCAA Bylaws for safety purposes.
• Assists the head coach with marketing / public relations
• Demonstrate integrity and uphold the values and mission of the University
• Attend periodic staff meetings if possible
• Complete committee assignments and other duties appropriate to skills and training as assigned by supervisors
• Contribute to team effort by welcoming new and different work requirements; exploring new opportunities to enhance the services of the division; helping others accomplish related job results as and where needed.

Primary Contacts:

Department Director, coaching staff, Athletic Training staff, Recreation Coordinators, Coordinator of Athletic and Recreation Facilities, Administrative Assistant, student employees, Student Affairs staff, Admission staff, prospective students and families, enrolled students, Registrar, Faculty Athletic Representative, and other members of the University community as well as the local and outside community.

Supervision Exercised: Student Employees

Supervision Received: Works toward a previously defined objective and uses a wide range of procedures exercising discretion and judgment; consulting and referring to the head coach as appropriate

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors preferred

Experience: 1 year University coaching preferred

Specialized Training: Proficient in the use of a computer and weight training equipment. Certified in First Aid and CPR

Skills/Attributes

Customer Service:

-Exhibit a “student first” orientation in providing exceptional service in all responsibilities and interactions demonstrating versatility in handling people and situations

-Adapt willingly and quickly to changing priorities, responsibilities, and needs and expectations; anticipate and identify needs

-Available for evening and weekend work as necessary

Teamwork:

-Communicate, cooperate and collaborate with others to achieve common office, division, or University goals

-Willingly assist in various responsibilities as appropriate within the Student Affairs Division as required during high service demand times

Communication:

-Develop and nurture an effective, productive and respectful rapport and working relationship with the Department Director, coaching staff, Athletic Training staff, Recreation Coordinators, Coordinators of Athletic and Recreation Facilities, Secretary, student employees, Student Affairs staff, Admission staff, prospective students and families, enrolled students, Registrar, Faculty Athletic Representative, and other members of the University community as well as the local and outside community, maintaining appropriate level of professionalism

-Communicate information clearly and concisely and listen well to others

-Must possess strong communication skills and strengths in public speaking

Accuracy:

-Maintain a high level of accuracy, consistently reviewing work to detect errors, oversights or omissions

Initiative:

-Take immediate and independent action when necessary assuming initiative for creative problem solving

-Accomplish tasks with follow through to completion

Technical:

-Must possess an aptitude for technological development and its implications for appropriate automation of office

Work Environment, Physical Demands:

Standing or sitting in one position for long periods; computer data input; multiple concurrent tasks with constant service interruptions; high level customer contact; strict confidentiality; detailed work; operating computer, copier, fax, University vans for team and other transportation.

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and contact information with three professional references.

A review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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