Assistant Men's Volleyball Coach

Job Description

Assistant Men’s Volleyball Coach 

The Assistant Men’s Volleyball Coach assists the Head Men’s Volleyball Coach in all aspects of administering and operating a highly competitive NCAA Division III men’s volleyball program.

This position plays a significant role in student-athlete recruitment, retention, development, welfare, and safety while supporting the University’s mission and strategic priorities related to student success and engagement. 

The Assistant Coach provides daily instruction and mentorship to men’s volleyball student-athletes and contributes to all facets of the program, including recruiting, practice and competition preparation, technical and tactical player development, academic support, video and statistical analysis, team operations, and administrative responsibilities.

The position provides important supervision and instruction during practices, competitions, team travel, and other program activities while helping maintain appropriate risk management and student-athlete safety standards. 

The Assistant Coach contributes to a competitive, positive, and student-centered program culture that emphasizes academic achievement, athletic excellence, character, personal development, and an exceptional student-athlete experience. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Student-Athlete Development and Support 


* Assist in the planning and implementation of practices, training sessions, competitive strategies, and individual player development. 



* Provide individual, positional, and small-group instruction in volleyball fundamentals, techniques, systems, and tactics. 



* Provide technical instruction in areas such as serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking, defense, transition play, serve-receive, and offensive and defensive systems based on the needs of individual student-athletes and the team. 



* Assist student-athletes in developing tactical awareness, decision-making, positional responsibilities, and understanding of team systems. 



* Foster a positive, structured, competitive, and supportive team culture that promotes student-athlete success and retention. 



* Support the academic progress, personal development, and overall well-being of student-athletes. 



* Serve as a mentor and resource for student-athletes regarding their personal, academic, and athletic goals. 



* Monitor and reinforce expectations related to sportsmanship, conduct, accountability, team standards, and appropriate representation of the University. 

Recruiting and Retention 


* Assist in identifying, evaluating, and recruiting prospective student-athletes who align with the University’s academic and athletic standards. 



* Evaluate prospective student-athletes based on volleyball ability, positional needs, athletic potential, academic fit, character, and potential contribution to the program. 



* Build and maintain relationships with prospective ...