Assistant Volleyball Coach

Buena Vista University, an NCAA Division III institution and a member of the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C), is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Volleyball Coach. The Assistant Volleyball Coach will assist the Head Coach with all duties of successfully operating our volleyball program, including recruiting student-athletes, assisting with practice sessions/game preparation/game-day coaching, monitoring the student-athletes academically and managing game-day operations.  As a member of the athletics department, other duties may be assigned by the Director of Athletics to support the overall success of BVU Athletic programs.

Primary Duties

• Assist in advising student-athletes and staff of applicable NCAA, A-R-C, and volleyball specific rules, regulations, and University policies and ensure compliance of such regulations.

• Assist in developing pre-season, in-season and off-season training for the team with the Head Coach and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach.

• Recruit student-athletes compatible with Buena Vista University’s mission and the specific goals of the volleyball program.

• Monitor student-athlete academic performance and implement team, Athletics department, and University measures to support their academic performance.

• Act as the primary coach of the JV program.

• Communicate with the student-athletes about academics and other matters pertaining to their enrollment and educational progress.

• Plan and direct athletics skill development for student-athletes.

• Ensure appropriate safety measures are observed when conducting team activities.

• Cooperate with the University Athletic Trainers to ensure student-athletes receive proper medical and physical training services.

• Coordinate all activities in preparation for scheduled competition.

• Attend all team practices and home and away contests.

• Assume responsibility to student-athlete compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. Assist the Head Coach and the Athletics Director in resolving cases where a student-athlete violates an applicable regulation.

• Work with alumni student groups, University administration, and community groups to seek support for the team.

• Attend appropriate Athletics departmental staff meetings.

• Gym, facility, and field supervision.

• Other duties as assigned by the Athletics Director.

Qualifications:

• Successful collegiate coaching experience.

• Ability to recruit qualified female student-athletes.

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Master’s degree in health, exercise science or a related field is preferred.

This position is not eligible for an employer-sponsored visa, and all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. A background check will be conducted on the final candidate.

Buena Vista University is an EOE/ADA/Smoke-Free Employer.