Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach

Position Summary:

The assistant women’s volleyball coach reports directly to the head women’s volleyball coach. The purpose of this position is to assist the head coach in managing all aspects of a highly competitive NCAA Division III Women’s Volleyball program. The top priority must be the overall collegiate experience of the student-athlete and a commitment to promoting a positive and healthy team culture that encourages growth and development.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist in the recruitment of student-athletes. Ensure compliance with NCAA guidelines for contacting and entertaining prospects. Work closely with the Admissions Office to ensure the selection of appropriate student-athletes.

• Work with the head coach in scheduling and conducting regular practice sessions as permitted by NCAA rules and regulations. Develop and implement strategies for motivating student-athletes to perform at maximum levels as both individuals and a team.

• Assist in game preparation that includes film breakdown of opponents, developing and providing written scouting reports, and other tasks related to opponent scouting.

• Provide guidance and instruction in the athletic development of student-athletes, including working with the team members in academic, disciplinary, and personal matters, when appropriate.

• Complete all required departmental and institutional training and certification programs and participate in available professional development opportunities.

• Assist the head coach in monitoring the eligibility status and academic progress of the team.

• Responsible for travel arrangements including lodging, meals, team practices, and meetings.

• Coordinate all social media for the team.

• Work with the head coach to initiate and coordinate the selection, purchase, fitting, and maintenance of team equipment including uniforms, equipment, and supplies.

• Provide support in carefully tracking expenditures for all team accounts to ensure fiscal responsibility.

• Assist with approved fund-raising activities as requested and coordinate all such efforts through the director of athletics and office of development and alumni engagement.

• Compile data and reports in a timely fashion when requested by the head coach or any senior-level administrator.

• Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service education sessions, and other divisional or departmental meetings.

• Participate in department initiatives, programs, and committees as required.

• Confirm that sports camps and clinics related to the sports program adhere to NCAA and institutional rules and regulations.

• Perform all other duties as assigned including a required secondary role within the department.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.

Experience

• Prior coaching experience required.

• Prior coaching experience at the collegiate level is preferred.

Specific Skills:

• Communicate effectively and professionally, including written, interpersonal, and public speaking.

• Must be willing to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Specialized Licenses

• First Aid, CPR, AED training certification required.

Stevens values diversity and seeks candidates who can contribute to a welcoming climate for students, faculty and staff of all races and genders. We are an NSFa ADVANCE institution committed to equitable practices and policies and strongly encourage applications from qualified women and minority candidates as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.