Assistant Athletic Coach - Women's Volleyball

Delaware Technical Community College; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Assistant Athletic Coach for Women's Volleyball. This part-time role involves promoting student-athlete academic success, recruiting talent, and collaborating with the head coach to enhance team performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with a solid understanding of sports strategies and techniques. Join a supportive environment that values academic achievement and athletic excellence, where your contributions will significantly impact student-athletes' lives and the community.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience in coaching or sports management.
• Knowledge of sports rules, strategies, and physical conditioning.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach in promoting student-athlete academic success.
• Recruit prospective student-athletes and maintain relationships with high school coaches.
• Plan and direct athletic team strategies and evaluate player performance.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Sports Knowledge

Physical Conditioning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Assistant Athletic Coach - Women's Volleyball

Position Title Assistant Athletic Coach - Women's Volleyball

Position Number

Position Number TBD

Position Type

Position Type Temporary Part-Time

Hiring Location

Hiring Location Stanton Campus-Newark, DE

Contact Phone Number

Contact Phone Number [phone]

Contact Email Address

Contact Email Address [e-mail]

Work Location

Work Location Stanton Campus-Newark, DE

Position Specific Details

The incumbent assists the athletic coach in promoting student-athletes’ academic success, recruiting prospective student-athletes in alignment with the College’s mission and recruitment policies, and helping plan and lead the relevant sports program or athletic team.

Salary $18.43/hour

Classification Information

Classification Title

Classification Title Assistant Athletic Coach

Job Code

Job Code 5993 (PT Only)

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Position Pay Grade

Position Pay Grade C10

Position Type

Position Type Part-Time

Summary Statement

The incumbent is responsible for assisting the athletic coach in supporting student-athlete academic success, recruiting prospective student-athletes following the College’s mission and student-athlete recruitment procedures, and planning and directing the applicable sports program/athletic team.

Nature and Scope

This position typically reports to the head coach and/or athletic director and has joint responsibility for the coaching of a College athletic team that competes in both the fall and spring semesters. The incumbent assists the head athletic coach in supporting student-athlete academic success and development as an individual student-athlete and as a member of a team. The incumbent must recognize the academic needs of the student are primary and athletic achievement is secondary. The incumbent serves as an ambassador for the College, supporting marketing and public relations efforts for the athletic program. The incumbent is required to participate in professional development and meetings that support the athletic program and strengthen student-athlete academic success. Typical interactions include students, family members, faculty, staff, administrators, and high school and college athletics staff.

Principal Accountabilities

An incumbent may perform any combination of the below listed accountabilities:

1. Assists the athletic coach is supporting student-athlete academic success by ensuring students are meeting the College’s academic progress expectations and providing and enforcing appropriate interventions when there are signs of deficiency.

2. Maintains positive relationships with Delaware high school coaches to assist the athletic coach in recruiting prospective student-athletes to ensure a team can be fielded for the duration of the entire academic year.

3. Collaborates with other coaches to plan and direct the athletic team, assigning positions, preparing players for athletic competition, developing and implementing strategies to improve performance, and determining game strategy. Continuously evaluates and adjusts plan as changes occur and players develop.

4. Models and encourages leadership, sportsmanship, teamwork, and positive citizenship.

5. Assists in verifying athlete eligibility prior to competition across multiple semesters.

6. In the absence of the athletic coach, serves as the responsible party for student-athlete safety and conduct during all team athletic practices, games, events and activities and notifies the athletic director of any issues.

7. Assists the athletic coach in supporting marketing and public relations efforts by providing game/athletic contest results and highlights in a timely manner, sharing student-athlete success stories, and promoting athletics in the community using forums such as social media.

8. Assists in overseeing the maintenance and inventory of sports equipment and supplies.

9. Participates in regular coaching meetings and professional development as designated by the athletic director.

10. Assists head coach in scheduling games, events, and transportation of players to games.

11. Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of rules, strategies, and techniques of the applicable sport. Knowledge of methods of physical conditioning.
Knowledge of any divisional regulations pertaining to the sport.
Knowledge of College, rules and regulations governing sports schedules and activities within and outside of College.
Knowledge of equipment, materials, and supplies required to provide facilities suitable for the applicable sport.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct a sports program/athletic team.
Ability to communicate effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of relevant experience; or other equivalent combination of education and experience.

Posting Number

Posting Number REG4649PO

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Open Date 05/09/2025

Close Date

Close Date 05/24/2025

Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

Required DocumentsOptional Documents

Resume

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Teaching Philosophy

Writing Sample

Curriculum Vitae

Unofficial Transcripts

Other Document

Multi Media

First Letter of Reference

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