Assistant Club Coach, Men's Volleyball

High Point University; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

High Point University seeks an Assistant Coach for Club Volleyball to support the Head Coach in leading, coordinating, and coaching a competitive club program aligned with the university’s values. The role focuses on athlete development and fostering a community atmosphere on campus.

The position emphasizes planning training, running selection protocols, and coordinating with athletic staff to ensure a safe and engaging experience for student-athletes within the program budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
• Experience coaching and developing athletes of varying skill levels.
• Certified as necessary.
• Valid First Aid certificate (minimum Basic First Aid with CPR C/AED).
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Experience planning and implementing training plans and competition and selection protocols.
• Experience managing and coordinating an athletic program.
• Demonstrated ability to coach sound techniques.
• Competent in current sports training technologies.
• Familiar with safety rules and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), and social media.

Responsibilities

• Club Program Management and Development: Design and implements a club volleyball program, establishes goals, structure, and direction; recruit, hire, orient, supervise, and mentor the assistant coach; work with the Athletic Director to develop a 3-year plan.
• Coaching and Athlete Development: Coach all members of the HPU Club Volleyball Program for Fall and Spring; establish training plans and selection/monitoring protocols; recruit athletes; organize and maintain registration, contact, and medical information; arrange matches and schedules.
• Communication: Disseminate information with the athletic department, including registration processes and timelines; publicize on the website and social media.
• Compliance with Vision/Mission: Ensure university Vision, Mission, Values and Policies (safety and equipment) are understood and adhered to by all athletes and the assistant coach.
• Equipment: Inform Assistant Athletic Director of equipment needs and ensure items are in working order.
• Liaison: Coordinate with the Assistant Athletic Director and assistant coach on equipment and program needs.

Skills

Coaching experience

First Aid/CPR

Driver's License

Training plan design

Program management

Sports technology

Safety awareness

Social media

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

The HPU Club Volleyball Assistant Coach shall be responsible for supporting the Head Coach in all efforts of leading, coordinating and coaching the competitive club Volleyball program, in a manner consistent with High Point University’s vision, mission and values and within the designated budget. The HPU Club Volleyball Assistant Coach has the opportunity to create an environment that nurtures the development of students as athletes and as members of the community.

Qualifications

• Education, Experience and Training: Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
• Experience Coaching and developing athletes who have a range of skill levels, goals and abilities (including those with high performance goals and those who seek being a team member)
• Certified as necessary
• Valid First Aid certificate (minimum Basic First Aid with CPR C/AED)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge, Skills, Ability: Experience planning and implementing training plans and competition and selection protocols
• Experience managing and coordinating an athletic program of some form
• Demonstrated ability to coach sound techniques
• Competent in current sports training technologies
• Familiar with safety rules and procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), and social media

Duties and Responsibilities

• Club Program Management and Development Designs and implements a wrestling program to develop athletes. This includes establishing goals, structure and direction for the program as a whole. Recruits, hires, orients, supervises, and mentors the assistant coach to create an effective coaching staff. Works with the Athletic Director to develop a 3-year program plan and implement.
• Coaching and Athlete Development Coach all members of the HPU Club Volleyball Program for the Fall and Spring Semesters. Establishes consistent and transparent training plans and selection and athlete monitoring protocols while working with the assistant coach to refine and implement them. Recruits’ athletes to the program. Organizes and maintain up to date registration, contact and medical information. Arranges all aspects of wrestling matches and schedule with the Assistant AD
• Communication In cooperation with the athletic department, maintain and disseminate information, including registration process and timelines (comprehensive of publicizing on Website and Social Media).
• Ensures that the High Point University Vision, Mission, Values and Policies (especially with regard to safety and equipment) are understood and adhered to by all athletes and the assistant coach.
• Equipment Informs Assistant Athletic Director of all equipment and other needs of the program
• Liaise with Assistant Athletic Director and assistant coach to ensure equipment is in working order.

Competencies

• Leading People: Motivating for peak performance; promoting empowerment & developing others; Building team orientation.
• Achieving Results: Vision and goal setting; Planning, organizing, coordinating
• Personal Effectiveness: Fostering trust; Flexibility; Initiative and results orientation; Integrity and self-control
• Interpersonal: Communicating effectively & listening, understanding and responding; Teamwork and cooperation

Supervisory Responsibilities

Candidate must have the ability to work effectively and independently with students (with minimal supervision) in a dynamic and flexible environment.

For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Stephen Denny, Associate Athletic Director for Intercollegiate Club Sports at [e-mail].

At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. High Point University is a God, family and country school. High Point University does not sponsor H1-B Visas. High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses. The University encourages all applicants to apply.