Assistant Coach, Men's Volleyball

University-of-Health-Sciences-and-Pharmacy-in-St.-Louis-1; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis is seeking Assistant Coaches focused on instructing student-athletes in sport skills and in-game coaching. This is a salaried, 0.80 FTE position, benefits eligible, with meaningful time commitment during the season and flexibility outside it.

Responsibilities include one-on-one and team development, assisting with practices, game strategy, and travel with the team, plus supporting recruitment and academic success for student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Experience coaching at collegiate level preferred.
• Excellent communication with players, recruits and parents.

Responsibilities

• Instruct student-athletes in sport-specific skills and game-ready technique.
• Assist head coach with practices, game plans, and video review to support development.
• Support recruiting efforts and maintain records and communications with recruits.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Video analysis

Student development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

SummaryUniversity of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Assistant Coaches primarily focused on instructing student-athletes in how to perform their sport. By working closely with the head coach, assistant coaches focus on player and team sport-specific skills and in-game coaching. Secondary duties include supporting the head coach in aspects of recruiting, planning, and team management. This salaried, year-round .80 FTE position is benefits eligible and requires a significant time commitment during the sport season with a more flexible commitment outside the season.Duties and ResponsibilitiesCoaching, teaching and student development and support (at least 50% time and effort during competition season).Provide one-on-one and team development through skill and sport instruction. Assistant coaches leverage the head coach and other resources in evaluation of applicable teaching techniques, development of drills, practices, and strategy for players and the team.Demonstrate sport skills and provide feedback to individuals and teams designed to provide continuous improvement.Actively participate in and demonstrate sport specific actions and skills as well as conduct physical activities and drills with players and the team to ensure proper technique and execution. This may include running, jumping, lifting, and other sport-specific skills and physical activities as required.Support head coaches in preparation and execution of practices, drills and game strategy. This may include video review with coaches and players. Utilize assessment tools and department driven surveys to continue to improve.Support head coaches during games to teach, correct, refocus, or modify player actions to align with team strategy.Travel with the team and provide supervision, leadership and direction for student-athletes in the absence of the head coach.Actively monitor, support, provide guidance, and continuous follow up to ensure player health and welfare and student-athlete academic success. Identify support needs and refer to appropriate support services as necessary. Communicate with head coach to ensure coordination of health and welfare, academic and athletic support.Recruiting supportSupport head coaches in recruiting to meet designated roster goals, contribute to the execution of annual recruiting plan focused on building a sustainable pipeline of student athletes by helping the head coach with prospective player identification, evaluation, contacts, tours, etc. Evaluate potential players as directed over video, and/or via travel for in-person evaluate. Provide information and feedback for head coach. Support recruiting policies and procedures, keep and update appropriate records.Utilizes University systems to assist in tracking prospective student athletes.Administrative supportMaintain working knowledge of UHSP Athletic Department Operations Guidelines, UHSP Student Athlete Handbook and Student Code, association and conference bylaws and rules pertaining to recruiting and eligibility standards for incoming and continuing student-athletes. Maintain knowledge of sport-specific rules.Support head coach with team travel logistics and expense requests, responsible for team during team travel for competition.Support budget-relieving fundraising opportunities for the team by helping the head coach carry out team fundraising activities.Collaborate and partner with campus departments such as Admissions and Financial Aid.Attend department meetings and maintain regular office hoursSecondary duties include game management for other sports, assisting with team/player promotion and recruiting through social media, and other athletic department duties.Exhibit and promote UHSP values and support institutional missionPhysical DemandsDuring non-practice, and non-game times, office environment work and related physical requirements exist including sitting most of the time, use of a keyboard, mouse and monitor.Required to stand and walk during practices and games. Sufficient mobility and stamina needed to manage multi-hour practices and games that may occur daily during the season as well as travel to include long periods of time sitting on buses or airplanes.Work environment for practices and games vary by sport but may include indoor gymnasium, courts, and outdoor fields with exposure to weather conditions and temperatures.Ability to demonstrate necessary skills for the sportCoaches must possess the physical ability to show techniques specific to sport action (like hitting, fielding, throwing, kicking, shooting, etc.) to teach and lead drills and demonstrate plays. May be required to lead conditioning for time that involves light participation in warm-ups or fitness routines.Transport or move necessary equipment for use at practices and games. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.Work EnvironmentRequired to be physically present for all games and practices to ensure effective coaching and support for student-athletes. Some recruiting work may be in-person requiring travel and/or presence on campus.Time in the office is required to foster a supportive and engaging environment given student-athletes reside on-campus. More time is generally spent in the office August through May than in the summer months.Knowledge & ExpertiseBachelor’s degree strongly preferred. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree consideration may be given to candidates with some college experience and substantial work experience coaching.Playing experience at a collegiate level strongly preferredAll-around knowledge of the game, including strategies and skills, as well as a solid comprehension of film analysis, scouting, and recruitingPrior coaching experience strongly desired, particularly at the collegiate level. In lieu of collegiate coaching experience, high school or club coaching experience or demonstrated knowledge and ability to teach the sport is requiredProfessional and leadership acumen: ability to learn NAIA and conference rules and regulationsExcellent communication with players, recruits and parents; understanding the demanding academic climate at UHSP; ability to assess student behavior as well as athletic ability; appropriate behavior befitting an empathetic authority figure in a university settingDriver’s license and transportation for off-campus practice/game facilitiesPolicies, Procedures, Systems, RoutinesUHSP Employee HandbookAthletic Department Operations Guidelines manualStudent-Athlete HandbookNAIA Official and Policy HandbookNAIA sport rules & Coaches HandbookAMC sport Bylaws & Sports HandbookUHSP Safe Universities training portalNAIA Online Coaching with Character courseNAIA annual rules education courseUHSP admissions management softwareRecruiting database(s)Equal Opportunity Statement:The University's policy of non-discrimination is congruent with our core values of discovery, diversity, inclusion, integrity, respect, and service. Together, our policy and core values foster an inspiring culture to advance the University's mission and equal opportunities in employment, our academics, programs, and services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), genetic information, veteran status or status as an individual with a disability consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.