Assistant Coach - Volleyball

Vanderbilt University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Nashville is seeking a dedicated individual to assist in coaching student-athletes in the intercollegiate athletics program. Responsibilities include evaluating performance, monitoring conditioning, and scouting recruits, alongside academic and personal counseling. A Bachelor's degree is required, with preference for those with Division I coaching experience. This role supports the Head Volleyball Coach and contributes to athletes' development in compliance with university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is necessary.
• Previous coaching experience at the Division I level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program.
• Assists in coaching student-athletes and evaluates their performance.
• Helps with the scouting and recruitment of student-athletes.
• Monitors the conditioning and training of student-athletes.
• Counsels team members in academic and personal matters.
• Participates in the analysis of tactical and statistical data.
• Attends coaches’ preparatory meetings to implement strategies.
• Advises student-athletes regarding compliance with rules.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Volleyball Coach.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, to include adhering to all Departmental policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Southeastern Conference and the NCAA
• Assists in coaching student-athletes, which includes evaluating their performance in both practice and competition, and providing leadership and instruction in areas of deficiencies, as required
• Assists with the scouting and recruitment of student-athletes, including on-campus visits of prospective student-athletes
• Monitors the conditioning and training of student-athletes, in conjunction with the Strength and Athletic Training staff
• Counsels team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters, to include consulting with Student Services, Compliance, and other University administrators to resolve problems
• Participates in the collection and analysis of tactical and statistical data of opponents and assists in designing game plans and strategies
• Attend coaches’ preparatory meetings and implements strategies resulting from these meetings
• Advises and counsels with student-athletes regarding their obligations to comply with all rules and regulations related to financial aid and eligibility
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Volleyball Coach

Education And Certifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is necessary.
• Previous coaching experience at the Division I level is preferred.