Assistant Coach, Volleyball

College of the Holy Cross; United States; On-site; USD 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

The College of the Holy Cross is seeking a second assistant coach to support the Head Coach across multiple facets of the program. Instruct student‑athletes on rules, fundamentals and techniques, review film, and prepare the team for competition and practice.

Emphasis on video clipping and NCAA compliance. This part-time exempt position offers 20 hours weekly from August 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026, with a Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years coaching experience as typical requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years coaching/instruction experience, preferably at the Division I level.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Computer and video editing skills encouraged; ability to code and evaluate film.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and team instruction on rules, fundamentals, skill attainment techniques and methods required to demonstrate satisfactory performance in a safe manner and team concepts.
• Provide individualized coaching/tutoring/mentoring to student-athletes, including preparatory work that includes assessing student‑athlete skill attainment demonstrated during practice, competition, and in films of both practice and competition.
• Review video of opponent performance and design individualized and team instruction for Holy Cross student‑athletes.
• Determine specific daily practice activities that will be conducted by student‑athletes.
• Develop instruction for individual student‑athletes and specific team needs.
• Determine pre‑competition activities that will be conducted during days of competition.
• Attend workshops and training sessions for the purpose of researching methods to provide student‑athletes with training and instruction on rules, fundamentals, team concepts, physical health, safety, skill attainment, conference rules and regulations.
• Administrative duties as assigned, including but not limited to: reviewing film to present to staff and team on current and opposition, administering sport camps as directed by head coach and/or Athletics Administration.
• Recruiting (20%): identifying talent
• Initiating and organizing communication with recruits and coaching staff

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Organizational skills

Video editing

NCAA rules knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect—one that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus. Assist Head Coach by serving as the second assistant coach with responsibility in numerous facets of the program, primarily by: instructing student‑athletes on skills and techniques, educating on sport‑specific rules and NCAA requirements, assessing comprehension of skills, techniques and rules and providing additional instruction as appropriate, and preparing team for competition and practice. An emphasis on film reviewing and breakdown skills, experience with clipping and editing game footage most desirable. Assistant coach must perform duties in compliance with all College, Patriot League, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Primary Responsibilities (60%)

• Provide individual and team instruction to student‑athletes on rules, fundamentals, skill attainment techniques and methods required to demonstrate satisfactory performance in a safe manner and team concepts
• Provide individualized coaching/tutoring/mentoring to student‑athletes, including preparatory work that includes assessing student‑athlete skill attainment demonstrated during practice, competition, and in films of both practice and competition
• Review video of opponent performance and subsequently design individualized and team instruction for Holy Cross student‑athletes
• Determine specific daily practice activities that will be conducted by student‑athletes
• Develop instruction for individual student‑athletes and specific team needs
• Determine pre‑competition activities that will be conducted during days of competition
• Attend workshops and training sessions for the purpose of researching methods to provide student‑athletes with training and instruction on rules, fundamentals, team concepts, physical health, safety, skill attainment, conference rules and regulations

Secondary Responsibilities (40%)

• Administrative duties as assigned, including but not limited to: reviewing film to present to staff and team on current and opposition, administering sport camps as directed by head coach and/or Athletics Administration
• Recruiting (20%): identifying talent
• Initiating and organizing communication with recruits and coaching staff

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 1‑3 years prior experience instructing and coaching, preferably at the Division I level
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required
• Computer and video editing skills strongly encouraged, ability to code and evaluate film

Salary: $10,000

Weekly Hours: 20

Hours: 20 hour/week position from August1,2026 - November30,2026

This position is a part time, exempt level position.

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity in the workplace.

The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law.

Holy Cross highly values the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community.

The College's commitment to diversity is an important feature of the Holy Cross education. Informed by the presence of diverse interpretations of the human experience, Holy Cross is building a community marked by freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support our values of justice and inclusiveness and encourage all to apply.

For the third year in a row, Holy Cross is honored to be a WorkWell winner and a Top 100 Healthiest Employer in America!

Founded in 1843 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the College of the Holy Cross is among the nation's leading liberal arts institutions. A highly selective, four‑year, exclusively undergraduate college of 3,200 students, Holy Cross is renowned for offering a rigorous, personalized education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.