Assistant Men's and Women's Volleyball Coach

Wheaton College; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Competitive salary

Job summary

Wheaton College, an NCAA Division III institution located in Norton, Massachusetts, seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Men's and Women's Volleyball Coach to support both programs. The role involves coaching, practice planning, in-season and non-traditional season activities, and active participation in recruiting qualified prospective student-athletes.

The incumbent will collaborate with the head coaches to design practices, scout opponents, and prep for intercollegiate competitions while upholding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 1–3 years of collegiate playing and/or coaching experience.
• Ability to teach and demonstrate all aspects of the sport.

Responsibilities

• Teach, develop, and evaluate student-athlete skills, conditioning and sport knowledge; be available for consultation and support for overall student-athlete well-being.
• Assist the head coaches to develop and execute a recruiting plan for prospective student-athletes and build connections with families.
• Assist the head coaches to organize, create and execute plans for practices and intercollegiate varsity competitions.
• Serve in an administrative capacity as needed, including game management or a secondary duty.

Skills

Teaching skills

Evenings and weekend availability

Communication skills

Valid Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Coaching experience (1-3 years)

Master's degree

Job description

Posting Number: 0601347

Position Title: Assistant Men's and Women's Volleyball Coach

FLSA: Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time

Staff Term: 10 Months

Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates): Hours vary, nights and weekends required

Position Type: Staff

Department: Athletics

Job Summary/Basic Function

Wheaton College, an NCAA Division III institution located in Norton, Massachusetts, is looking for a motivated, energetic, passionate and caring individual to assist our men's and women's volleyball programs. The Assistant Coach helps prepare the team for a full intercollegiate varsity season, including in-season practices, non-traditional season practices, scouting and game preparation. This person will also play an active role in identifying, evaluating, and recruiting qualified prospective student-athletes. A commitment to teaching and working within an environment that embraces the holistic development of the student-athlete is essential. Additionally, this person will serve in an administrative capacity as directed by the Athletic Administration. It is expected that this individual will complete their job while complying with all NCAA Division III, NEWMAC and Wheaton College rules and regulations.

• Teach, develop, and evaluate student-athlete's skills, conditioning and sport knowledge for both programs. Be available for consultation and support for overall student-athlete well-being.
• Assist the head coaches to develop and execute a recruiting plan for prospective student-athletes. Communicate and build connections with prospective student-athletes and their families.
• Assist the head coaches to organize, create and execute plans for practices and intercollegiate varsity competitions.
• Serve in an administrative capacity as needed, including but not limited to game management or a secondary duty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Individuals must possess the skills and abilities to be able to teach and demonstrate all aspects of the sport they are coaching.
• The candidate must be able to work independently and have the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
• Valid Driver's License
• Bachelor's Degree required and 1-3 years of collegiate playing and/or coaching experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• 1-3 years of collegiate coaching experience

Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program. When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources. The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $35K. The actual salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate hired.

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton's core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Posting Date: 10/23/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Contact(s): Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension: 508-286-8206

Contact Email: [e-mail]