Assistant Men’s Volleyball Coach

Merrimack College; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrimack College is seeking an assistant men’s volleyball coach to support a Division I program in recruiting, training, and game planning. This role emphasizes student-athlete development, adherence to NCAA rules, and collaboration with the head coach and staff to build a competitive team.

The position requires a commitment to academics, athletics, and the college’s Augustinian mission, with a focus on integrity and professional conduct in all activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience recruiting student-athletes preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and intercollegiate athletics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills with deadlines.
• Collegiate men’s volleyball playing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision and direction of all team aspects under the head coach.
• Recruit high-quality student-athletes and plan on-campus visits.
• Develop student-athletes academically, athletically, and personally.
• Assist in on-field coaching; plan and run training sessions and practices.
• Scout opponent teams and analyze game film for teaching.
• Coordinate team travel planning, meals and logistics.
• Attend meetings with student-athletes and monitor academic progress.
• Represent the program with professionalism and integrity.
• Foster NCAA compliance and institutional policy adherence.
• Fulfill duties assigned by the head coach.

Skills

Recruiting skills

NCAA rules knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Administrative & organizational skills

College volleyball playing experience

Coaching experience

Commitment to student-athlete academic

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Video editing knowledge

Job description

Position Description: The assistant men’s volleyball coach is responsible for assisting the head men’s volleyball coach in all aspects of running an NCAA Division I men’s volleyball program by recruiting academically qualified prospective students-athletes, developing and implementing training sessions, practices and game plans, educating and coaching student-athletes, and supporting student-athletes in their personal, academic and athletic development at Merrimack College. This full-time position reports directly to the head men’s volleyball coach and is responsible for assisting in all phases of the program in accordance with NCAA Division I, Conference, and Merrimack College rules, regulations and policies.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in the supervision and direction of all aspects of the team, at the direction of the head coach.
• Participate in the evaluation and recruitment of high-quality student-athletes, including recruiting travel and the planning of on-campus visits.
• Participate in the development of student-athletes personally, academically and athletically.
• Assist in on-field coaching; help plan and run training sessions and practices.
• Scout opposing teams and assist in the breakdown of game film for teaching purposes.
• Coordinate team travel planning, meals and logistics.
• Attend individual student-athlete meetings with head coach
• Help monitor academic progress and ensure the academic success of team members.
• Represent the program with the highest level of professionalism, sportsmanship and integrity.
• Foster and maintain a culture that demonstrates a commitment to NCAA rules compliance, conference, and institutional policies
• Participate in departmental activities including staff meetings, compliance educationMen’s , guest speaker presentations and other events/meetings.
• Represent Merrimack Athletics with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.
• Fulfill other specific areas of responsibility to be assigned by the head coach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• 1-2 years of previous coaching experience
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and intercollegiate athletics
• Demonstrated recruiting skills and knowledge
• Knowledge of video editing and production
• Commitment to supporting the academic success and overall well-being of student-athletes
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills including the ability to prioritize and complete tasks by established deadlines
• Collegiate men’s volleyball playing experience is preferred.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and respectful community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.

Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission. All candidates should describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports our mission.

About Merrimack College

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,100 undergraduate, 2,500 graduate students and 50 doctoral students from 48 states and 63 countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has six schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy, the Girard school of business and the graduate school of counseling and social work. The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 38th in the Regional Universities North category in 2026. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.