Assistant Men's Volleyball Coach

National Collegiate Athletic Association; Ohio; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Defiance College, part of the NAIA and WHAC, is seeking an Assistant Men’s Volleyball Coach for a full-time position. Key responsibilities include coaching, recruiting, and supporting student-athlete development. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, coaching experience, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience required; collegiate experience preferred.
• Demonstrated strong communication and recruiting skills.

Responsibilities

• In-game coaching and practice planning.
• Recruiting student-athletes and coordinating visits.
• Fundraising assistance and team travel arrangements.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Recruiting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Defiance College, an NAIA institution and member of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC), seeks applications for an Assistant Men’s Volleyball Coach.

Under the direction of the Director of Volleyball, responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• In-game coaching and practice planning
• Recruiting student-athletes including identifying potential student-athletes, initial contacts, and coordinating visits
• Fundraising assistance and camp direction
• Monitoring strength & conditioning workouts
• Assist in developing annual service/engagement projects for student-athletes
• Team travel arrangements
• Social media
• Assisting head coach in all phases of student-athlete mentoring and evaluation, academic monitoring, and other duties as assigned
• Assist in game management of other sports outside of playing season

The successful candidate will also be responsible for supporting the mission of Defiance College, as well as adherence to institutional, NAIA, and WHAC policies and procedures.

A bachelor’s degree, previous coaching experience, and a valid driver’s license are required; master’s degree preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with previous collegiate coaching experience who can demonstrate strong communication skills, successful recruiting experience, and the ability to lead and serve our student-athletes.

This is a full-time, 10-month position (August-May) with an August 1st start date. To apply, send a letter of application for employment, complete resume, and the names and contact information of four professional references electronically to: [e-mail].