Assistant Men’s Volleyball Coach: Recruit, Train, Lead

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

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.