ASSISTANT VOLLEYBALL COACH

Cleveland State Community College; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland State Community College is seeking a part-time Assistant Volleyball Coach to assist the Head Coach and Athletics staff in Cleveland, Tennessee. The role includes practices, competitions, recruiting activities, camps, and other volleyball-related events, with travel as needed.

The position requires an Associate’s degree or higher, at least one year of coaching or player development experience, and a valid driver’s license for college operations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher required.
• Minimum of one year coaching or player development experience.
• Valid driver’s license for operating college vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Head Volleyball Coach.
• Coordinate and maintain schedules for practices, travel, and events.
• Communicate professionally with athletes, staff, and external partners.
• Assist with travel arrangements, equipment, and game-day operations.
• Maintain program records in accordance with college and NJCAA requirements.
• Support a positive, student-centered program environment.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Volleyball knowledge

Coaching methods

Player evaluation

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Job description

TEMPORARY/PART-TIME

ASSISTANT VOLLEYBALL COACH

Number of Openings: 1

Employee Classification: Non-Exempt

Institution: Cleveland State Community College

Department: Volleyball

Campus Location: Cleveland, TN

Salary Range: $18.00 hr

Position Status: Part-Time Temporary / *Not to exceed 15 hours/week

Cleveland State Community College is a comprehensive, two-year post-secondary institution, located in Cleveland, Tennessee. Cleveland State is committed to providing open access and quality education to all students. Cleveland State is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). At Cleveland State, our mission is to build strong minds, careers and communities through exceptional teaching and learning, workforce development and service. We wish to hire individuals with similar values who can help us accomplish those goals.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for a position at Cleveland State, you must complete an online application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated solely based on the information provided in your application. Any work experience not included will not be considered for meeting the minimum requirements or determining compensation for the position.

Please note the following:

• Attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form.
• Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.

Job Summary

The Assistant Volleyball Coach works closely with the Head Volleyball Coach, Athletics staff, student-athletes, campus departments, opposing institutions, officials, and external partners to support effective communication, organization, and operation of the volleyball program. The position provides assistance with practices, competitions, recruiting activities, camps, and other volleyball-related events as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

Assistant Volleyball Coach (95%)

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Head Volleyball Coach to assist with the effective management of the volleyball program.
• Coordinate and maintain accurate schedules for practices, competitions, travel, recruiting activities, team meetings, and program events.
• Facilitate timely and professional communication with student-athletes, coaching staff, Athletics personnel, campus departments, opposing institutions, officials, vendors, and other program contacts.
• Assist with team travel arrangements, recruiting activities, equipment and uniform management, program records, and game-day operations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential program documentation in accordance with Cleveland State Community College Athletics Department, Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA), and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) requirements.
• Support a positive, organized, and student-athlete-centered program environment focused on development, accountability, and team success.

Additional Support Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Cleveland State Community College Athletics and the mission of the College.

EQUIPMENT

Work activities include the use of standard office equipment and technology to complete administrative tasks. The position also requires working in a gymnasium environment, setting up and moving volleyball equipment, and the ability to lift and maneuver equipment up to 50 pounds.

Knowledge, Skills And Responsibilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, attentive to detail, flexible, and manage stressful situations.
• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills and maintain focus with job responsibilities.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of volleyball rules, techniques, strategies, and game operations.
• Knowledge of coaching methods, practice planning, skill development, and athlete evaluation.
• Ability to teach and demonstrate volleyball skills, techniques, and strategies.
• Ability to evaluate student-athlete performance and provide constructive feedback.

Job Standards/Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in any combination of:
  • Coaching (e.g., high school, club, or competitive as head coach or assistant coach; fundamentals/techniques/strategies; etc.).
  • Player development (e.g., individual/team instruction; training plans/practice activities; conducting drills; performance evaluations, etc.).
• Valid driver’s license for operating college-owned vehicles, including passenger vans.

JOB LOCATION

This is an on-site position based in the L. Quentin Lane Gymnasium on the main campus of Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland, Tennessee. Regular travel is required for athletic competitions, recruiting, meetings, and other College-related activities throughout the College’s service area, the region, and the country.

Applicants may be subject to a background check and credit check.

Applications can be assured full consideration if submitted by September 28, 2026.

Cleveland State Community College

Human Resources Office

Telephone: [phone]; FAX: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.clevelandstatecc.edu

Cleveland State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. The following link will direct you to the College’s reporting section, where you can find information and resources for submitting reports related to discrimination and other concerns: How Do I Report