Assistant Volleyball Coach

St. Ambrose University; Davenport (IA); Sur place; USD 18 000 - 22 000; Temps partiel

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Housing

Résumé du poste

St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA is seeking an Assistant Men's Volleyball Coach for a 10-month position in the Athletics Department.

The role includes coaching during practices and games, player development, and assisting in recruiting for the men's volleyball program. The successful candidate will support day-to-day operations, travel logistics, and ensure compliance with NAIA and conference rules while helping student-athletes balance academics and athletics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience as a volleyball coach, preferably collegiate.
• Strong understanding of volleyball fundamentals, strategy, and player development.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of NAIA rules (preferred).
• Commitment to the academic and athletic success of student-athletes.

Responsabilités

• Participate in coaching during practices and games, providing constructive feedback and instruction.
• Work closely with student-athletes to develop skills, improve performance, and foster team unity.
• Contribute to strategy development for both individual players and team play, ensuring consistent progression.
• Assist the Head Coach in the day-to-day operations of the Men's Volleyball program, including but not limited to: practice planning, game preparation, recruiting, and team management.
• Assist in recruiting qualified student-athletes to join the volleyball program.
• Collaborate with the athletic department to ensure the overall well-being and academic success of student-athletes.
• Ensure compliance with NAIA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations.
• Support team travel logistics, as needed, including organizing transportation and accommodations for away games.

Connaissances

Coaching

Volleyball knowledge

Communication

Team leadership

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

Assistant Men's Volleyball Coach

Are you passionate about coaching and helping student-athletes achieve their full potential both on and off the court? St. Ambrose University is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Athletics Department in this 10-month position as an Assistant Men's Volleyball Coach. The successful candidate will have coaching responsibilities in volleyball and assist in the recruitment of the men's volleyball program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in coaching during practices and games, providing constructive feedback and instruction.
• Work closely with student-athletes to develop skills, improve performance, and foster team unity.
• Contribute to strategy development for both individual players and team play, ensuring consistent progression.
• Assist the Head Coach in the day-to-day operations of the Men's Volleyball program, including but not limited to: practice planning, game preparation, recruiting, and team management.
• Assist in recruiting qualified student-athletes to join the volleyball program.
• Collaborate with the athletic department to ensure the overall well-being and academic success of student-athletes.
• Ensure compliance with NAIA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations.
• Support team travel logistics, as needed, including organizing transportation and accommodations for away games.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (required).
• Previous experience as a volleyball coach (preferably at the collegiate level).
• Strong understanding of volleyball fundamentals, strategy, and player development.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations (preferred).
• A commitment to the academic and athletic success of student-athletes.

Benefits:

10-month position, August through May. Salary is $20,000 plus housing.

St. Ambrose University and its affiliate campuses are an inclusive, Catholic and diocesan community of learners empowering all their members to act courageously, to seek wisdom through faith and reason, to work for justice and mercy, and to lead lives of service.

St. Ambrose University is an equal opportunity employer.