Assistant Volleyball Coach

Wesleyan Local Food Co-Op; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in collegiate athletics seeks an Assistant Volleyball Coach to enhance their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you'll contribute to the development of student-athletes, guiding them in both their athletic and academic pursuits. You'll be involved in coaching, recruiting, and administrative tasks, ensuring the volleyball program thrives in a competitive environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a prestigious athletic department, where your expertise will help shape the future of the program. If you are passionate about volleyball and committed to fostering student success, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive group insurance plans

Wellness programs and incentives

Generous paid time off

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedules

Employee tuition programs

Qualifications

• 2 years of coaching experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of intercollegiate volleyball operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute training sessions and competitions.
• Evaluate athlete performance and oversee mental preparation.

Skills

Coaching high-level athletes

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work non-traditional hours

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Athletic Administration

Tools

Front Rush recruiting software

MS Word

Excel

Job description

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Assistant Volleyball Coach

Apply locations Middletown, CT (Main Campus) time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R100670

The Wesleyan Athletic Department, located in the Freeman Athletic Center, a state-of-the art-facility, is a member of the prestigious New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC). They sponsor 30 varsity sports and believe athletics plays an integral part in a Wesleyan scholar–athlete’s liberal arts education. Highly trained and dedicated faculty coaches, administrators and staff work collaboratively and tirelessly to assist student-athletes in reaching their academic and athletic goals.

Reporting to the head coach of Volleyball, the assistant Volleyball coach will have primary duties in planning for training sessions and competition, providing input on player evaluation and recruiting as well as other decisions concerning team operations. This includes the vision to develop and implement a strategic plan for long-term growth and improvement of the volleyball program at Wesleyan University.

Responsibilities include coaching and teaching (75% of expected effort) and administrative duties (25% of expected effort).

Coaching Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction, planning, organizing and execution of practices and competition.
• Provide video analysis for competition and practice sessions.
• Evaluate athlete performance and progress to ensure peak performance during the season.
• Oversee the mental and physical preparation of athletes for competition.
• Assist in the development of conditioning programs.
• Assist with team scouts and evaluation and provide game strategy recommendations.

Teaching Responsibilities

• As a teaching fellow, assist physical education faculty members with classroom interaction.
• Assist with out of class project work required for PE credit.

Recruiting Responsibilities

• Oversee team recruiting efforts and identify and evaluate prospective student-athletes.
• Attend permissible off campus recruiting events.
• Manage team Front Rush recruiting database.
• Coordinate on campus recruiting visits for prospective student-athletes.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Provide academic support and monitor academic progress for student-athletes.
• Participate in planning for alumni events including fundraising and or special functions.
• Collaborate with the director of athletic fundraising.
• Plan and execute team community service efforts.
• Coordinate team travel for in/out of region trips.
• Provide additional support for contest management as needed.

This is an on-campus position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of coaching experience and/or experience in a graduate assistant program or an equivalent combination of experience, education, training, and/or distinguished collegiate athletic career experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the daily operations of an intercollegiate volleyball program.
• Proven ability to effectively coach high level athletes.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership to student-athletes to encourage both successful academic development and competitive performance.
• Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact collegially with individuals of different backgrounds.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in MS Word and excel.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships and work effectively with internal and external constituents.
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Communication, organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills are essential.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to get one.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or a degree in Athletic Administration and/or Advanced Level Coaching.
• Experience coaching at the Division III level and or NESCAC conference.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
• Experience with intercollegiate contest management.
• Experience with Front Rush recruiting software.
• Knowledge of NESCAC and NCAA Division III recruiting rules and regulations.

Additional Application Instructions:

Position is open until filled. First review of applications will occur on May 6, 2025.

As part of your application, please upload a cover letter and resume.

Salary: $32,000.00

Work Location: On Campus

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University’s Clery Act Report are available on request and online at https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html.

Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html.

Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.