Assistant Volleyball Coach

NCAA; Orange City (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern College seeks a full-time Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach to oversee and enhance the volleyball program. The ideal candidate should have strong volleyball knowledge, coaching experience, and a commitment to the college's Christian mission. This role involves not only training athletes but also building a cohesive team environment. Successful candidates will reflect the college's values while striving for excellence in athletics.

Qualifications

• Experience as a player and/or coach at college or high school level required.
• Strong understanding of athletic programs and mission-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Administering and promoting the volleyball program.
• Coordinating individual workouts and recruiting athletes.
• Helping with daily program operations and building relationships.

Skills

Knowledge of volleyball

Team coordination

Recruiting

Relationship building

Education

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Northwestern College is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach. This position is a full-time, 10-month (August to May) role. Responsibilities will include administering and promoting the program in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of Northwestern’s athletic department. The assistant coach will coordinate individual workouts, recruit athletes, help with daily program operations, reflect our intentionally Christian mission each day, and develop positive relationships with athletes. Additional duties assigned within the athletic department will also be expected.

Red Raider volleyball has won back-to-back GPAC championships and ranked #1 in the NAIA the past two seasons, achieving a record of 64–4. The volleyball team was also the 2023 NAIA National Runner-Up. The Red Raider athletic department has claimed 16 GPAC regular season and tournament titles in the past two years, sent 16 teams to the NAIA postseason, and finished in the top 20 of the 2023-2024 NAIA Learfield Cup standings.

The mission of Red Raider athletics is to “Honor Christ Through Excellence in Athletics.” The department core values include grit, gratitude, Christ-like, competitive greatness, and focus. The Red Raider athletic vision seeks to bring in student-athletes who desire to excel in all aspects of their life, build them as individuals and athletes during their collegiate athlete experience, and send them to championships on the competitive surface and ultimately out into the world as graduates of Northwestern College.

A master’s degree is preferred, but all qualified candidates will be considered. Applicants must possess excellent knowledge of the sport of volleyball and have experience as a player and/or coach at the college or high school level.

Northwestern College seeks candidates with an authentic Christian faith who will embrace and live out our mission & values (nwciowa.edu/mission-values),including our Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical identity as stated in our Christian Identity Statement, Mission Statement, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. We view these statements as complementary and draw from each in fulfilling our mission.

To apply, send letter of application, resume and Northwestern College application form to:

Human Resources • Northwestern College

101 7th St. SW • Orange City, IA 51041

Phone: [phone]

Apply online at www.nwciowa.edu/employment