Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Aurora (IL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach to lead the Women's Volleyball program at Aurora University. This role involves managing all aspects of the program, including scheduling competitions, recruiting athletes, and overseeing the program's budget.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree, at least four years of relevant experience, and excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse groups. A Master’s degree is preferred. The position may include hybrid work possibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of compliance standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer all aspects of the Women’s Volleyball program.
• Understand and follow NCAA rules and regulations.
• Recruit and retain quality student-athletes.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with alumni.
• Prepare end-of-season reports and evaluations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Supervising staff experience

Excellent verbal and written skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

General computer knowledge

Strong knowledge of athletics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Position Purpose

The Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach supports the educational mission of Aurora University by providing leadership, organization, and administration of all aspects of the Women’s Volleyball program. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, scheduling varsity and junior varsity competitions, developing and managing the program’s operating budget, coordinating team travel, and overseeing day-to-day program operations.

Core Competencies

1. Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University.
2. Upholds the Mission Statement: Aurora University is an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. As a teaching-centered institution, we encourage undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes to build meaningful and examined lives. Our singular goal is to empower our students to achieve lasting personal and professional success.
3. Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business.
4. Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned, including voluntary participation in university committees, activities and events.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages and administers all aspects of the Women’s Volleyball program and teaching/coaching student athletes, scheduling varsity and junior varsity contests as necessary, developing and managing operating budget, and making team travel arrangements.
• Understands and follows NCAA and conference rules and regulations. Follows NCAA rules as outlined in Bylaw 13 in the NCAADivision III Manual. Reports any alleged violations of conference, or institutional rules and regulations.
• Teaching/Coaching
  • Keeps informed of contemporary trends, tactics, techniques and strategies in coaching, which includes developing a philosophy of what to teach and how to implement. Provides coaching and direction to assistant coaches, as well as praise and constructive feedback.
  • Plans, implements and evaluates practice sessions. Communicates expectations, praise and corrective feedback in a clear and constructive manner.
  • Develops effective game plans. Prepares team physically, mentally and emotionally for competition; maintains and meets high expectations for team athletic success.
  • Instructs student‑athletes on high expectations for academic achievement; monitors the academic progress of student‑athletes.
  • Instructs student‑athletes on high expectations for student‑athlete social responsibility and works to develop well‑rounded student‑athletes.
  • Instructs student‑athletes on a standard of proper student‑athlete conduct, both in and out of the athletic arena and works with the Vice President for Athletics to sanction those who do not meet the set standard.
  • Instructs student‑athletes on a standard of proper safety. Monitors condition of equipment and facilities, and reports items in need of repair/maintenance.
• Recruitment of Student‑Athletes
  • Recruits and retains quality student‑athletes and works with the Vice President for Athletics and the Office of Admission to satisfy target squad size numbers and freshmen/transfer recruitment goals.
  • Assists student‑athletes and their parents in understanding the educational programs and opportunities at Aurora University as well as the opportunities in the athletic program. Answers questions to aid in the understanding of NCAA Division III rules related to recruitment.
• Oversees selection, purchase and maintenance of team equipment, to include uniforms, athletic equipment and supplies.
• Prepares end‑of‑season report and assistant coach(es) evaluations by the date designated by the Vice President for Athletics. Schedules and completes an end‑of‑year review meeting with the Vice President for Athletics.
• Maintains records and statistics of team and individual performances. Utilizes the support of the Sports Information Director in collecting the necessary information for archives.
• Maintains self‑control and poise; provides an example of sportsmanlike conduct for team members, officials, opponents and spectators.
• Develops and maintains a positive relationship with alumni and interested segments of the university and community.
• Attends athletic department meetings and university community meetings and functions.
• Supports the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach by carrying out assigned responsibilities.
• Handles confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Drives university or rental vehicles as needed for away contests.
• Performs special and/or additional duties as required by the Vice President for Athletics.

Essential Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of four or more years of relevant experience.

Skills

• Organizational skills and understanding of compliance standards and regulations.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Excellent verbal and written skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a wide range of constituents: student‑athletes, parents, coaches, media, alumni, administrators, support staff, campus community and the community at‑large.
• Ability to set and achieve or exceed goals and meet deadlines, strong strategic thinking and problem solving abilities.
• General computer knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of athletics.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to interact verbally in person, over telephone and via written and electronic media.
• Ability to move about campus and other locations.
• Evening and weekend availability is required.
• Flexibility with an evolving work environment important.

Work Hours

Expected equivalent of 40 hours per week, but days/hours may vary as needed. Hybrid or work from home employment will be considered if candidate can demonstrate ability to fulfill this role effectively off‑site.

Special Requirements

• A valid driver's license and driving record which meets institutional requirements is required.
• Requires travel between campus locations or to attend off‑site meetings.