Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach

Oakton College; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakton College is hiring an Adjunct Faculty Volleyball Coach to assist in the development of the women's volleyball program. Responsibilities include coaching, player skill development, and recruitment. Applicants should have coaching experience and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications include an associate's degree and one year of coaching experience. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently in dynamic environments. The position is based in Des Plaines, IL.

Qualifications

• One year of volleyball coaching experience required.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are essential.
• Valid Class 'D' driver's license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in planning and conducting team practice.
• Support players in skill development and conditioning training.
• Assist in recruitment of new players for the program.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Location: Des Plaines, IL Category: Adjunct Faculty Job Type: Coach Posted On: Wed Jan 28 2026

Basic Function and Responsibility

Under direct supervision, provide support to the Head Women's Volleyball Coach and the volleyball program through match coaching, player and team skill development and recruitment and retention of academically and athletically prepared students. Support activities of the volleyball program within the rules and guidelines of the NJCAA, the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference and the college. Demonstrate a sound and committed educational philosophy for holistic student development including academic, athletic and personal. Support the mission and philosophy of the college.

Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach planning and conducting in season and off season team practice and conditioning programs.
• Assist the Head Coach and players during game play.
• Assist individual players in volleyball skill development through skills training and weight and conditioning training.
• Assist in the identification and recruitment of new players to the program. This may include traveling to regional high school and club volleyball events and volleyball showcases.
• Assist in the scheduling of volleyball practices and matches, including arranging transportation, driving a team vehicle, securing funds for travel, making travel arrangements, etc.
• Represent the Athletic Department and the Women's Volleyball program on college committees or task forces and at college events and/or other public meetings.
• Communicate as necessary with the other Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference and NJCAA Region IV Volleyball Coaches.
• Participate in Athletic Coaches professional development including annual training in NJCAA regulations, CPR, AED usage, Blood Born Pathogen, Exercise Induced Asthma and use of Epi-Pen.
• Secure and maintain certification in First Aid and CPR/AED required.
• Assist the Athletic Department in the academic support of student athletes as well as the facilitation of academic support activities including the collection of academic progress reports.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• An associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable skills and abilities can be obtained is required. A bachelor's degree is preferred.
• One year of volleyball coaching experience as a head or assistant coach at the college, high school, club or travel team levels is required. Collegiate coaching experience preferred.
• Collegiate level playing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of NJCAA/NCAA/NAIA rules and regulations is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning and leadership skills and positive role model for young adults is expected.
• Ability to work independently in an unstable and chaotic environment desired.
• Valid Class "D" driver's license required.
• Work performed in different environments including interior/office work areas, gymnasiums and outdoor areas.
• Work will required significant physical effort associated with coaching and teaching volleyball skills and techniques. The work will also require the lifting and movement of equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Limited exposure to physical risk.
• Regional travel required with occasional extended out of state travel for post season competition.

References

Two volleyball related references required

Equal Opportunity Employer