Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach

Loras College; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution seeks an enthusiastic assistant women's volleyball coach to support a competitive NCAA Division III program. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for planning and conducting practice sessions, recruiting talented student-athletes, and providing motivation and training direction to help them excel. Your expertise in volleyball principles and NCAA regulations will be essential as you analyze team performance and develop game strategies. Join a vibrant community dedicated to fostering athletic excellence and student success in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NCAA Division III volleyball rules and regulations.
• Experience in coaching and developing student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting volleyball practice sessions.
• Recruit potential student-athletes for the volleyball program.

Skills

Coaching and Development

Communication

Team Building

Conflict Resolution

Assertiveness

Motivation

Diversity Oriented

Self-Motivated

Competitiveness

Enthusiastic

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs assistant women's volleyball coaching duties, including recruitment of student-athletes in a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III intercollegiate volleyball program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Assist in planning, organizing, and conducting practice sessions.


• Provides training direction, encouragement, and motivation in order to prepare athletes for games.


• Identifies and recruits potential student-athletes.


• Assist in plans and directs physical conditioning programs that will enable athletes to achieve maximum performance.


• Adjusts coaching techniques based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes.


• Files scouting reports that detail player assessments, provides recommendations on athlete recruitment, and identifies locations and individuals to be targeted for future recruitment efforts.


• Keeps records of athlete, team, and opposing team performance.


• Analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of opposing teams in order to develop game strategies.


• Keeps abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to volleyball.


• Performs activities that support the volleyball program, such as meeting with media representatives, alumni, boosters and the general public to publicize and promote the volleyball program.


• Assists in selecting and acquiring uniforms, supplies and equipment.

• Supports the mission and vision of the College and respects the College's Catholic tradition.


• Performs related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.


• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.


• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.


• Competitiveness - Willingness to strive to get ahead or to finish projects.


• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.


• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.


• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.


• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.


• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.


• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.


• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.


• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.


• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field.

Experience: Two to four years related experience preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Other Requirements: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of collegiate volleyball. Knowledge of rules and regulations of NCAA Division III and the American Rivers Conference as they pertain to collegiate volleyball.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE. Applicants must go to: https://loras.applicantpool.com/jobs to apply. Please upload: your letter of application and resume. The finalist will need to pass a background check before receiving a written employment offer.