Assistant Volleyball Coach

This position has been filled - Job#: 453375917

Job Summary

Job Summary

• The primary role of the individual in this position is to provide administrative and coaching assistance to the head coach.
• Responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the program within the scope of applicable NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent the team, department and university in a positive, professional and ethical manner; be appropriately responsive to community service, marketing, fund-raising, and media requests, as assigned. 
• Assist the head coach in the development of a competitively successful team, which represents the team positively and responsibly, and provides student-athletes the opportunity for a positive experience and climate in which to achieve their academic, athletic, and personal goals. This includes developing instructional plans for individual student-athletes, student-athletes in various events/positions, and for the entire team; and within these instructional plans, addressing any special needs/issues as identified by the coaching staff.
• Organize and effectively manage recruiting efforts, as assigned, of productive student-athletes who have the ability to be academically and athletically successful.
• Assist the head coach in providing leadership and instruction in the academic, personal, and athletic development of student-athletes, to include counseling team members in academic, citizenship, sportsmanship and personal matters, as assigned. Foster a team environment, which supports appropriate behavior and sports-like conduct of all participants.
• Effectively organize and manage assigned administrative responsibilities, which meet departmental expectations within the appropriate and applicable guidelines and policies. Represent the team, department, and university in a positive, professional, and ethical manner. Preform other duties as specified in coach's employment agreement and as assigned.

Required Qualifications

REQUIRED: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university, plus 1 year of coaching experience or equivalent.

• Combinations of related education and experience may be considered.
• Possess a valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University.
• Maintain certifications in CPR, First Aid and AED.
• Excellent organization skills, ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse constituencies.
• Understand and comply with NCAA, conference, and university rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• The incumbent will have to be certified annually by the NCAA to recruit off campus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coaching experience at Division I level.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

Ability to demonstrate the physical movement of the sport. Lifting and carrying of equipment. Extensive travel.