Assistant Men's Volleyball Coach

Job Description

Assistant Men’s Volleyball Coach 

The Assistant Men’s Volleyball Coach assists the Head Men’s Volleyball Coach in all aspects of administering and operating a highly competitive NCAA Division III men’s volleyball program. This position plays a significant role in student-athlete recruitment, retention, development, welfare, and safety while supporting the University’s mission and strategic priorities related to student success and engagement. 

The Assistant Coach provides daily instruction and mentorship to men’s volleyball student-athletes and contributes to all facets of the program, including recruiting, practice and competition preparation, technical and tactical player development, academic support, video and statistical analysis, team operations, and administrative responsibilities. The position provides important supervision and instruction during practices, competitions, team travel, and other program activities while helping maintain appropriate risk management and student-athlete safety standards. 

The Assistant Coach contributes to a competitive, positive, and student-centered program culture that emphasizes academic achievement, athletic excellence, character, personal development, and an exceptional student-athlete experience. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Student-Athlete Development and Support 

• Assist in the planning and implementation of practices, training sessions, competitive strategies, and individual player development. 

• Provide individual, positional, and small-group instruction in volleyball fundamentals, techniques, systems, and tactics. 

• Provide technical instruction in areas such as serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking, defense, transition play, serve-receive, and offensive and defensive systems based on the needs of individual student-athletes and the team. 

• Assist student-athletes in developing tactical awareness, decision-making, positional responsibilities, and understanding of team systems. 

• Foster a positive, structured, competitive, and supportive team culture that promotes student-athlete success and retention. 

• Support the academic progress, personal development, and overall well-being of student-athletes. 

• Serve as a mentor and resource for student-athletes regarding their personal, academic, and athletic goals. 

• Monitor and reinforce expectations related to sportsmanship, conduct, accountability, team standards, and appropriate representation of the University. 

Recruiting and Retention 

• Assist in identifying, evaluating, and recruiting prospective student-athletes who align with the University’s academic and athletic standards. 

• Evaluate prospective student-athletes based on volleyball ability, positional needs, athletic potential, academic fit, character, and potential contribution to the program. 

• Build and maintain relationships with prospective student-athletes, families, high school coaches, club coaches, and other recruiting contacts. 

• Attend club tournaments, high school competitions, showcases, and other appropriate recruiting events as assigned. 

• Assist with recruiting communications, prospect evaluations, recruiting records, and other aspects of the recruiting process. 

• Support campus visits and other recruiting initiatives that showcase the academic, athletic, and student experience at the University. 

• Contribute to student-athlete retention through regular engagement, mentorship, relationship building, and program support. 

Practice, Competition, and Performance Analysis 

• Assist with practice planning, competition preparation, opponent scouting, match planning, and competitive strategy. 

• Assist in designing and implementing training activities that develop individual volleyball skills and support the team’s offensive, defensive, serving, blocking, transition, and serve-receive systems. 

• Conduct video breakdown and analysis of practices, opponents, and competitions. 

• Utilize video, statistics, and other performance information to assist with opponent scouting, player evaluation, and team development. 

• Prepare or assist in preparing scouting reports and tactical plans for upcoming opponents. 

• Assist in evaluating rotations, lineups, matchups, serving strategies, blocking assignments, serve-receive formations, and offensive and defensive tendencies. 

• Provide appropriate technical and tactical feedback to student-athletes before, during, and after practices and competitions. 

• Support match-day operations, team travel, and competition logistics. 

Student-Athlete Safety and Risk Management 

• Maintain a safe training and competition environment through appropriate supervision, instruction, preparation, and communication. 

• Support injury prevention efforts and reinforce appropriate practices related to student-athlete safety, recovery, health, and wellness. 

• Work collaboratively with athletic training, strength and conditioning, and other student-athlete support personnel regarding student-athlete health and participation within the scope of the coaching role. 

• Ensure adherence to team, Athletics Department, conference, NCAA, and institutional safety protocols. 

• Provide appropriate oversight during practices, competitions, travel, training activities, and other team functions. 

• Recognize potential safety concerns and promptly communicate injuries, health concerns, facility issues, equipment concerns, or other risks to appropriate personnel. 

• Reinforce proper volleyball techniques and training practices that promote safe participation and student-athlete development. 

Program Operations and Administration 

• Assist with the day-to-day administration and operation of the men’s volleyball program. 

• Support scheduling, facility coordination, equipment and apparel management, team travel, competition logistics, and other operational functions. 

• Assist with the coordination and management of practices, home and away competitions, team meetings, and other program activities. 

• Maintain accurate records and reports as required by the Athletics Department, University, conference, and NCAA regulations. 

• Assist with recruiting records, student-athlete records, video management, statistical information, and other program documentation as assigned. 

• Assist with alumni engagement, fundraising activities, community engagement, and program outreach initiatives as appropriate. 

• Help promote positive relationships between the men’s volleyball program, Athletics Department, University, alumni, and surrounding community. 

• Participate in departmental meetings, professional development activities, Athletics Department initiatives, and other assigned responsibilities. 

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Men’s Volleyball Coach and Athletics Department. 

Compliance 

• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to NCAA Division III, conference, Athletics Department, and institutional policies and regulations. 

• Support compliance with all applicable rules governing recruiting, eligibility, financial aid, practice and competition activities, student-athlete welfare, and other areas of NCAA governance. 

• Maintain appropriate records and documentation related to program activities as required. 

• Promote a culture of compliance among student-athletes and others associated with the men’s volleyball program. 

• Immediately report any potential compliance concerns or possible rules violations to appropriate Athletics Department personnel. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. 

• Previous coaching and/or competitive playing experience in volleyball. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of volleyball fundamentals, techniques, tactics, and team systems. 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with college-aged students. 

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to contribute effectively to recruiting, student-athlete development, coaching, and program administration. 

• Ability to work collaboratively with coaches, student-athletes, Athletics Department staff, and University colleagues. 

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment. 

• Commitment to student-athlete academic achievement, athletic development, welfare, and overall success. 

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s degree. 

• Collegiate volleyball coaching experience, preferably at the NCAA level. 

• Experience coaching or competing in men’s volleyball. 

• Experience recruiting prospective collegiate student-athletes, including familiarity with the club volleyball recruiting environment. 

• Experience with volleyball video analysis, statistical analysis, scouting, and performance analysis software. 

• Experience developing collegiate-level volleyball players in individual and team settings. 

• Knowledge of NCAA Division III philosophy and regulations. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Ability to develop meaningful and appropriate relationships with student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, families, coaches, alumni, and University colleagues. 

• Strong leadership, mentorship, communication, and team-building skills. 

• Comprehensive knowledge of volleyball techniques, tactics, strategies, systems, training methodologies, and player development. 

• Ability to teach and communicate volleyball concepts effectively to student-athletes across different positions, experience levels, and learning styles. 

• Knowledge of offensive and defensive systems, serve-receive patterns, serving strategy, blocking schemes, transition play, rotations, and positional responsibilities. 

• Ability to evaluate volleyball talent and identify prospective student-athletes who can meet the academic, athletic, and cultural expectations of the program. 

• Ability to analyze video, statistics, opponent tendencies, and competitive performance and apply that information to coaching and preparation. 

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a competitive collegiate athletics environment. 

• Strong organizational and administrative skills. 

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as a member of the coaching staff and Athletics Department. 

• Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and non-traditional hours and to travel as required by recruiting activities and the competitive schedule. 

• Commitment to student-athlete safety, welfare, development, academic achievement, and success. 

• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and a strong work ethic. 

Physical Demands and Working Conditions 

• Ability to actively participate in and provide instruction during volleyball practices, competitions, individual workouts, and training activities. 

• Ability to demonstrate or assist with volleyball-related skills and training activities as appropriate. 

• Ability to remain active for extended periods during practices, competitions, recruiting activities, and team events. 

• Ability to travel with the team and travel as necessary for recruiting and other program responsibilities. 

• Ability to work in indoor athletic facilities and, when required by recruiting or other program activities, in varying environmental conditions. 

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other non-traditional hours consistent with collegiate athletics. 

Ability to lift, carry, set up, and move volleyball and other athletic equipment as necessary. 

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