Assistant Volleyball Coach Contract

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Division:
Athletics

Department: Athletics

Closing Date: 12/18/2024 11:59 PM
Central

Description

The Assistant Coach will assist with of all phases of a nationally
competitive NJCAA Division I volleyball program. Including, but not limited to coaching, recruiting, travel management, rules and
eligibility compliance, administrative duties, departmental fundraising, game management, academic advising, marketing, promotions, and
public relations.

Job Duties

• Organization
  • Provide effective organization of program
    and management of time.
  • Perform a variety of coaching functions at all practices.
  • Understand and conference, regional and
    NJCAA requirements regarding meetings, statistics, rosters, schedules and awards.
• Advising
  • Assist with the
    admissions and financial aid advising process of team members.
  • Assist with the monitoring of academic progress and eligibility team
    members, providing intervention strategies and resources when necessary.
  • Assist with the orientation of student-athletes regarding
    expectations, college polices, code of ethics, sportsmanship code and local resources.
• Public Relations
  • Establishes
    appropriate rapport with media including reporting scores and team statistics in a timely manner.
  • Represents the department and Iowa
    Western to service clubs, media and alumni groups.
  • Works with entire athletic department on departmental projects and
    fundraising.
  • Works collaboratively with the Reiver’s Sports Media Coordinator in regard to sports promotions, events and social
    media.
• Administrative Responsibilities
  • Complies with the colleges, ICCAC’s and NJCAA’s rules and
    regulations.
  • Compiles and submits organized and accurate paperwork for eligibility.
  • Assist with effectively managing
    scholarship offerings and budget.
  • Assists with team travel, accommodations, and meals.
  • Attends scheduled departmental
    meetings.
  • Assist with enforcement of medical and insurance procedures.
  • Participates in clinics for professional
    improvement.
  • Works with and is supportive of other coaches and programs.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach
    and Athletic Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Exceptional
  knowledge of respective sport
• Possess strong organizational and computer skills
• Possess ability to communicate
  effectively
• Ability to appropriately exercise independent initiative and judgment
• Sensitivity to and awareness of
  confidential material
• Must hold valid driver’s license and have a good driving record to qualify to drive college vehicles and
  obtain CDL
• Ability to pass a background check

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up
  to 30lbs
• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
• Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
• Ability to
  communicate orally and in writing.
• Lifting and
  carrying
• Reaching
• Climbing
• Walking
• Standing
• Bending
• Stooping
• Ability to do facility
  set-up by climbing stairs, ladders, and moving moderately heavy equipment.