What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Volleyball Coach position at BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY?
Buena Vista University, an NCAA Division III institution and a member of the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C), is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Volleyball Coach. The Assistant Volleyball Coach will assist the Head Coach with all duties of successfully operating our volleyball program, including recruiting student-athletes, assisting with practice sessions/game preparation/game-day coaching, monitoring the student-athletes academically and managing game-day operations. As a member of the athletics department, other duties may be assigned by the Director of Athletics to support the overall success of BVU Athletic programs.
Primary Duties
- Assist in advising student-athletes and staff of applicable NCAA, A-R-C, and volleyball specific rules, regulations, and University policies and ensure compliance of such regulations.
- Assist in developing pre-season, in-season and off-season training for the team with the Head Coach and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach.
- Recruit student-athletes compatible with Buena Vista University’s mission and the specific goals of the volleyball program.
- Monitor student-athlete academic performance and implement team, Athletics department, and University measures to support their academic performance.
- Act as the primary coach of the JV program.
- Communicate with the student-athletes about academics and other matters pertaining to their enrollment and educational progress.
- Plan and direct athletics skill development for student-athletes.
- Ensure appropriate safety measures are observed when conducting team activities.
- Cooperate with the University Athletic Trainers to ensure student-athletes receive proper medical and physical training services.
- Coordinate all activities in preparation for scheduled competition.
- Attend all team practices and home and away contests.
- Assume responsibility to student-athlete compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. Assist the Head Coach and the Athletics Director in resolving cases where a student-athlete violates an applicable regulation.
- Work with alumni student groups, University administration, and community groups to seek support for the team.
- Attend appropriate Athletics departmental staff meetings.
- Gym, facility, and field supervision.
- Other duties as assigned by the Athletics Director.
Qualifications:
- Successful collegiate coaching experience.
- Ability to recruit qualified female student-athletes.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Master’s degree in health, exercise science or a related field is preferred.
This position is not eligible for an employer-sponsored visa, and all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. A background check will be conducted on the final candidate.
Buena Vista University is an EOE/ADA/Smoke-Free Employer.
