Assistant Coach, Volleyball

The assistant volleyball coach is a full-time, 12-month position that reports directly to the head volleyball coach. Primary functions will be to assist the head coach in overall coaching duties for the volleyball program, operating under NCAA bylaws and regulations. In addition, assist the head coach in all aspects of recruitment and training for athletics competition.

RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Engage in successful community relations within the college community;
Establish a positive opinion of the Flagler volleyball program within the city of St. Augustine, the state of Florida, and on the national level;
Teach, train, coach and instruct student-athletes in the sport of volleyball;
Communicate (when appropriate) with students, parents, and Flagler personnel to determine student-athlete eligibility or ineligibility to participate;
Assist the head coach and athletic trainers in handling injuries and emergencies;
Assist the head coach in creating, implementing and administering methods of instruction, measurements and testing of the learning potential and the achievement of student-athletes;
Assist the head coach in employing strategies that enable student-athletes to graduate from the College in four years and to pursue rewarding careers;
Assist the head coach in successfully recruiting capable student-athletes that are compatible with the institution;
Assist the head coach in scheduling all competition against recognized and respected colleges and universities;
Assist the head coach in scheduling and administering efficient, effective, well-organized practice sessions;
Maintain regular office hours throughout the calendar year and attend college events as available;
Maintain a positive, enthusiastic approach toward duties and the College;
Encourage retention of student-athletes;
Assist head coach in organizing and implementing at least one team fundraiser during the course of the academic year;
Assist head coach in remedying any unsatisfactory circumstances that may occur;

• Perform all other duties as assigned by the director of athletics, head coach, or other College administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree from four-year college or university.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Medium work: exerting up to 70 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping and repetitive motions.
Work is primarily performed on a volleyball court, classroom, or office setting.
Frequent travel is required for competition and recruiting.
Frequent hours outside the normal College work day, specifically early mornings, evenings, and weekends, is required.

EXPECTATIONS OF ALL EMPLOYEES

Flagler College pursues its institutional goals based upon a Service Philosophy and Service Standards. An employee’s job performance must support and exhibit the College’s Service Standards by being:

Courteous – Treat everyone with dignity and respect. Act in a friendly manner – “Greet with a smile”. Make eye contact during conversations. Be helpful when help is called for. Present your best and professional self. Give individual attention/Focus your attention on the person speaking to you.

Responsive – Act in a timely manner. Assure the information you provide is accurate. Acknowledge when action is called for. Determine appropriate follow through. Show empathy towards others. Ensure that a caller is connected with a person who can provide assistance.

Accessible – Ensure there is a means by which you can be contacted and respond promptly to messages. Be available – make time for others. Be approachable and open-minded. Be reliable – always follow through with your commitments. Accommodate those who have special needs.

Collaborative – Be knowledgeable about the College and have an understanding of all departments. Work together to accomplish goals. Be efficient in your work performance. Share information between offices and departments. Take the initiative and be proactive. Communicate appropriately and professionally. Have a cooperative attitude. Be student-focused.

Non-Discrimination

Flagler College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. In addition to federal law requirements, Flagler College complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the College has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Inquiries regarding discrimination on the basis of sex and gender may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR), or both. Contact information for the above referenced Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the Colleges Sexual Harassment Policy can be found here: www.flagler.edu/title-ix.