Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the head coach, responsibilities include, but are not limited to assisting in the evaluation and recruitment of prospective student athletes; training and development of players; scouting; team travel arrangements; scheduling; promotions and marketing; fund-raising projects; and summer camps.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in evaluation and recruitment of prospective student athletes.
• Assist in the training and development of players; scouting; and team travel arrangements.
• Assist in scheduling, promotions, marketing, fund-raising projects, and summer camps.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Two years coaching or playing experience at the collegiate level or above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in physical education or related field; Demonstrated coaching and/or collegiate playing experience in the NCAA Div. II Conference; and, demonstrated experience recruiting student athletes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to the University, NCAA, and SIAC Conference rules and regulations. Appointment subject to NCAA violation report clearance.

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