What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach position at The University of Pittsburgh?
Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach
The Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach will be responsible for assisting in all facets of the planning and organization of a highly competitive Division I program competing in the Atlantic Coach Conference. Required qualifications: 1-2 years of volleyball coaching experience or high-level playing experience. Bachelor's degree is required; master’s degree preferred.
Assists the Head Coach with all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and schedules, skill development, designs coaching strategies. Oversees public and media relations. Coordinates team travel and schedule. Adheres to all rules and regulations.
Coaching – Carries out coaching assignments during daily work-outs, practices and scheduled events. Enforces team rules. Maintains statistics. Monitors each assigned athletes performance and employs specific coaching modalities to meet needs.
Recruiting – recruits well rounded student athletes; assists with departmental recruiting activities and carries out other duties as assigned by the head coach.
Financial and general administration – assist in budget planning. Assists with the coordination of team travel plans. Works with the facilities coordinator to adhere to practice and competition schedules.
Academic monitoring – Assists in monitoring the academic progress of student athletes.
Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach. Includes adhering to policies established by the NCAA, conference and the University.
Instructing and demonstrating physical skills while coaching; extensive travel via car, air, and bus. Must stand for long periods of time at games and at practice. May participate in drills or practices. May have to lift or transport equipment.
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