What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Volleyball Coach position at Vincennes University?
Description
The assistant volleyball coach is a part-time position responsible for all aspects of working with the head volleyball coach to administer the volleyball team according to institutional, regional and national NJCAA guidelines,
Duties and Responsibilities
Instructing and requiring from all students, the highest standards of citizenship, sportsmanship and conduct.
Assist to promote the educational welfare of the student-athlete.
Conducting all events in the assigned sport according to the rules and regulations prescribed by the NJCAA, Region 24 and Vincennes University.
Ensure that all athletes meet and maintain NJCAA eligibility requirements.
- Monitor the academic progress of each student/athlete.
- Conduct and coordinate study tables for women’s volleyball team athletes
- Supervise students during organized practice and play and student work; make regular checks on condition of facilities and equipment before and after use.
- Work with the SID regarding statistical programs of the team and in making sure the media has access to statistics.
- Enforce all rules and regulations of the college and the athletic department including safety rules
- Control of inventory of athletic equipment in the assigned sport
- Develop a recruitment plan and actively recruit student/athletes.
- Attend all meetings of the athletic staff or any other meetings concerning matters pertaining to assigned sport.
- Ability to communicate with young people.
- A desire to work with young people.
- Coaching experience in specific sport applied for or a significant record of playing the sport.
- Knowledge of volleyball offensive and defensive systems as well as the individual skills of attacking, setting, passing, serving and blocking.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
- Coaching experience required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Familiarity with NJCAA Rules and Regulations
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong public service orientation to work well with faculty, staff, students and the community.
- Skills in organization, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Normal physical demands for successful work in a normal office environment and outside (including warm and cold) environment. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.