Assistant Volleyball Coach en Ave Maria University

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The primary duties of the assistant volleyball coach are to assist in team coaching, teaching, training, and individual student athlete skill development, and to prepare the team for competition.  

• Other duties include, but are not limited to:
  • o   Assists in monitoring academic, social, and personal development of student-athletes. Assists in identifying and recruiting academically and athletically talented students for the athletic program.
  • o   Assists in promotion and development of program by creating and maintaining effective relationships with alumni, donors, and community members.
  • o   Assists in the planning and implementation of camps and clinics.
  • o   Participates in events as a representative of the department and volleyball programs.
  • o   Maintains knowledge and remains current regarding all appropriate NAIA, The Sun Conference, Department of Athletics, and University compliance issues, policies, and procedures.
  • The assistant coach will adhere to all guidelines and regulations set forth by the Sun Conference, NAIA and Ave Maria University.

EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s Degree required

EXPERIENCE: Previous volleyball coaching experience required 

CERTIFICATION: N/A

PHYSICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Requires ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to teach the fundamentals of the sport, coach practices, games; and the ability to stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10 - 50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a telephone, computer keyboard, operate equipment and read technical information.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed indoors and outdoors with potential for outdoor exposure to high temperatures, and safety and health hazards related to sport and weight room training.