PT Staff: Seasonal Assistant Coach-Volleyball

Reporting to the Head Coach the Assistant Womens Volleyball Coach is responsible for the assisting the Head
Coach in the day-to-day administrative and program management of the programs to include: recruitment
retention and skills training as it relates to the development of a competitive NCAA Division II Womens
Volleyball program capable of winning CIAA championships and capable of competing for a National
championship. The Assistant Coach is accountable for ensuring the teams compliance with NCAA and CIAA
rules and regulations and with University policies procedures and budgetary constraints. The Assistant Coach
will actively assist in fundraising endeavors and committee service as assigned. This is a part time seasonal
position.

Essential Job Functions:

• Travels to meet and observe potential student-athletes evaluates potential student-athletes communicates with potential student-athletes coaches parents and guardians to promote Shaw University and the athletics program writes letters makes phone calls and maintains general correspondence with potential student-athletes to build reports and promote general interest in the program.
• Maintains current sport-specific technical and coaching knowledge develops existing members of the program assists in the organization of practice plans and competition communicates and demonstrates specific required skills.
• Adheres to all institutional Conference and all other rules regulations and policies.
• Assists in the oversight of volunteer coaches and student workers to ensure that all team-oriented duties are completed in a timely manner.
• Assists Head coach in all academic matters pertaining to the team including instructing/teaching student-athletes in the fundamentals of the sport.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelors Degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning with prior participation experience in collegiate athletics
• 2-5 years of coaching experience at the college level is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience as a Volleyball player at the collegiate level preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to coach teach and mentor student-athletes required.
• Must have a valid drivers license maintain a clean driving record.
• Must be responsive quick-thinking and possess an innate ability to anticipate and respond to issues.
• Establish priorities and work in an organized manner with an emphasis on detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments and meet competing deadlines.

Certificates Licenses or Registrations

First Aid and CPR preferred

Other Competencies

Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission Vision and Core Values of the organization. Vision commitment and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence are critical. Strong oral and written presentation skills. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Must be able to read write and speak fluently in English.

Physical Demands
The work environment is an athletic and office setting which requires the ability to travel much of the time work
long hours including evenings and weekends be physically active able to lift up to 50 pounds and have the
ability to demonstrate specific skills.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race color religion creed gender national origin age disability veteran status or any other legally protected status.