Assistant Volleyball Coach

Stephens College is seeking a dedicated and passionate Assistant Volleyball Coach for our NAIA Womens volleyball program. The ideal candidate will assist the Head Coach in all aspects of coaching program development and management to foster an environment of academic and athletic excellence. This is a full-time 12-month position that requires a commitment to the student-athletes the athletic department and the overall mission of the institution.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Coaching and Training:

• Assist in planning organizing and conducting practice sessions.
• Provide individual and group instruction to improve players skills and performance.
• Analyze game footage to develop strategies and improve team performance.
• Support the Head Coach in game planning and execution.

2. Recruitment:

• Identify and recruit prospective student-athletes who align with the institutions academic standards and athletic program.
• Develop and maintain relationships with high school coaches club coaches and other recruiting contacts.
• Assist in coordinating campus visits and evaluating prospective student-athletes.

3. Program Administration:

• Assist in scheduling practices games and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate and manage team-related logistics including equipment and uniforms.
• Provide accounting support including managing the volleyball programs budget tracking expenditures and processing financial paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with NAIA conference and institutional rules and regulations.
• Assist with logistical support for events including planning and organizing team functions community outreach programs and fundraising activities.

4. Student-Athlete Development:

• Mentor and support student-athletes in their academic athletic and personal growth.
• Promote a positive team culture and foster an environment of respect integrity and sportsmanship.
• Monitor academic progress and support student-athletes in achieving their academic goals.

5. Community Engagement:

• Represent the volleyball program at various campus and community events.
• Participate in fundraising and promotional activities for the volleyball program and athletic department.
• Foster relationships with alumni donors and community supporters.

• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred.
• Previous coaching experience at the collegiate level preferably within the NAIA is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of volleyball fundamentals strategies and tactics.
• Excellent communication leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of student-athletes coaches and staff.
• Commitment to the academic success and overall well-being of student-athletes.
• Obtain and/or maintain a Missouri Class E Drivers License and the ability to travel as needed.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance retirement plan and professional development opportunities

Founded in 1833 Stephens College is the second-oldest womens college in the United States dedicated to providing innovative experiential and career-focused education across various disciplines. Located in Columbia Missouri Stephens College continues to be a leader in womens education fostering a community where students are empowered to lead innovate and excel. The college also provides flexible co-educational masters degrees and certificates for working professionals and is home to a co-educational Conservatory for the Performing Arts.

Ranked (over and over again) as one of the best college towns in America Columbia Missouri is home to 36000 college students and 118000 residents. Columbia conveniently located approximately 100 miles from both Kansas City and St. Louis has it all: big-time college sports film music and arts festivals a high-energy arts community amazing recreation and a great downtown with lots of places to eat shop snack and check out the latest bands. The Columbia community offers outstanding health care options as well as excellent educational opportunities for every level of student (including our own Childrens School).

Be a part of this amazing community of innovative thinkers doers and dreamers.

Stephens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and employ qualified personnel without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age disability or status as a veteran.