What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Volleyball Coach – 45814 position at Alma College?
FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Salary; Exempt; Administrative; Part time; Temporary
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
Position Summary
Alma College seeks a dedicated and energetic Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach to join our staff and support the continued growth of Scot Volleyball. This position assists the head coach in all aspects of program operation, including coaching, recruiting, training, scouting, and student-athlete development. The successful candidate will model the values of Alma College, promote a positive team culture, and contribute to the overall mission of NCAA Division III athletics.
Supervision Received/Exercised
For full consideration, qualified applicants must complete the following steps:
Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Alma is committed to academic excellence and the development of responsible leaders; our students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally. For more information about the College, visit www.alma.edu.
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
Position Summary
Alma College seeks a dedicated and energetic Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach to join our staff and support the continued growth of Scot Volleyball. This position assists the head coach in all aspects of program operation, including coaching, recruiting, training, scouting, and student-athlete development. The successful candidate will model the values of Alma College, promote a positive team culture, and contribute to the overall mission of NCAA Division III athletics.
Supervision Received/Exercised
- Reports to the head volleyball coach
- Supervises student assistants
- Assist in overseeing all aspects of the program, including practices, competition and scheduling.
- Assist in the recruiting plan of the program, evaluate and recruit qualified student athletes.
- Assist with creating an environment that supports student-athlete growth, well-being, and academic success
- Assist with film analysis, scouting reports, and match preparation
- Assist with camps, clinics, and fundraising activities to enhance program.
- Participate in travel planning, equipment management, and administrative tasks related to program operations.
- Commits to and is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the College, the MIAA, and the NCAA with the utmost integrity.
- Work cooperatively with personnel in the athletics department, attend department meetings and activities, and always represents the College positively when interacting with the community, alumni, high school and club coaches, media and general public.
- Other duties as assigned by head volleyball coach or athletics director
- Collegiate level playing and/or coaching experience
- Ability to work collaboratively with student-athletes, coaches, and campus partners
- Ability to work evenings and weekends, along with travel
- A commitment to the values of NCAA Division III athletics
- A valid driver’s license with an acceptable record
- Ability to fulfill essential function of the position
- Knowledge of NCAA Division III and MIAA compliance and conference rules, and an understanding of the NCAA Division III student athlete philosophy.
- Experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
For full consideration, qualified applicants must complete the following steps:
- submit the Alma College application
- email a letter of interest and resume to careers@alma.edu.
Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Alma is committed to academic excellence and the development of responsible leaders; our students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally. For more information about the College, visit www.alma.edu.