What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coach - Women's Volleyball position at Inside Higher Ed?
Position Number:
007202
Functional Title:
Assistant Coach - Women's Volleyball
Position Type:
Coaches
Position Eclass:
EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information:
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose Of The Organizational Unit:
Our purpose continues to be discovering and developing champions in life. We strive to foster a culture of integrity and excellence across our 17 programs, offering the highest quality experience for student-athletes.
We are committed to academic and athletic excellence. We expect to win championships. We expect to honor students for their academic achievements. We will continue to work every day to make this community proud and ensure that the Spartans are in fact Greensboro’s hometown team. We will embrace a culture that is clear and consistent in its priorities.
Position Summary:
The Assistant Coach is one of the positions responsible for administering all of the year-round activities of the volleyball program. The Assistant Coach is directly responsible to the Head Coach in all matters related to the operation of this program.
Minimum Qualifications:
Commensurate with experience
Org #-Department:
Intercollegiate Athletics - 85001
Job Open Date:
04/02/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
FTE:
1.000
Type Of Appointment:
Permanent
Number Of Months Per Year:
12
FLSA:
Exempt
Percentage Of Time:
40%
Key Responsibility:
Game & Practice Planning
Essential Tasks:
30%
Key Responsibility:
Recruitment of Student-Athletes
Essential Tasks:
20%
Key Responsibility:
Academic Monitoring
Essential Tasks:
10%
Key Responsibility:
Commitment to Compliance
Essential Tasks:
Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Hand Movement-Grasping - F, Reading - F, Writing - O, Eye-hand coordination - F, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - O, Hearing - O, Talking - O, Standing - F, Sitting - O, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - O, Pushing/Pulling - O, Climbing-Stairs - O, Bending - O
Work Environment:
Night/Dark - O, Inside - F
007202
Functional Title:
Assistant Coach - Women's Volleyball
Position Type:
Coaches
Position Eclass:
EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information:
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose Of The Organizational Unit:
Our purpose continues to be discovering and developing champions in life. We strive to foster a culture of integrity and excellence across our 17 programs, offering the highest quality experience for student-athletes.
We are committed to academic and athletic excellence. We expect to win championships. We expect to honor students for their academic achievements. We will continue to work every day to make this community proud and ensure that the Spartans are in fact Greensboro’s hometown team. We will embrace a culture that is clear and consistent in its priorities.
Position Summary:
The Assistant Coach is one of the positions responsible for administering all of the year-round activities of the volleyball program. The Assistant Coach is directly responsible to the Head Coach in all matters related to the operation of this program.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree is required.
- Prior Division I participation and/or coaching experience in women’s volleyball are preferred.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules as they apply to Division I.
- Certification in first aid/CPR.
Commensurate with experience
Org #-Department:
Intercollegiate Athletics - 85001
Job Open Date:
04/02/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
FTE:
1.000
Type Of Appointment:
Permanent
Number Of Months Per Year:
12
FLSA:
Exempt
Percentage Of Time:
40%
Key Responsibility:
Game & Practice Planning
Essential Tasks:
- Assists with determining game strategy and scouting of opponents.
- Assists with the creation of practice plans throughout the season.
- Assists with player skill development.
30%
Key Responsibility:
Recruitment of Student-Athletes
Essential Tasks:
- Assist the Head Coach in determining positional needs and identifying potential student-athletes.
- Determining if a potential student-athlete will meet the academic and athletic profile to be successful at UNCG.
20%
Key Responsibility:
Academic Monitoring
Essential Tasks:
- Once the student-athlete has matriculated, the Assistant Coach is the primary contact in the weekly monitoring of the student-athletes’ academic progress.
- The Assistant Coach will communicate with the department’s Spartan Academic Support Services personnel and assist in student-athletes’ academic action plans.
10%
Key Responsibility:
Commitment to Compliance
Essential Tasks:
- Commitment to State, University and NCAA rules and regulations.
Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Hand Movement-Grasping - F, Reading - F, Writing - O, Eye-hand coordination - F, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - O, Hearing - O, Talking - O, Standing - F, Sitting - O, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - O, Pushing/Pulling - O, Climbing-Stairs - O, Bending - O
Work Environment:
Night/Dark - O, Inside - F