Assistant Coach Women's Indoor and Beach Volleyball

This role will be responsible for providing coaching expertise for the women’s intercollegiate indoor and beach volleyball programs and will provide a superior level of leadership, organization and supervision for all practices and contests.  The incumbent will also assist in the organization and implementation of a recruiting program to attract outstanding student-athletes to attend Loyola University. This is a 12 month position.

    

Program Leadership & Operations

• Provide leadership, organization, and supervision for all practices, competitions, and team-related activities.

• Implement and maintain standards of performance consistent with the University’s goals of academic and athletic excellence.

• Conduct the program within the rules and regulations of the NAIA, Southern States Athletic Conference, Sun Conference, and Loyola University.

• Attend and actively participate in department staff meetings, professional development, and University events.

Recruiting & Student-Athlete Development

• Organize and implement a strategic recruiting plan to attract outstanding student-athletes who excel both academically and athletically.

• Ensure compliance with eligibility requirements and academic standards.

• Develop student-athletes through individualized training plans, leadership development, and mentorship.

Budget & Operations Management

• Manage the program within the parameters of an approved budget, including forecasting expenses and optimizing financial resources.

• Coordinate with the Head Women’s Indoor and Beach Volleyball Coach on budget requests, purchasing, and long-term financial planning.

• Utilize business analytics to evaluate spending efficiency, recruitment effectiveness, and overall program performance.

Scheduling & Logistics

• Coordinate game and practice schedules in collaboration with the Head Coach and Associate Athletic Director.

• Oversee transportation logistics, including travel arrangements for team competitions, lodging, and meals, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

• Schedule and coordinate game officials for all home contests.

Equipment & Facilities Management

• Oversee equipment procurement, inventory management, and maintenance, ensuring all gear meets competitive and safety standards.

• Develop a system to track usage, lifespan, and replacement needs for equipment and apparel.

• Coordinate facility scheduling for practices, matches, camps, and special events.

Data Analytics & Performance Evaluation

• Utilize performance analytics software to assess individual and team performance, improving training strategies and game preparation.

• Analyze recruiting trends, player statistics, and competition scouting reports to make data-driven decisions.

• Implement film analysis and scouting reports to prepare the team for opponents, utilizing video breakdowns and statistical insights.

Camps, Clinics & Community Engagement

• Plan, coordinate, and execute individual and team camps, ensuring a high-quality experience for participants while supporting fundraising initiatives.

• Engage with the local and regional volleyball community to build strong relationships and enhance program visibility.

Additional Duties

• Support the Head Women’s Indoor and Beach Volleyball Coach in all aspects of program development.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Department.

• Coordinate with the Head Women’s Indoor and Beach Volleyball Coach

Additional Responsibilities:

Assume the duties of the university Campus Security Authority (CSA), including but not limited to, reporting crimes as defined through the Clery Act and providing annual reporting statistics. 

• Baccalaureate degree required, master’s preferred

• Thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the conduct of intercollegiate athletics; Knowledge of the NAIA rules to include eligibility is preferred

• Ability to work effectively with college student athletes, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the community

• Considerable administrative and supervisory experience

• Experience with word processing and personal computers is preferred

• Must possess and maintain a current valid driver’s license as a condition of employment, and must also be able to successfully pass any driver background information investigation and any driver education courses required by Risk Management.

• A philosophy of intercollegiate athletics that places the highest emphasis on the pre-eminence of the academic mission of the institution and role of athletics as part of the student total personal system of ethical values which will be used as the basis for supervising and developing the intercollegiate program

• Beliefs basically supportive of the principles of Catholic, Jesuit higher education and the specified goals of the University.

• Successful high school and/or college coaching experience and intercollegiate running experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 
The Assistant Women’s Indoor and Beach Volleyball Coach must be able to raise and lower volleyball nets, assist in setting up bleachers, scorer’s tables and player seating for intercollegiate contests and drive and transport athletes if needed.
Ability to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodations.