Assistant Volleyball Coach

FTE: .83

Salary: $25,600 - $34,100

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assistant Volleyball Coach

• Serve as assistant volleyball coach with specific coaching responsibilities assigned by the head coach;
• Attend practices, competitions, meetings, planning sessions, and other essential volleyball-related activities;
• Assist the head coach in the administration and management of the volleyball program as assigned;
• Actively participate in the recruitment of student-athletes;
• Support the holistic development and positive student-athlete experience for members of the volleyball program;
• Demonstrate professionalism and engagement in professional development activities, including staying current with teaching techniques, strategies, and trends, attending professional meetings, and serving in leadership roles when appropriate;
• Adhere to the rules, policies, and regulations established by Luther College, the conference, and the NCAA;
• Demonstrate a willingness to support the mission, philosophy, and goals of Luther College and Division III athletics;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the head coach.

Athletic Department Responsibilities

• Assist with game day management and event operations as assigned;
• Support scheduling, coordination, and supervision of student workers as needed;
• Contribute to departmental operations and special projects based on the skill set of the candidate;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Residence Life Responsibilities (live-on campus requirement)

• This position is a live-on position and includes Residence Life responsibilities;
• Serve as part of the on-call team for residence hall emergencies, including one weekday each week and one weekend per month;
• Participate in weekly meetings and required semester trainings related to on-call responsibilities;
• Support community development and student engagement efforts within the residence hall system;

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred;
• 1–3 years of successful high school or college volleyball coaching experience preferred;
• Experience with recruiting platforms, CRMs, or admissions collaboration preferred;
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the college;
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills;

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

May require exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as noise and distractions. Substantial interaction with people is required and consistently demonstrating a positive and cooperative attitude is important. May require occasional lifting of equipment or supplies and/or the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects. The position requires travel and work during evenings and weekends.