Assistant Coach, Women's Volleyball and SAAC Advisor

Since 1920, Mount St. Joseph University has provided an education that is based on interdisciplinary liberal arts and professional curricula emphasizing mission, values, integrity, and social responsibility. Faculty and staff deliver high-quality academics, hands-on experiential learning, and personalized attention to support student success. Join our award-winning team, recognized for four consecutive years as a 'Best College to Work for,' and be part of a vibrant culture that places a premium on inclusion and belonging.

Purpose

The assistant volleyball coach will be responsible for coordinating recruiting, campus visits, travel, practice assistance, scouting, Student Athlete Advisory Committee Advisor, and helping in all facets of the program.

Duties

• Recruiting coordinator for program
• Social media coordinator for program
• SAAC coordinator
• Assist with planning and implementation of all practices
• Assist the head coach with inventory and issuing of equipment
• Organize and coordinate with scouting/film exchange
• Assist the Head Coach in communications with the office of admission and financial aid office regarding applications
• Assist in communications with Residence Life for overnight prospects
• Supervise student workers within program
• Assist with monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes
• Assist in the advising of students on their academic progress for academic retention
• Maintain current knowledge and abides by NCAA/HCAC rules, policies, and procedures
• Assist in weight room supervision
• Supervise open gymnasium as needed and as permitted by NCAA Bylaws for safety purposes.
• Assists the head coach with marketing / public relations
• Demonstrate integrity and uphold the values and mission of the University
• Attend periodic staff meetings
• Complete committee assignments and other duties appropriate to skills and training as assigned by supervisors
  
  

Primary Contacts

Department Director, coaching staff, Athletic Training staff, Recreation Coordinators, Coordinator of Athletic and Recreation Facilities, Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, Secretaries, student employees, Student Affairs staff, Admission staff, prospective students and families, enrolled students, Registrar, Faculty Athletic Representative, and other members of the College community as well as the local and outside community

Supervision Exercised

Student Employees

Supervision Received

Works toward a previously defined objective and uses a wide range of procedures exercising discretion and judgment; consulting and referring to the head coach as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelors degree or equivalent preferred

Experience

College coaching or equivalent experience

Specialized Training

First Aid and CPR

Skills, Attributes

Customer Service:

• exhibit a "student first" orientation in providing exceptional service in all responsibilities and interactions demonstrating versatility in handling people and situations
• adapt willingly and quickly to changing priorities, responsibilities, and student and departmental needs and expectations; anticipate and identify student and departmental needs
• demonstrate high energy, enthusiastic approach to duties, and a commitment to liberal arts education
  
  

Teamwork

• communicate, cooperate and collaborate well with others to achieve common office or University goals
• willingly assist in various responsibilities as appropriate within the Athletics and Recreation area and Student Affairs Division as required during high service demand times
• demonstrate an ability to work evening and weekend hours
  
  

Communication

• develop and nurture an effective, productive, and respectful rapport and working relationship with students, faculty, and co-workers, and various campus and community constituencies maintaining an appropriate level of professionalism
• demonstrate strong interpersonal, public speaking, and organizational skills, a sense of humor, flexibility, and creativity
• demonstrate strong written, telephone, and electronic (email and internet) communication skills
• communicate information clearly and concisely and listen well to others
  
  

Accuracy

• maintain a high level of accuracy, consistently reviewing work to detect errors, oversights, or omissions
  
  

Initiative

• take immediate and independent action when necessary assuming initiative for creative problem solving
• demonstrate creativity and high energy
• accomplish tasks with follow through to completion
  
  

Technical

• must possess an aptitude for technological development and its implications for appropriate automation of office; proficient in Microsoft Office and CARS
  
  

Work Environment, Physical Demands

Standing or sitting in one position for long periods; computer data input; multiple concurrent tasks with constant service interruptions; high level customer contact; strict confidentiality; detailed work; working knowledge of current technology. University vans for team and other transportation

Benefits

Mount St. Joseph University offers a wide array of benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Tuition Remission for you and your family.
• 403b Retirement
• Excellent benefits including medical, employer HSA contributions, dental, vision, life, parental leave.
• Generous PTO.
• 16 paid holidays.
• Competitive salaries.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and inclusive educational environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
  
  

To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information with three professional references via Paycom.

A review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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