Assistant Coach - Volleyball

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?  

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. 

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY:

Teaches and coaches current student-athletes and recruits prospective student-athletes in the sport of Volleyball. Assists the Head Coach in the management of the overall program.  Performs other duties as assigned.

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?  

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. 

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY:

Teaches and coaches current student-athletes and recruits prospective student-athletes in the sport of Volleyball. Assists the Head Coach in the management of the overall program.  Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

45% - Essential - Teaching and Coaching: Coaches practice sessions, workouts, and games. Teaches student-athletes the fundamentals and strategies required to compete at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics. Teaches student athletes the rules of competition. Teaches student athletes to safely compete and ensures compliance with sports medicine policies.  Instructs student athletes regarding team concepts. Attends preparatory meetings and assists in designing and developing practice and game plans. Stays abreast of sport techniques, strategies, rules, and skills. Works directly with student-athletes. Effectively communicates strategies, objectives, techniques, and concepts to team members.  Performs other necessary instructional and coaching duties.

40% - Essential - Recruiting Coordinator: Develop & implement a nationwide prospect recruitment campaign annually. Establish & develop professional relationships with appropriate high school, club and international coaches/administrators. Lead scout in the identification of prospects. Coordinate the daily operations and logistics of the recruiting process for program personnel. Organize on-campus recruiting activities for prospective student-athletes and their families.  Manage the planning and scheduling of all prospect communication activity. Identify & collect data on prospects to provide direction to the coaching staff through all available & permissible sources.

10% - Essential - Program Management and Operations: Assists the Head Coach in the management of the overall program as directed. Examples of assistance may include, but are not limited to, providing support to Athletic Academic Services, monitoring student-athlete academic progress, enforcing academic policies, participating in public relations efforts to promote the program, coordinating scheduling, administering team travel, equipment management, personnel management, etc.

5% - Essential - Professional Development: Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of the sport. Complies with all University, Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations. Engages in continuing education with the Compliance Office and within the sport.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Bachelor's Degree
Work Experience - 2+ years

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Master's Degree - Human Performance, Education, or Business

Experience - College coaching

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  40% - Stand for prolonged period
  10% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
  40% - Walk or move about
  25% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
  40% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
  20% - Extends hands or arms in any direction
  20% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  10% - Overnight Travel

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hrs: 40

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.      

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.         

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.