Assistant Coach, Volleyball

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Assistant Coach - Volleyball
Athletics

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Assistant Coach - Volleyball
Athletics
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Head Coach - Volleyball
Full-time; Non-Exempt

MAJOR PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Assistant Coach Volleyball position is to develop Christ-centered
excellence, to mentor and challenge student-athletes to grow spiritually (discipleship),
academically, and athletically, to provide opportunities for Christian service through the
medium of volleyball, and to be consistently competitive at the championship level. This
position is responsible for supporting the head coach in initiating, developing, and
leading all aspects of the volleyball program, such as recruiting, scheduling
opponents, individual training, and coaching team members. This position provides
support for specific internal operations for the Athletic Department and must abide by
rules and regulations established by Jessup University, the NCAA (National Collegiate
Athletics Association), and the PACWEST, (Pacific West Conference).

The pay for this position is generally $40,000-$45,000. Individual pay is generally
determined by a number of factors including job-related skills, experience, relevant
education or training, and location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

● Provide Christ-like (biblical) leadership for the Men’s & Women’s volleyball

programs and the athletic department in accordance with the Jessup Community
Covenant.

● In partnership with the head coach, recruit and support student-athletes who

maintain the standards of the university and department.

● Assist the head coach with practice schedules, games,

transportation/accommodations, and travel itineraries for road games with the
approval of the Athletic Director and in coordination with the Administrative
Assistant to Athletics.

● Disciple and assist with character development of student-athletes.
● Assist in the planning and be involved in summer missions opportunities for

student-athletes.

● Represent the University at conference and national meetings as assigned.
● Assist and provide fundraising efforts aimed at supporting the Athletic

Department as well as the volleyball program.

● Assist in the development of public relations with local constituencies aimed at

gaining support for volleyball as well as all athletic programs.

● Partner with the head coach to coordinate Athletic department sports camps
including communication with coaches, calendar of camps, enforcement of
standards, best practices, policies, procedures, and intra-departmental
communication (HR, Business Office, etc.).

● Attend mandatory coaches and departmental meetings.

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● Complete other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
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EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
● Bachelor’s Degree required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

● Knowledge of and commitment to Jessup University's mission statement and

philosophy, the NCAA, and PACWEST rules and regulations.

● Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the game of volleyball.
● Requires a valid driver’s license and is eligible to drive on University-related

business (i.e. to practices, games, etc. including transporting students) according
to Jessup insurance requirements.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

● Exhibit and articulate a vibrant, personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
● Strong organizational skills, proficiency in oral and written communication, public

relations skills, and strong self-motivation characteristics.

● Ability to market Jessup University academic programs and affordability.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The employee agrees to promote the values and mission of Jessup as a private
Christ-centered University and live a life consistent with biblical principles. The
employee shall conduct himself/herself in a manner consistent with the Community
Covenant and Statement of Faith. Additionally, the employee may play a formative role
in the spiritual lives of students in a manner consistent with the Community Covenant
and Statement of Faith. This may include leading devotions and/or spiritual formation
groups and seeking other opportunities consistent with a biblical spiritual formation role.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Much of the employee’s working time will be spent outdoors on sports fields in all types
of weather and might require standing for long periods, working with equipment or
machinery, and, being able to walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop or crawl. Travel may be
required for this position.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

● Repetitive motions using a computer keyboard
● Rising and sitting repeatedly
● Ability to lift, pull, grasp, pass, catch, stoop, reach, and demonstrate in-game,

practice, or training environment and to execute daily office related tasks

● Will regularly require physical activity like walking, passing, shooting, catching,

demonstrating on a consistent basis

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● May require climbing stairs indoors or outdoors to various spaces on and off

campus

● Regularly requires the ability to drive student-athletes to and from contests and

team functions as well as driving to and from recruiting events

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use
hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The
employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is required to reach
with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The above statements and job description are intended to describe the nature and level
of work being performed within this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of
all responsibilities, duties, and tasks. Other similar or additional duties are to be
performed or assigned. Job descriptions are not
intended as and do not create
employment contracts. Jessup University maintains its status as an at-will employer.
Employees may be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

I acknowledge I have reviewed the content of this job description and understand that if
I have any physical limitations or require any reasonable accommodations in order to
perform my job, I must immediately inform administration.

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Employee Signature

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Date

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