Assistant Coach – Women’s Volleyball – PT

EXPIRED

Report to

Spurgeon College Women’s Volleyball Head Coach

Department

Spurgeon College Athletics

FLSA Status

Hourly Non-Exempt

JOB PURPOSE

The women’s volleyball assistant coach is responsible for coaching, character development, and providing direction to student-athletes to achieve a high level of skill and an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork in volleyball.

The coach must play a major role in fostering cooperation and positive teamwork, exhibit outstanding sportsmanship and fan involvement at games and special events, and, most importantly, develop our youth as future leaders in God’s church and for the Kingdom. This job requires thoughtful and respectful interaction with student-athletes, fellow coaches, staff, parents, and the community. Positive communication strategies, organizational skills, and safety awareness are key requirements.

Report to

Spurgeon College Women’s Volleyball Head Coach

Department

Spurgeon College Athletics

FLSA Status

Hourly Non-Exempt

JOB PURPOSE

The women’s volleyball assistant coach is responsible for coaching, character development, and providing direction to student-athletes to achieve a high level of skill and an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork in volleyball.

The coach must play a major role in fostering cooperation and positive teamwork, exhibit outstanding sportsmanship and fan involvement at games and special events, and, most importantly, develop our youth as future leaders in God’s church and for the Kingdom. This job requires thoughtful and respectful interaction with student-athletes, fellow coaches, staff, parents, and the community. Positive communication strategies, organizational skills, and safety awareness are key requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Display a Christ-like character at all times.

• Recruit, train, and lead a competitive women’s volleyball organization while cultivating a Christ-centered student-athlete community.

• Follow and uphold the policies and mission statement of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College.

• Plan, organize, and direct the Spurgeon College women’s volleyball program.

• Recognize each player’s specific talent to devise play strategies and optimize athletic performance.

• Assist with the Operating Budget accounts and adhere to Spurgeon College financial policies regarding purchase orders, collection, and disbursement of money, expenses, and receipts.

• Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team development.

• Ensure team rules and regulations regarding the conduct and eligibility of the athletes are clearly communicated and followed.

• Plan, organize, advertise, and conduct tryouts for the volleyball program; inform the athletic department and participants of final selections. Maintain the integrity of the selection process. Provide information regarding the season’s rules (daily doubles, all sports schedule, camp schedule, clinic schedule, try-out criteria, etc.).

• Assist purchase order requests for program uniforms, supplies, and equipment.

• Help arrange and schedule bus transportation with the head coach. Must be licensed to drive school van/vehicle for travel to away games and other events. Will travel with student-athletes on the team bus both to and from competitions.

• Submit athletic rosters to the Athletic Department one week before the first game, any changes to student information on the roster, inventories, final season statistics and alphabetical list of award winners immediately following the season (list includes number of awards and the class of the athlete).

• Ensure the proper forms (insurance, attendance, medical) are obtained and current and all student-athletes are academically eligible.

• Check and secure all offices, storage rooms, outside doors, locker rooms, and lights after the last player leaves following games and practices.

• Consult with the athletic director regarding any off-season training programs including scheduling dates for summer camps/practices, uniform fitting, pre-post tryout informational parent meetings.

• Creates a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students’ physical, social, and emotional development.

• Maintain strong Interpersonal skills: Work well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focus on solving conflict, maintaining confidentiality, listening to others, controlling emotions, remaining open to others’ ideas, and contributing to building a positive team spirit.

• Work directly with the school athletic trainer to report injuries, teach precautions and procedures to ensure staff/student safety and help students prevent injuries.

• Model good sportsmanship behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards opposing team, fans, parents, officials, spectators, and community.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Include, but not limited to:

• Christian with high integrity, actively pursuing a relationship with God

• Ability to organize and supervise the Spurgeon College Women’s Volleyball program.

• Previous coaching experience is required, preferably at a higher education level.

• Knowledge of technical aspects of the assigned sport and willingness to continue to learn and examine new ideas pertinent to the assigned sport.

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Must be experienced with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Familiar with and able to navigate recruiting websites

• Positive attitude with a desire and willingness to learn

• Able to multi-task, analyze workload, and prioritize as necessary for the benefit of the department

• Strong attention to detail

• Must be able to pass a background screening, including driving record

• Eligible to work in the United States

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Gymnasium, locker room, and office

• Frequent travel for recruiting and games

• Evenings and weekends may be required

• High-intensity environment

• Must be able to work successfully with high school and college-age athletes

• Limited to work a maximum of 29 hours per week.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be in good physical condition

• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time

• Able to deal with a high noise level, particularly during games

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

• Must be able to demonstrate and participate in team practice drills

• Able lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of job requirements; this description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the position.

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability so they may perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others or causes undue hardship to the institution. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation.

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