Assistant Volleyball Coach

EXPIRED

Saint Olaf College

Northfield, MN

Posted Date: Jan 29, 2025

Expired Date: Feb 04, 2025

Posted Date: Jan 29, 2025

Expired Date: Feb 04, 2025

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QUALIFICATION

Salary Expectation
Unknown
Years of Experience
1+ Years
Work Type
Part-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

Saint Olaf College
St. Olaf College Athletics, Athletics Wikipedia Page

Conference

MIAC (DIII)

About the Job

Job Description

Assistant Volleyball Coach

Northfield, MN, United States

Job Description

St. Olaf College Job Description

Position Title: Assistant Volleyball Coach / Game Day Site Manager

Department : Athletics

Reports To : Head Coach / Athletic Director

Exempt / FTE: .50

Assistant Volleyball Coach

Northfield, MN, United States

Job Description

St. Olaf College Job Description

Position Title: Assistant Volleyball Coach / Game Day Site Manager

Department : Athletics

Reports To : Head Coach / Athletic Director

Exempt / FTE: .50

Essential Job Duties:

Coaching

Direct, organize and administer all aspects of the instruction, practice planning and advisement of the volleyball program
- Assist head coach with implementing training programs/practice plans.
- Provide quality coaching and instruction to student-athletes during pre-season, in-season practices, and competitions
- Mentor student-athletes to promote athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth
- Attend all meets/competitions and assist with game strategies
- Assist with travel arrangements, fundraising activities, home competitions/meet management, and equipment issue/return/care
- Attend athletic department staff meetings and program staff meetings
Actively recruit qualified student-athletes
- Formulate and execute a recruiting plan with the head coach that targets a diverse group of potential student-athletes that can achieve high levels of success academically, socially and athletically
- Execute the recruiting plan by attending opportunities to evaluate potential student athletes regularly, maintain consistent effective honest communication with potential student athletes, maintain contact with high school and junior/club coaches, as well as parents.
- Coordinate campus visits and participate in those visits
Assist with opponent scouting, film review, and scouting reports
Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community
Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle
Perform other duties as assigned by head coach

Game Day Site Manager

Secure and organize student workers
Pre-Game
- Set up the event venue well in advance; sound system, chairs, tables, scoreboard, and other equipment for the sport.
- Greet the visiting team and officials and usher them to where they need to go.
- Verify that game-day staff (ticket takers, scoreboard operators, ball chasers, etc.) are present and assist them as needed.
In-Game
- Problem-solve any technical or equipment issues that arise.
- Monitor the crowd and act accordingly to promote a safe and respectful, competitive environment
- Interact with fans and visitors to create a positive game day atmosphere.
Post-Game
- Tear down the event venue as needed; sound system, chairs, tables, scoreboard, and other equipment for the sport.
- Assist the visiting team and officials with any reasonable requests they have before leaving campus.
- Lock the ticket and concession money away in the appropriate location.
- Report any in-game or fan issues to the Athletic Director and/or Deputy Athletic Director

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Experience: 1+ year of high school, club or college coaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Education : Master’s Degree or PhD.
Experience : 3+ years of College coaching experience

Prerequisites:

Game Day Site Manager

Secure and organize student workers
Pre-Game
- Set up the event venue well in advance; sound system, chairs, tables, scoreboard, and other equipment for the sport.
- Greet the visiting team and officials and usher them to where they need to go.
- Verify that game-day staff (ticket takers, scoreboard operators, ball chasers, etc.) are present and assist them as needed.
In-Game
- Problem-solve any technical or equipment issues that arise.
- Monitor the crowd and act accordingly to promote a safe and respectful, competitive environment
- Interact with fans and visitors to create a positive game day atmosphere.
Post-Game
- Tear down the event venue as needed; sound system, chairs, tables, scoreboard, and other equipment for the sport.
- Assist the visiting team and officials with any reasonable requests they have before leaving campus.
- Lock the ticket and concession money away in the appropriate location.
- Report any in-game or fan issues to the Athletic Director and/or Deputy Athletic Director

Work Schedule:

Term: Year Round

Shift: Hours will vary. Assistant Coach - regular evening and weekend hours required (i.e. games/practice/ recruiting activities); travel up to 15% of work schedule, which includes local (Twin Cities metro area) and national travel; overnight trips average 5-7 trips per year; Game Day Site Coordinator - expectation is to cover all home games of the sport assigned with some flexibility around recruiting and non-traditional season (if applicable)

Prerequisites:

Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check which may include: criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. Please note that St. Olaf College reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks at its sole discretion.

Disclaimer:

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time, with or without prior notice, by St. Olaf College and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. Please note that St. Olaf College reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks at its sole discretion.

Disclaimer:

About Us

Who We Are:

Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College is a residential, coeducational liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff. The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota, a vibrant, historic river town of 20,000 located 45 minutes south of culturally rich and diverse Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The college offers an academically rigorous, nationally ranked liberal arts education that fosters the development of the whole person in mind, body, and spirit and emphasizes learning in an inclusive and globally engaged community. We encourage applications from candidates committed to multicultural understanding and the enrichment of our diverse community.

The college offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 9% retirement match, monthly contributions to a retirement healthcare account, contributions to eligible employees' health savings accounts, a significant tuition discount (up to an 80% reduction) at ACM and ELCA colleges and universities for employees' children, and generous paid time off. For a full review of the college's benefits, please see the summary of our benefits here: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/benefits/

To provide a safe and secure educational environment, St. Olaf College verifies the accuracy of all credentials presented by applicants and conducts a criminal background check on every new hire.

A summary of the Flexible Work Policy for staff: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/flexible-work-policy/

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The college strongly recommends that incoming students and new employees complete the primary COVID vaccine series before beginning their studies or work on campus, and that all members of our campus community remain up to date with COVID vaccines, per CDC guidance.

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Inquiries about this nondiscrimination policy may be referred to St. Olaf College's Director of Equal Opportunity, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights or both. St. Olaf's Director of Equal Opportunity (who serves as the College's Title IX, Title VI, and Section 504 Coordinator) is Pamela McDowell, Tomson Hall, mcdowell@stolaf.edu, (507) 786-3465.

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