Graduate Assistant Coach, Beach & Women’s Volleyball

EXPIRED

Location: Catawba College, Salisbury, NC

Division: Athletics Department

Reports to: Brenn Ferguson, Director of Beach & Women’s Volleyball

Job Purpose

The Graduate Assistant Coach will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of developing and sustaining a competitive and successful NCAA Division II Beach and Women’s Volleyball program. The candidate must have a strong commitment to the holistic development of the student-athletes in the program that leads to graduation through a positive collegiate experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruitment Efforts: Assist in evaluating recruits, manage emails, conduct recruiting phone calls, and coordinate on-campus visits.
• Administrative Duties: Manage team communications, maintain records, and prepare reports using Microsoft Office and Google Drive.
• Coaching Duties: Assist in set-up and coaching during games and practices, including player charting and film analysis of both practice and games.
• Travel Coordination: Plan team travel, including arranging meals, transportation, and hotel accommodations.
• Academic Monitoring: Supervise weekly study halls, provide tracking for classroom attendance and grade checks to ensure academic compliance.

Location: Catawba College, Salisbury, NC

Division: Athletics Department

Reports to: Brenn Ferguson, Director of Beach & Women’s Volleyball

Job Purpose

The Graduate Assistant Coach will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of developing and sustaining a competitive and successful NCAA Division II Beach and Women’s Volleyball program. The candidate must have a strong commitment to the holistic development of the student-athletes in the program that leads to graduation through a positive collegiate experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruitment Efforts: Assist in evaluating recruits, manage emails, conduct recruiting phone calls, and coordinate on-campus visits.
• Administrative Duties: Manage team communications, maintain records, and prepare reports using Microsoft Office and Google Drive.
• Coaching Duties: Assist in set-up and coaching during games and practices, including player charting and film analysis of both practice and games.
• Travel Coordination: Plan team travel, including arranging meals, transportation, and hotel accommodations.
• Academic Monitoring: Supervise weekly study halls, provide tracking for classroom attendance and grade checks to ensure academic compliance.
• Strength and Conditioning: Assist in supervising strength and conditioning sessions and help tailor conditioning programs to individual athletes’ needs.
• Sport Information: Assist in coordinating with Sports Information around scheduling, promotional games, and social media campaigns.
• Compliance with NCAA, SAC and Catawba College Policies and Regulations
• Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Acceptance into a graduate program at Catawba College
• Successful collegiate playing experience is preferred.
• Prior experience coaching at the junior volleyball level preferred.
• Specific knowledge of volleyball strategies and techniques.
• Ability to lead, mentor and motivate student-athletes.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Valid driver’s license and personal auto insurance, insurable per Catawba College policy.

Job Details

• Starting July 1, 2024
• 10 month position
• Tuition remission (Up to 6 hours per semester) towards a Catawba College graduate program
• Monthly stipend

Application Procedure

Interested candidates must send via email a letter of application, resume and contact information for three references to employment@catawba.edu and bferguso22@catawba.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Catawba College is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the College is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, unless allowed by law and deemed necessary to the operation of the College. The College complies with all federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination.