Women's Volleyball Assistant Coach

Job Title:  BYU Women’s Volleyball Assistant Coach

Hire Date: As Soon As Possible

Posting End Date: Posted Until Filled

Job Summary:
The BYU Women’s Volleyball Assistant Coach will play an integral role in the organization, development, and daily operation of a nationally competitive NCAA Division I volleyball program. This position partners closely with the head coach to plan and execute training sessions, develop student-athletes on and off the court, and support competitive preparation at the conference and national levels. The assistant coach contributes to recruiting, game planning, player development, and program culture, while upholding BYU’s commitment to academic excellence, character development, and faith-centered leadership. The role requires a strong passion for mentoring student-athletes, a collaborative coaching approach, and a dedication to fostering both athletic performance and personal growth within a values-driven environment.

Why You Should Join Our Team

Be an integral part of BYU history and our rich tradition of winning. As a member of the Big 12 Conference, never has there been a better opportunity for BYU to tell its story on the biggest stages, and you can be a part of that. We need someone who understands BYU’s distinctive mission and vision, with the gospel of Jesus Christ as its essential foundation. We need someone who cares deeply about the individual successes and challenges of our student-athletes. We need someone who strives for excellence in all they do, and who can thrive in a dynamic, challenging, and incredibly rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Player Development and Coaching

Job Title:  BYU Women’s Volleyball Assistant Coach

Hire Date: As Soon As Possible

Posting End Date: Posted Until Filled

Job Summary:
The BYU Women’s Volleyball Assistant Coach will play an integral role in the organization, development, and daily operation of a nationally competitive NCAA Division I volleyball program. This position partners closely with the head coach to plan and execute training sessions, develop student-athletes on and off the court, and support competitive preparation at the conference and national levels. The assistant coach contributes to recruiting, game planning, player development, and program culture, while upholding BYU’s commitment to academic excellence, character development, and faith-centered leadership. The role requires a strong passion for mentoring student-athletes, a collaborative coaching approach, and a dedication to fostering both athletic performance and personal growth within a values-driven environment.

Why You Should Join Our Team

Be an integral part of BYU history and our rich tradition of winning. As a member of the Big 12 Conference, never has there been a better opportunity for BYU to tell its story on the biggest stages, and you can be a part of that. We need someone who understands BYU’s distinctive mission and vision, with the gospel of Jesus Christ as its essential foundation. We need someone who cares deeply about the individual successes and challenges of our student-athletes. We need someone who strives for excellence in all they do, and who can thrive in a dynamic, challenging, and incredibly rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Player Development and Coaching

• Under the Direction of the head coach, provide coaching in both a team and individual setting to improve volleyball skills
• Participate in the creation of practice plans, teach private lessons to BYU team members, assist in match preparation, advise on strategy, and provide direct coaching and assistance during matches
• Run practice in the absence of the head coach
• Research and identify the latest trends and techniques in coaching and performing in volleyball
• Work closely with prospective, full-time, and returned missionaries associated with the team in an effort to help them feel encouraged and connected amidst the transitions of a mission

Assist in the recruitment and selection of student-athletes

• Comply with NCAA guidelines for contacting and entertaining prospects
• Under the direction of the head coach, research, evaluate, contact and recruit women of high character, scholarship and athletic ability to compete for the BYU Women's Volleyball program
• Help coordinate all on campus recruiting visits
• Market the Women's Volleyball program to prospective recruits, community members, and club members both domestically and internationally
• Travel to evaluate talent and market the BYU Women's Volleyball program to potential recruits
• Demonstrate knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules/regulations

What Qualifies You to Apply?

Required :

• Bachelor's Degree (must have required degree by start date)
• 2 years college volleyball playing and/or coaching experience
• Knowledge and understanding of Division I volleyball and NCAA rules and regulations
• Willingness to uphold and live by the university's Honor Code
• All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend, which may be verified during the application process.

Preferred : 

• College coaching experience (strongly preferred)
• Recruiting experience
• Knowledge and understanding of university policies

BYU Mission Alignment

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. It is anticipated that BYU faculty members will: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrines and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it "bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel" (Spencer W. Kimball).

E** mployment Requirements**

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.

Equal Opportunity

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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