Assistant Coach Volleyball

About FIU

 

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Summary

 

Provides assistance to the Head Coach with activities associated with the Women's Indoor Volleyball program and student-athletes; including recruiting, monitoring academic performance; fundraising activities; coordinating all enrollment activities of student-athletes and assisting with preparation, planning or practices and game practice.

• Provides assistance to the Head Volleyball Coach with activities associated with the Women's Indoor Volleyball program and student-athletes.
• Evaluates and recruits student-athletes locally, nationally and internationally from high schools, and others in the transfer portal or junior college.
• Assists with monitoring the academic performance and academic progress of student-athletes in conjunction with the staff of the Student-Athlete Academic Center (SAAC) to ensure successful Academic Progress Rate (APR) status of the program. Coordinates enrollment activities of student-athletes to ensure smooth transition.
• Under the direction of the head coach, evaluate, coach and demonstrate proper sport techniques and assist with designing training and practice strategies for both injury avoidance and optimizing individual and team performance.
• Transports student-athletes when necessary. Duties may include the transportation of prospects and student-athletes to events, practices and competitions.

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About FIU

 

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

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Provides assistance to the Head Coach with activities associated with the Women's Indoor Volleyball program and student-athletes; including recruiting, monitoring academic performance; fundraising activities; coordinating all enrollment activities of student-athletes and assisting with preparation, planning or practices and game practice.

• Provides assistance to the Head Volleyball Coach with activities associated with the Women's Indoor Volleyball program and student-athletes.
• Evaluates and recruits student-athletes locally, nationally and internationally from high schools, and others in the transfer portal or junior college.
• Assists with monitoring the academic performance and academic progress of student-athletes in conjunction with the staff of the Student-Athlete Academic Center (SAAC) to ensure successful Academic Progress Rate (APR) status of the program. Coordinates enrollment activities of student-athletes to ensure smooth transition.
• Under the direction of the head coach, evaluate, coach and demonstrate proper sport techniques and assist with designing training and practice strategies for both injury avoidance and optimizing individual and team performance.
• Transports student-athletes when necessary. Duties may include the transportation of prospects and student-athletes to events, practices and competitions.
• Represents the University and Athletic Department at professional meetings, alumni events, community service functions, booster club meetings and other events as necessary.
• Assists and interfaces with all athletic department/campus support units to ensure the successful operation of the program.
• Maintains confidentiality for the department. Treats with utmost confidentiality and sensitivity any matter pertaining to medical, academic and personal data of student athletes and any information either directly or indirectly impacting the University and/or Athletic Department.
• Adheres to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA and department rules and policies pertaining to the position of Head Women's Volleyball Coach. Reports any known NCAA violations or concerns to the Director Athletic Compliance and be responsible for the education and monitoring of any subordinate as it relates to NCAA regulations.
• Performs related duties as required or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

 

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one (1) year of coaching experience at the high school level or above; OR five (5) years of coaching experience at the high school level or above ; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. Successful experience as a graduate assistant or intern in an athletic program is acceptable with one (1) year of the required experience.

Job Category

 

Administrative

Advertised Salary

  $36,000 - $37,000

Work Schedule

 

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

 

• Driver's License Check
• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

Other Information

 

• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University

How To Apply

 

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications". 

_ To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. _

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process.  It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

 

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications". 

_ To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. _

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment.  Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

 

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

 

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.  However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of  their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

 

_ FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. _

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