Assistant Coach - Volleyball

EXPIRED

Description

Assist Head Coach for the Volleyball program, with recruiting top quality student-athletes, instructing on skills and techniques, educating on rules and NCAA requirements, assessing comprehension of skills, techniques and rules and providing additional instruction as appropriate, and preparing team for competition and practice.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide individual and team instruction to student-athletes on:

• rules & fundamentals
• skill attainment
• techniques and methods required to demonstrate satisfactory performance in a safe manner
• team concepts
• Provide individualized coaching/tutoring/mentoring to student-athletes, including preparatory work that includes:
• assessing student-athlete skill attainment demonstrated during practice, competition, and in films of both practice and competition
• reviewing video of opponent performance and subsequently designing individualized and team instruction for Holy Cross student-athletes
• determining specific daily practice activities that will be conducted by student-athletes
• developing instruction for individual student-athletes and specific team needs

Description

Assist Head Coach for the Volleyball program, with recruiting top quality student-athletes, instructing on skills and techniques, educating on rules and NCAA requirements, assessing comprehension of skills, techniques and rules and providing additional instruction as appropriate, and preparing team for competition and practice.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide individual and team instruction to student-athletes on:

• rules & fundamentals
• skill attainment
• techniques and methods required to demonstrate satisfactory performance in a safe manner
• team concepts
• Provide individualized coaching/tutoring/mentoring to student-athletes, including preparatory work that includes:
• assessing student-athlete skill attainment demonstrated during practice, competition, and in films of both practice and competition
• reviewing video of opponent performance and subsequently designing individualized and team instruction for Holy Cross student-athletes
• determining specific daily practice activities that will be conducted by student-athletes
• developing instruction for individual student-athletes and specific team needs
• determining pre-competition activities that will be conducted during days of competition
• attending workshops and training sessions for the purpose of researching methods to provide student-athletes with training and instruction on: rules, fundamentals, team concepts, physical health, safety, skill attainment, conference rules and regulations
• identifying talented, academically qualified prospective student-athletes

Administrative duties as assigned, including, but not limited to

• collaborating with coach to develop annual goals for the program
• maintaining records
• effectively communicating with coaches, prospects and parents
• tracking academic progress and providing counseling as appropriate
• assisting with fundraising, marketing and promotional activities
• administering sport camps as directed by head coach and/or Athletics Administration
• Coordinate Team Travel

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Previous coaching experience required, preferably at the Division I level.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• Computer and video editing skills strongly encouraged.

Core Competencies

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Flexibility and reliability - position requires travel work on nights and weekends.
• Understands risk management and works in conjunction with Sports Medicine and Strength and Conditioning personnel to uphold health and safety standards in the conduct of all activities.
• Strong teamwork and team facilitation.
• Supports departmental efforts through collaborative measures and sharing knowledge with others.
• Understands, values, and respects diversity within the team and fosters an inclusive and supportive environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This is a full time, exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:

• 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)

- Condensed summer 4-day work week

Tuition & Education benefits

Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities

Generous paid time off

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.

To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to:https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume.

In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's commitmentto inclusive excellence (https://aspire.holycross.edu/inclusive-excellence). Please provide examples of how you have integrated diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into your past work. For more information, please visithttp://holycross.edu/diversity.

Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.