Assistant Coach, Volleyball (Seasonal)

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ABOUT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY
Willamette University is a nationally-renowned private liberal arts university with graduate programs in business, law, data science, and fine arts. Founded in 1842, Willamette is the first university established in the western U.S. located in the heart of the PNW. Campuses are located in both Salem and Portland, Oregon close to the Oregon Coast, Cascade Mountains, and vibrant cities of the Pacific Northwest.

The university motto, “Not unto ourselves alone are we born,” captures the essence of this distinguished university. It speaks to the commitment to community service, to the extraordinary collaboration between faculty and students, and to the tradition of service and civic engagement that is typical of Willamette alumni.

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Please read the following carefully before beginning the online application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette University, please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments -- listed at the bottom of the page -- must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach in all aspects of running a volleyball program. The assistant coach will help coach workouts, practices, and competitions and work with player development.

Attention Current Willamette University Employees: In order to apply for posted positions, please close this window and log into your Workday account and apply through the Jobs Hub application.

ABOUT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY
Willamette University is a nationally-renowned private liberal arts university with graduate programs in business, law, data science, and fine arts. Founded in 1842, Willamette is the first university established in the western U.S. located in the heart of the PNW. Campuses are located in both Salem and Portland, Oregon close to the Oregon Coast, Cascade Mountains, and vibrant cities of the Pacific Northwest.

The university motto, “Not unto ourselves alone are we born,” captures the essence of this distinguished university. It speaks to the commitment to community service, to the extraordinary collaboration between faculty and students, and to the tradition of service and civic engagement that is typical of Willamette alumni.

Willamette University provides a highly-valued, well-rounded, and comprehensive benefits package to employees:Benefits Summary

If you need assistance applying for a job or have any questions on recruitment at Willamette, please contact ourHR Department,hr@willamette.eduor call us at 503-370-6210.

Instructions for Applicants:
Please read the following carefully before beginning the online application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette University, please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments -- listed at the bottom of the page -- must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach in all aspects of running a volleyball program. The assistant coach will help coach workouts, practices, and competitions and work with player development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Instruct, teach, and coach student-athletes during practices and competition

• Conduct video analysis of games and practice that will be used for teaching and preparation

• Work with staff members on the game plan

• Identify and recruit potential team members

• Retain current team members

• Responsible use of Social Media as a recruitment tool

• Coordinate other assigned administrative tasks such as video, team travel, and equipment as assigned by the head coach

• Assist with academic support services for volleyball student-athletes, including monthly meetings, grade checks, and game plan.

Minimum Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position

• A demonstrated commitment to inclusion, equity, and social justice with experience providing support and advocacy for historically marginalized groups.

• Experience with Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Hudl, and ARMS.

• Time management and organizational skills.

• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.

• Knowledge of and adherence to University policies, particularly as they apply to student safety and hazing.

• Must be able to successfully articulate the values of a liberal arts education and the role intercollegiate athletics plays in the development of student-athletes.

• Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of people in a manner that positively portrays the University and its programs, personnel, and philosophies.

• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing, including the ability to communicate instructions pertaining to athletic matters in both a classroom and an athletic coaching setting.

• Thorough knowledge of and adherence to all applicable NCAA Div. III and Conference rules as they apply to the activities and programs within the incumbent's designated sport.

• Ability to work independently as well as establish and maintain working relationships with other staff, faculty, and students.

• Must possess a current driver's license and a driving record insurable by the University's insurer.

Typical Work Schedule

Monday - Thursday, 4 - 7 pm, some weekends. Hybrid work schedule available.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Typical work is indoors. Physical effort is common and involves lifting up to 50 pounds.

You will need to upload the following document as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled Resume:

• Current Resume
  

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received until the position is filled.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, WU is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. We seek candidates, particularly those from historically under-represented groups, whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:
All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.