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Position Title:
Assistant Volleyball Coach for Men
Compensation:
$36,000 - $40,240
Department:
Volleyball-Mens
About this opportunity:
Join a championship-caliber program at a university that values student success, competitive excellence, and a strong sense of community. Ball State University is consistently recognized as a great place to work, offering excellent benefits, professional development opportunities, and a welcoming campus environment in Muncie, Indiana.
As a member of the Ball State Men's Volleyball staff, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to one of the nation's premier programs. The Cardinals are the defending Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA) Champions, and coming off an NCAA semifinals appearance for the second time in five seasons. This position offers the chance to work alongside outstanding student-athletes and coaches while helping shape the future of a proud and nationally respected volleyball program.
Position Title:
Assistant Volleyball Coach for Men
Compensation:
$36,000 - $40,240
Department:
Volleyball-Mens
About this opportunity:
Join a championship-caliber program at a university that values student success, competitive excellence, and a strong sense of community. Ball State University is consistently recognized as a great place to work, offering excellent benefits, professional development opportunities, and a welcoming campus environment in Muncie, Indiana.
As a member of the Ball State Men's Volleyball staff, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to one of the nation's premier programs. The Cardinals are the defending Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA) Champions, and coming off an NCAA semifinals appearance for the second time in five seasons. This position offers the chance to work alongside outstanding student-athletes and coaches while helping shape the future of a proud and nationally respected volleyball program.
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
What you'll do and what you'll bring:
Position Function: Provide teaching and instruction to student-athletes; support the head coach with all phases of the men's volleyball program.
Provide teaching and instruction to student-athletes.
Perform duties in all areas of the program at the direction of the head coach, Athletic Director, and/or sport supervisor.
Develop, in conjunction with the head coach, planning of practice sessions and competitive coaching situations.
Assess and evaluate talent and recruitment of athletes in to the program; includes contact by telephone and mail; off campus evaluations; on campus visits.
Develop scouting reports and pre-competition evaluations of opponents.
Make recommendations in regard to fund raising, promotion and marketing, special projects, clinics and camps.
Monitor, in conjunction with the head coach, the academic progress, the conditioning, and the training of the student-athletes.
Show commitment to and responsibility for adherence to all rules and regulations of Ball State University, the Mid-American Conference, the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association and the NCAA; pass the NCAA certification examination on an annual basis.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree by date of employment.
Successful competing and/or coaching experience.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree.
At least three years of collegiate coaching experience.
How to apply:
Please apply via the online Ball State University job portal.
Please list three professional references within the online application.
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What we offer:
At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.
When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.
Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.
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Apply NowBall State University record compared to the conference
| School | Conference | Overall | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University | 16–2 | 25–10 | 59 | — |
| Central Michigan University | 15–3 | 24–7 | 94 | — |
| Western Michigan University | 13–5 | 20–13 | 80 | — |
| Ball State University | 13–5 | 22–10 | 78 | — |
| University at Buffalo | 12–6 | 16–16 | 178 | — |
| University of Toledo | 10–8 | 17–15 | 170 | — |
| Ohio University | 10–8 | 14–15 | 153 | — |
| University of Akron | 7–11 | 11–19 | 262 | — |
| Eastern Michigan University | 7–11 | 13–19 | 256 | — |
| Miami University (OH) | 2–16 | 8–21 | 282 | — |
| Kent State University | 1–17 | 2–26 | 312 | — |
| University of Massachusetts, Amherst | — | — | — | — |
Ball State University past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 |
Mike Iandolo |
– | – | |
| 2024-2025 |
Donan Cruz |
9–5 | 17–10 | |
| 2023-2024 |
Donan Cruz |
– | – | |
| 2022-2023 |
Donan Cruz |
– | 20–9 | |
| 2021-2022 |
Donan Cruz |
– | 23–4 | |
| 2020-2021 |
Joel Walton |
– | 12–8 | |
| 2019-2020 |
Joel Walton |
– | 12–6 |
Ball State University past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 |
Kelli Miller Phillips |
– | – | |
| 2025-2026 |
Kelli Miller Phillips |
– | – | |
| 2024-2025 |
Kelli Miller Phillips |
13–5 | 22–10 | |
| 2023-2024 |
Kelli Miller Phillips |
– | 17–15 | |
| 2022-2023 |
Kelli Miller Phillips |
– | 24–9 | |
| 2021-2022 |
Kelli Miller Phillips |
– | 30–4 | |
| 2020-2021 |
Kelli Miller Phillips |
– | 9–12 | |
| 2019-2020 |
Kelli Miller Phillips |
– | 20–12 |
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