Assistant Club Coach, Men's Volleyball

About the Role

The Club Men’s Volleyball Assistant Coach supports the recruitment, selection, and operation of the team under the direction of the Director of Recreation and Competitive Sports, in conjunction with the Head Coach and executive board.

Responsibilities

• Be present during all practices and games, ensuring safety standards and guidelines defined by the National Collegiate Volleyball Federation Governance, NECVL, and Bentley University.
• Assist the Head Coach with skill development, volleyball techniques, and strategies in practices and games.
• Attend required league meetings in coordination with the Head Coach.
• Work with the Team President and Head Coach on scheduling games in accordance with NECVL.
• Attend away games and post-season tournaments, which may require overnight stays.
• Assist in creating, instructing, and implementing in-game strategies and practice plans.
• Represent Bentley University in a manner consistent with the mission of the university and Bentley Athletics.
• Be available to team members to counsel on matters relating to Club Men’s Volleyball and team morale.
• Meet as needed with Athletic Department Administrative staff regarding Club Men’s Volleyball.
• Assist with recruitment and awareness efforts, including information sessions, university events, community outreach, and related support throughout the season/offseason.
• Manage student participants by reinforcing their commitment to academic performance while balancing participation on an extracurricular team.
• Manage the balance of individual team needs and time away from campus for practices and games.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (Bachelor’s Degree preferred).
• Minimum of 1-3 years prior coaching or playing experience with a competitive Volleyball Program, working with a higher education undergraduate population or adolescent/young adult individuals.
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching abilities with a commitment to developing and maintaining a positive and productive playing environment.
• Prior experience teaching volleyball skills/techniques to individuals with varying skill levels.
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• First Aid and CPR training is required.
• Must hold and maintain a valid, unrestricted United States driver’s license, with an insurable driving history as determined by Bentley’s insurance carrier.

Pay

This position has a fixed hourly rate of $17.00, paid for hours worked during the designated seasonal schedule.