Assistant Coach - Volleyball.
About the role
To participate as part of a decision-making team (coaching staff) under the direction of the head coach in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the Women’s Volleyball program within NCAA, Ivy League, and institutional standards.
Responsibilities
Coaches/Mentoring: Contributes to planning and implementing the conditioning, training, and coaching programs for women’s volleyball. Assists head coach in planning and conducting team practices, training, conditioning, and competitions. Prepares scouting reports and game plans for opponents. During competition, makes recommendations to the head coach regarding adjustments to game plans and line-ups. Teaches volleyball skills to student-athletes during team practices, games, and individual/small group training sessions. Evaluates performance of athletes and offers technical, strategic, and mental instruction and advice. Demonstrates a sincere interest in the academic, personal, and physical welfare of each student-athlete. Counsels team members, and consults with the head coach and appropriate College staff as necessary for the resolution of issues. Independently seeks and develops new training concepts and sport-specific knowledge to enhance the overall knowledge of the coaching staff.
Recruiting: Assists head coach in developing and implementing an overall recruiting plan, including, but not limited to: identifying qualified students and talented athletes; communicating with prospects by phone, mail, e-mail; traveling to evaluate prospects, meet parents and high school coaches; organizing and participating in visits to campus by prospects. Maintains appropriate recruiting records as required by the NCAA. Maintains knowledge of the College’s programs and opportunities to effectively inform prospects.
Administration: Knows and complies with the rules and regulations of the NCAA and Ivy League and works to stay abreast of rule changes, applications and interpretations; actively seeks to ensure that athletes and Dartmouth Athletics representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA and Ivy League rules. Provides input in planning and administering the budget for the women’s volleyball program, which includes assessing needs for equipment, team travel, recruiting, etc. Plans and reconciles recruiting and team travel expenses. Assists head coach in planning and developing competitive schedule. Assists head coach in coordinating team travel plans. Communicates with alumni, parents, and other supporters regarding status of the program.
Other: Assists head coach in promoting Dartmouth and the women’s volleyball program through camps, clinics, and community involvement. Develops and maintains positive relationships with a wide range of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, department and College staff, alumni, fans, community members, the media, etc. Represents Dartmouth, the athletics department, and the women’s volleyball program in an exemplary fashion.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
6 years’ experience playing and/or coaching volleyball at the high school or collegiate level
Strong knowledge of volleyball skills and strategies
Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community
Strong organizational skills
Ability to recruit effectively with no athletic grants and highly selective admissions standards
Strong commitment to a diverse working environment and to serving the needs of a large and diverse community
Valid driver’s license for off-campus recruiting efforts