Assistant Coach, Volleyball

About the role

The Department of Physical Education & Athletics actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of the program—including but not limited to: competition, practice, and team activities; travel; budget management; recruitment of student-athletes; fundraising; scheduling; etc.—as determined by Head Coach
• Perform other essential Departmental duties as assigned by athletics administration
• Foster and promote a healthy, inclusive program culture that prioritizes sportsmanship, integrity, the holistic development of student-athletes, and other core values
• Adhere to rules, policies, and regulations of the Department, Swarthmore College, the Centennial Conference, and the NCAA
• Aid in creating and executing recruitment strategies aimed at building a robust and competitive roster
• Follow Departmental procedures in an effective and timely manner
• Promote the mission and values of Swarthmore College and Swarthmore Athletics
• Ensure all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are followed during practice, competition, travel, and all team activities
• Serve in other roles—e.g. Facility management, teaching, etc.—as assigned by athletic administration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-3 years related experience coaching at the collegiate level, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of sport-specific fundamentals, techniques, and safety rules and regulations
• Knowledge of intercollegiate sports, preferably at the Division III level
• Understanding of and adherence to NCAA Division III philosophy, policies, and procedures, as well as those of the Centennial Conference
• Ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, departmental colleagues, support staff, and various internal and external constituencies
• Recruiting with highly selective academic and athletic standards on a national level, instructing, and motivating student-athletes on sport fundamentals

Benefits

• The market range for this position is $50,000-$53,000 per year, which represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting.
• The salary offered is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience and education of the final selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
• Act 153 Clearance Required By Position
• This position may regularly interact with minors. Under Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law, (23 Pa. Cons. Stat. 6301, et seq.) employees who have direct contact with minors are required to obtain the following background clearances prior to the start of employment:
• Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) through the Pennsylvania State Police
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (PACA) through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
• FBI Criminal History Background Check (FBI Fingerprint)

Pay

The market range for this position is $50,000-$53,000 per year, which represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. The salary offered is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience and education of the final selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

Schedule

This position may regularly interact with minors. Under Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law, (23 Pa. Cons. Stat. 6301, et seq.) employees who have direct contact with minors are required to obtain the following background clearances prior to the start of employment:

• Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) through the Pennsylvania State Police
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (PACA) through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
• FBI Criminal History Background Check (FBI Fingerprint)