Assistant Coach - Women's & Beach Volleyball

About the role

The Assistant Coach for Women's & Beach Volleyball will assist in overseeing all aspects of operating a successful college level intercollegiate athletic program. All responsibilities will be under the leadership of the Head Coach and/or the Director of Athletics.

Responsibilities

• Assist student-athletes in obtaining spiritual growth and track academic progress.
• Provide appropriate advice and assistance to help ensure the success of each student-athlete’s spiritual development and completed stated program of study.
• Instruct student-athletes – teaching sport-specific skills, tactics, and techniques required per team and individualized workouts, practices, and games.
• Report any known or suspected violations of the NCAA and/or university rules by head coach, assistant coach(es), student-athletes, staff, etc. promptly to the Director of Athletics.
• Absorb and supervise all practices, games, and other workout sessions for the team.
• Absorb and assist the head coach in the instruction and coaching of student athletes.
• Evidence of a thorough understanding of the rules and regulations governing intercollegiate competition and adhere to the rules and standards established by NCAA.
• Abide by and comply with the constitution, bylaws, and interpretations of the NCAA and university rules and regulations relating to the conduct and administration of the program.
• Absorb and assist in recruiting student-athletes who are mission fit, academically solid, and athletically skilled.
• Absorb and adhere to, support, and follow the academic standards and requirements of the university regarding the recruiting and eligibility of prospective and current student-athletes.
• Absorb and assist the head coach in promoting community service projects for the team to complete the mission of the NCAA, Regent Athletic Department and Regent University.
• Assume other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and/or the Director of Athletics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• One or more years of successful high school, college, or private coaching experience is preferred
• Proven ability to communicate effectively one-on-one, in small groups, and in public speaking contexts
• Proven ability to communicate ideas and priorities effectively to promote teamwork and achieve desired results
• Demonstrated strategic planning skills and an ability to assess the team’s competitive strengths and vulnerabilities
• Demonstrated skill in making strategic recommendations to enhance the team’s performance
• Ability to work a flexible and irregular schedule

Skills

• Strong relationship with Jesus Christ
• Commitment to integrating Scripture in coaching and interactions with student-athletes
• Demonstrated humility, integrity, maturity, organizational skills, creativity, flexibility, and patience
• Commitment to Regent’s core values of Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity

Benefits

Not eligible for benefits.