Assistant Volleyball Coach

Part-Time, Non-Exempt position paying $10,000 per season. Rock Valley College does not sponsor employment-based visas for this role.

About the Role

Will serve as Assistant Volleyball Coach, reporting to the Head Volleyball Coach and supervising Volleyball Program student athletes.

Responsibilities

• Support the academic initiatives and philosophies of RVC and the athletic department, including:
  • Mandatory Study Hall Hours
  • Academic Progress Reports
  • Mandatory Advising
  • Student-athlete Academic Credit Requirements
• Coordinate struggling student-athletes with tutors, writing centers, and other campus resources.
• Assist in coordination of all camps, clinics, and volleyball events annually.
• Assist in coordination of transfer activities for volleyball student athletes.
• Assist in coordination of purchasing, maintenance, and inventory of athletic equipment for the Volleyball Program.
• Assist in scheduling and management of team contests, official practices, travel arrangements, and facilities utilization.
• Assist in coordinating, tracking, and implementing a recruitment plan to meet RVC Athletic Department initiatives.
• Assist in organizing and running practice sessions and coaching games and contests.
• Assist in supervision of student-athletes during practice, contests, and travel.
• Enforce adherence to the RVC and NJCAA Student Athlete Code of Conduct.
• Comply with all NJCAA rules.
• Assist in reporting all results on the RVC Athletics website and social media.
• Maintain social media platforms according to institutional and department guidelines.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently on multiple projects.
• Supportive of the College’s Athletic Strategic Plan.
• Strong interpersonal and human relations skills.
• Ability to keep information confidential.
• Effective communication skills with players, staff, and supervisors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft platforms for analytical data relevant to the Department and Sport.
• Ability to use independent judgment to solve problems and complex situations.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to integrate, evaluate, and actively recruit within and outside the greater-Rockford community.
• Knowledge of golf to design and execute practices for player and team development.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works both in and out of an office setting. The role requires frequent standing, talking, and hearing, as well as the use of hands and fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.