Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach

About the role

This is a part-time position that works from July through June for a total of $10,512.50 annually for a total of approximately 1,450 hours.

Responsibilities

• Model integrity, respect, and good sportsmanship at all times and hold student-athletes accountable for the same behavior.
• Communicate regularly with the Head Coach and contribute positively to the betterment of the total athletics program and Lycoming community as a representative of the women’s volleyball program. Promote the Women’s Volleyball program, the overall athletic program and Lycoming College in a professional manner with alumni, parents, community members, and fellow Lycoming College personnel.
• Know and abide by NCAA DIII regulations and Landmark Conference rules. Successfully complete the annual NCAA “open book” rules test.
• Comply with the policies and procedures outlined in the Lycoming College Athletic Training handbook. Cooperate with athletic trainers and the Head Coach to ensure student-athletes receive proper medical and physical training services.
• Maintain current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Collaborate with the Director of Athletics Communications to promote the Women’s Volleyball program.
• Assist the Head Coach in organizing and executing community service events and initiatives.
• Assist the Head Coach in organizing and conducting practices and competitive events. Be prepared and organized to instruct student-athletes with sound principles and skills related to volleyball. Prepare student-athletes for games through technology presentations and on-court instruction.
• Assist the Head Coach in all parts of the game day experience. Including, but not limited to meals, travel coordination and film exchange.
• Maintain an understanding of how to use the technological resources available to student-athletes that are used to support practice and game preparation.
• In compliance with NCAA DIII rules and regulations for women’s volleyball, recruit student-athletes who meet Lycoming College’s admissions requirements. Recruited student-athletes should possess the potential to contribute positively to the program and the entire student body.
• Discuss regularly with the Head Coach recruitment plans to successfully target student-athletes that meet specific program needs established by the coaching staff and college who have the potential to excel academically and athletically.
• Assist the Head Coach in creating, organizing, and maintaining recruiting information of prospective student-athletes.
• Assist in organizing and executing on-campus visits for prospective student athletes.
• Assist the Head Coach in monitoring the academic success of student-athletes through individual academic meetings to support the academic development of student-athletes through graduation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Collegiate playing and coaching experience preferred.
• Must obtain a driver’s license with an approved driving record that passes our insurance criteria

Employee Perks

• 15% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacks.
• Reduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilities
• Use of the campus recreation center and gym facilities for employees
• Use of the campus Library

Qualifications

• Must have well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Successful completion of ACT 153 Clearances and Motor Vehicle Record check with an active driver’s license.
• Experience with using video breakdown, analysis, and analytics to improve team performance.