Part Time Assistant Volleyball Coach

Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Work type: Staff
Position type: Part‑Time
Hours: up to 28 hours per week
FLSA: Non‑Exempt
Term: Continuing, 12‑month, Just Cause

About the role

Assist in planning and organizing all phases of a top Division II volleyball program, including developing student‑athletes on and off the court, match preparation, coordinating team travel, fundraising, and community involvement. Assist the head coach in all aspects of the program. Must be able to travel with the team and for recruiting. Be an integral part of an exciting, passionate volleyball program.

Responsibilities

• Represent and promote the Volleyball program on the campus, in the conference, and throughout the state under the direction of the Head Volleyball Coach.
• Reports to the Head Volleyball Coach.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Organize work responsibilities.
• Maintain an effective liaison with staff and units on campus and in the athletic department, as appropriate.
• Assist with the planning, implementation, and analysis of all practice sessions.
• Assist with the video and statistical analysis of opponents and the team.
• Assist with other coaching‑related responsibilities deemed necessary by the head coach.
• Coordinate home game management, team travel, and travel with the team.
• Assist with recruiting student‑athletes, including but not limited to evaluation, visits, contacts, and completing all administrative reports and information required by the NCAA and Ferris Compliance Office.
• Supervise student managers, work‑study students, and interns in accordance with University policies and applicable laws.
• Play Volleyball.
• Work independently.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
• Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
• Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of information pursuant to university policies and/or state or federal laws.
• Supports, promotes, and develops university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
• Attend meetings as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 4 years of experience as an athlete at the D2 level.
• NCAA tournament experience.
• Volleyball camp coaching experience.
• Physical demands: Moving, Reaching, Twisting, Balancing, Pulling/Pushing, Repetitive movement, Standing.

Qualifications

• Offensive playing experience