Assistant Coach, Volleyball

Under the direction of the head coach, assists with planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting an athletics program within NCAA Division III and University standards. Recommends, plans, and implements new instructional, training, and conditioning programs.

Responsibilities

• Teaches relevant skills to student-athletes during team practices, games, and individual/small group training sessions.

• Evaluates the performance of the team and individual student-athletes in order to instruct and advise on technical, strategic, and mental development.

• Analyzes data and evaluates film in order to develop, implement, and teach game strategies.

• Run team social media channels to promote UChicago Volleyball to recruits, parents, families, etc.

• Counsels and advises student-athletes, consulting with the head coach and/or other appropriate University staff as necessary.

• Participates in the development and implementation of an overall recruiting plan, assisting in recruiting highly selective prospects.

• Ensures student-athletes and athletics representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA and University rules and regulations.

• Assists with developing and monitoring the budget. Assists in developing and implementing travel plans.

• All coaches perform secondary duties within the department. Secondary duties may include: event management, assisting with facility rentals, intramural supervision, etc. Those responsibilities will be determined and assigned based on departmental needs.

• Has a moderate/high level of authority to participate in staff meetings, individual planning meetings, and parent-student meetings.

• Helps staff to plan and execute events.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Two years of significant and relevant playing or teaching/coaching experience in Volleyball at the professional, collegiate, or high school level.

Certifications:

• Driver's license.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

• Proficient in computer skills.

• Microsoft Office and other software.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent communication skills.

• Familiarity with NCAA rules and Division III philosophy.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments concurrently.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.