Assistant Volleyball Coach
Rhodes College•Memphis, TN
5d
About The Position
The Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach is responsible for teaching and coaching student-athletes to develop and acquire the extensive tactical, technical, and physical skills required to be a competitive Division III intercollegiate-level student-athlete. The position assists the head coach in skill evaluation, instruction, planning, organization, and supervision of individual and team practices and varsity athletic competitions. This is a 10-month position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
- One (1) to three (3) years of high school or college level coaching and/or playing experience in volleyball, required.
- This position requires a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and insurability by the College's insurance carrier.
- Must communicate effectively with all types of people and establish and maintain a strong working relationship with students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and other college personnel.
- Must have the ability to work responsibly with minimal supervision.
- Must know NCAA rules and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Coach in developing teams that are competitive within the conference, region, and nationally by maximizing student-athletes’ talents, teaching and promoting teamwork, supporting the educational goals of individual student-athletes by demonstrating a coaching philosophy that aligns with those goals, and promoting an environment conducive to both.
- Assist with equipment, apparel, and facility maintenance as directed by the Head Coach.
- Conduct individual workouts with players to instruct and coach them on techniques and skills outside of regular practice.
- Supervise student workers as assigned.
- Assist in administrative functions, including budgeting, managing funds, purchasing, travel, and recruiting.
- Assist with coordinating team travel.
- Assist Head Coach with recruitment of student-athletes with evaluation and comparison of athletic talent for potential growth and development of student-athletes while maintaining correspondence with prospects through phone, email, and in-person visits.
Benefits
- Rhodes is an equal opportunity employer that offers an excellent benefits package and a great working environment.
- For a full list of our benefits and additional information, please navigate to our benefits site
