Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach; Part-Time - Athletics

APU seeks employees who desire to contribute to our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is edifying to God and one another.

Assist volleyball head coach in day-to-day operations with the program, including but not limited to coaching, player development, recruiting, scouting, academic support and general operations within NCAA rules. This is a part-time position averaging 20 hours per week.

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Previous coaching, playing, and/or teaching experience.
• Two to four years of experience.

• Assist in planning and execution of practice sessions that feature the education of student‑athletes (SAs) in the development of techniques, skills and theory of the sport.
• Attend all games, both home and away, and provide bench‑coaching.
• Attend all practices in‑person and assist the head coach in required team/individual skill development.
• Identify and evaluate prospective student‑athletes (PSAs) who are good fits for the university athletically, academically and socially; communicating with PSAs and families; processing official and unofficial visits while communicating through the completion of necessary admissions and university documents.
• Assist the head coach with student athlete personnel meetings.
• Monitor the conditioning and training of team members in conjunction with athletic trainers.
• Comprehend and operate by standards set forth in the NCAA and APU Manuals, while working cooperatively with university coaches, staff, faculty, and community members.
• Aid in education and enforcement of NCAA rules as they relate to documentation and input of information in various software platforms.
• Aid in the discipleship and mentoring of student athletes by meeting in person with players on a regular basis.
• Attend required department meetings and NCAA rules presentations.
• Assist with team travel arrangements.
• Aid in academic support of student athletes.
• Assist staff in fundraising, alumni relations, community outreach and ministry opportunities.
• Assist in supervision of team equipment.
• Assist in transportation of team as needed for off campus events.
• Display of a commitment to a Christian philosophy and lifestyle.

• Appropriate knowledge of current thinking in areas of sport techniques and strategy, conditioning, fitness, and leadership and program management.
• Ability to appropriately lead, motivate, and mentor student‑athletes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team, as well as an independent contributor.
• Good communication skills: both oral and written.
• Responsible driving skills.

• Ability to work under pressure, exuding a mature demeanor while multitasking in a deadline oriented environment with accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretionary skills in determining when to act independently and when to consult management prior to taking action.
• Self‑starter with a positive attitude and demonstrated loyalty to the staff, program and university.
• In agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christian‑based higher education for its students.

• Requires repetitive motions and possible sitting at computer keyboard.
• Ability to stand for extended time.
• Hearing and speaking on the telephone.
• Ability to conduct business at other offices on campus.
• Ability to bend, grasp, reach, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

• Reading, writing notes, and computer monitor.

• Office, indoor and outdoor athletic facilities, various weather and temperature conditions.

• Proficient in Google Apps, Microsoft Office, Hudl, compliance software, and other sport specific web‑based and/or scouting applications.

• Grade 6: $17.72 to $20.38 is the hourly compensation for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on…