Assistant Coach, Women's Volleyball

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Head Volleyball Coach, the Assistant Coach will serve as a member of the Department of Athletics and be responsible for administration of all aspectsrelating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate athleticsexperience for student-athletes. Must be available nights and weekend hours.

Job Description:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

The Assistant coach at Fort Lewis College, an NCAA Division IIinstitution in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, is responsible for assisting all aspects of an athleticallycompetitive volleyball program, including, but not limitedto:

• Organizing and conducting skill instruction, practice, and training schedules
• Effectively manage relationships with student-athletes,coaches, and the broader campus community
• Strategize and meet recruiting goals along with all other aspects of the evaluation of prospective student-athletes
• Provide appropriate leadership in practice and competitive environments
• Conduct sound fiscal management, and participate in fundraisingactivities supporting the program
• Ensure a quality student-athlete experience through community engagement, campus involvement, and competitive achievement
• Monitor academic and disciplinary standing ofstudent-athletes
• Establish positive relationships with support staff
• Assist in planning as well as participate in volleyball campsand clinics
• Represent the volleyball program as designated by the headcoach
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive vehicles per board policy
• Ability to drive up to 15-passenger van/bus
• Assist the Athletic Business office as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Education and Experience

• One or more years experience coaching
• Experience at the NCAA level

FLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Exempt
• Part-Time .683
• Full Year
• Typical Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to5:00 p.m.

Compensation

The s alary range is $20,100, plus a comprehensive benefits package

Application Process
A complete application packet includes:

• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position.
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three current, professional references.

Application materials received by 11:59 PM on April 26, 2026,will receive full consideration.

The successful candidate will be required to submit officialtranscripts

and pass a background check.

About Fort Lewis College:

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the LaPlata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premierpublic undergraduate research institution. With more than half ofthe 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC’s academicprogramming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diversespaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development inneighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see.

Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Courseworkbuilds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources foundaround the Four Corners region. Students work closely with facultyon research projects with real-world implications. Like themountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoyunparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking andbiking trails in and around Durango

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