Assistant Coach; Volleyball

Department: Univ Athletics-Volleyball
Salary/Grade: EXS/32
Target hiring range for this position will be between $55,000 - $70,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

The Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach reports to the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach and will assist in training, video analysis, fund‑raising, budget formulation, analysis, and the overall management/leadership of the Women’s Volleyball Program. This position will play an essential role in recruiting, scouting, player development.

Willingness and ability to work a non‑traditional schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays as required.

• Coordinate program efforts in recruiting for the volleyball program; identify and contact qualified prospective student‑athletes; continue building quality relationships within the volleyball community.
• Utilize and adapt a system of recruiting that is productive, sustainable and operational in all situations.

• Assist the head coach in individual and team training. Have successfully demonstrated the ability to develop technique and systems within a collegiate volleyball program.
• Develop a comprehensive plan to educate the student‑athlete in quality decision‑making, the value of teamwork and cooperation, and setting/meeting goals and objectives.
• Knowledge and ability to coordinate and manage Data Volley, Data Video, and various video hardware and software.
• Demonstrate the aptitude and skills set necessary to translate statistical and video analysis to individual and team systems.

• Work with NUDAR staff in preparing for all home matches.
• Cooperate with the marketing and promotions department in publicizing and marketing the Northwestern Volleyball Program, the booster club.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop precise and accurate scouting reports.
• Coordinate facility scheduling and summer camps.
• Organized and professional in all office matters.

• Report to the head coach and faithfully and diligently carry out other Department‑related duties as assigned.
• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University continuing education initiatives and required certifications and trainings.
• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big Ten Conference, CSC and the NCAA.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or successful completion of a full 4‑year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently on short deadlines.
• Previous collegiate or professional playing/coaching experience.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and effectively interact with diverse populations.
• Ability to establish engaging relationships within and across racialized and other marginalized communities.

• Experience developing, coordinating and managing collegiate clinics, camps and fundraising events preferred.
• Previous Division I coaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of the NCAA, CSC, Big Ten Conference and Northwestern University preferred.

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