Assistant Coach - Volleyball

Job Description - Assistant Coach - Volleyball (28588)

Assistant Coach - Volleyball 28588

The Department of Athletics at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Coach for Volleyball.

This position will perform duties as assigned by the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach, per NCAA Bylaw 11.7.

We strongly believe in work‑life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service ( employee leave )
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in‑laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information ? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• Wellness programs

• Assist the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach with the regular practice sessions in and out of season, as permitted. Coach the team during scheduled events. Implement strategies necessary to motivate the players to maximum levels of individual and team performance.
• Assist the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach with expense control compliance and administration of the sport budget.
• Coordinate personal recruiting and team travel with the Athletic Travel Coordinator.
• Assist the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach with the recruitment of quality student‑athletes and coordinate said recruiting activities with the athletic compliance staff.
• Demonstrate an active involvement in the academic progress of student‑athletes. Work with Department of Intercollegiate Athletics’ student services staff to prevent academic eligibility problems.
• Assist with the establishment of communication and enforcement of rules and regulations regarding student conduct, appearance and behavior.
• Assist with competition scheduling at the direction of the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach.
• Prepare accurate and timely scouting reports on opponents as assigned by Head Women’s Volleyball Coach.
• Perform interviews with the news media as needed by the sports information staff.
• Participate in development activities on behalf of the Mountaineer Athletic Club, if requested.
• Participate in radio, television and/or internet programs produced by the Mountaineer Sports Network.
• Participate in the marketing and promotion of the women’s volleyball program, including, but not limited to corporate sponsor ships and public relations appearances.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned by the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach.
• Report directly to the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach; must also work closely with all others involved with carrying out the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletic program.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines of West Virginia University, the Big 12 Conference and the NCAA; must be certified per NCAA Bylaw 11.5.1.1 each year; must adhere to NCAA Bylaw 11.1 Conduct of Athletic Personnel. Failure to adhere to these policies will result in appropriate disciplinary action including possible suspension and termination.
• Exhibit a level of expertise in their professional fields; must also treat the academic requirements necessary for progress toward a degree as a matter of the highest priority for the student‑athletes in their charge and must actively encourage them to succeed academically and graduate.
• Represent the University on the highest professional level with dignity, integrity, and strength of character and will exhibit ethical behavior; must respect the rights and dignity of individuals with sensitivity to problems that may arise from racial and ethnical differences.
• Demonstrate a cooperative attitude towards the news media and external consistencies in order to…