Volunteer Assistant Coach

Overview

The Volunteer Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach and athletic program in fostering the growth, development, and well-being of student-athletes. This service-based role provides hands-on coaching experience in a collegiate athletic environment while supporting Florida Memorial University’s mission and values.

• Assist with practices, including teaching drills, warm-ups, and conditioning under the direction of the Head Coach.
• Support home games and events with tasks such as equipment setup, hydration, and sideline support.
• Promote a positive team culture and mentor student-athletes.
• Assist with community outreach and program events as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Complete necessary coaching-related paperwork as assigned (e.g., incident reports, attendance tracking, equipment logs).

To comply with labor and athletic association guidelines, the Volunteer Assistant Coach may not:

• Conduct recruiting or scouting of prospective student-athletes.
• Independently plan practices, develop game strategies, or make in-game coaching decisions.
• Supervise paid staff or manage student workers.
• Be unavailable or inconsistent with the Head Coach's guidance.
• Hours generally range from 5–10 hours per month, depending on team and event schedules.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., education, kinesiology, sports management) or current enrollment in a college/university degree program preferred.
• Knowledge of sport fundamentals and techniques.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must complete and pay for a Level 2 Background Check (or equivalent standard per University policy).
• Completion of required University compliance training (e.g., Title IX, Clery Act, and others as assigned).

• Must sign a Volunteer Agreement acknowledging the unpaid nature of the role and compliance responsibilities.
• Adherence to all University, NAIA, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Commitment to representing Florida Memorial University with professionalism and integrity.

• Candidates selected for hire will be required to successfully complete and provide documentation of a Level 2 background screening prior to employment.

Florida Memorial University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), essential job functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate performance will be given careful consideration.