Assistant Volleyball Coach

Department
 

CSL ATH: Volleyball

About the Department
 

The University of Chicago is a member of the University Athletic Association and the NCAA (Division III). Athletics & Recreation sponsors 20 intercollegiate sports, 39 club sports, and a diverse intramural sports program in which thousands of students participate each year. Athletics & Recreation maintains an environment that supports the student athletes' commitment to achieving their full potential. The arena in which this occurs is the competitive environment. The preparation for, and participation in, intercollegiate athletic competition creates a focal point for learning and provides valuable feedback on the progress of development.

Job Summary
 

Under the direction of the head coach, assists with planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting an athletics program within NCAA Division III and University standards. Recommends, plans, and implements new instructional, training, and conditioning programs.

Responsibilities

• Teaches relevant skills to student-athletes during team practices, games, and individual/small group training sessions.

• Evaluates the performance of the team and individual student-athletes in order to instruct and advise on technical, strategic, and mental development.

• Analyzes data and evaluates film in order to develop, implement, and teach game strategies.

• Counsels and advises student-athletes, consulting with the head coach and/or other appropriate University staff as necessary.

• Participates in the development and implementation of an overall recruiting plan, assisting in recruiting highly selective prospects.

• Ensures student-athletes and athletics representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA and University rules and regulations.

• Assists with developing and monitoring the budget. Assists in developing and implementing travel plans.

• All coaches perform secondary duties within the department. Secondary duties may include: event management, assisting with facility rentals, intramural supervision, etc. Those responsibilities will be determined and assigned based on departmental needs.

• Has a moderate/high level of authority to participate in staff meetings, individual planning meetings, and parent-student staffings.

• Helps staff to plan and execute events.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of significant and relevant playing or teaching/coaching experience in Volleyball at the professional, collegiate, or high school level.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Driver's License required.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficient in computer skills

• Microsoft Office and other software.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent communication skills.

• Familiarity with NCAA rules and Division III philosophy required.

• Excellent verbal and written communication required.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments concurrently required.  

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Academic Affairs

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

Yes

Posting Statement
 

Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward .
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

Department
 

CSL ATH: Volleyball

About the Department
 

The University of Chicago is a member of the University Athletic Association and the NCAA (Division III). Athletics & Recreation sponsors 20 intercollegiate sports, 39 club sports, and a diverse intramural sports program in which thousands of students participate each year. Athletics & Recreation maintains an environment that supports the student athletes' commitment to achieving their full potential. The arena in which this occurs is the competitive environment. The preparation for, and participation in, intercollegiate athletic competition creates a focal point for learning and provides valuable feedback on the progress of development.

Job Summary
 

Under the direction of the head coach, assists with planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting an athletics program within NCAA Division III and University standards. Recommends, plans, and implements new instructional, training, and conditioning programs.

Responsibilities

• Teaches relevant skills to student-athletes during team practices, games, and individual/small group training sessions.

• Evaluates the performance of the team and individual student-athletes in order to instruct and advise on technical, strategic, and mental development.

• Analyzes data and evaluates film in order to develop, implement, and teach game strategies.

• Counsels and advises student-athletes, consulting with the head coach and/or other appropriate University staff as necessary.

• Participates in the development and implementation of an overall recruiting plan, assisting in recruiting highly selective prospects.

• Ensures student-athletes and athletics representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA and University rules and regulations.

• Assists with developing and monitoring the budget. Assists in developing and implementing travel plans.

• All coaches perform secondary duties within the department. Secondary duties may include: event management, assisting with facility rentals, intramural supervision, etc. Those responsibilities will be determined and assigned based on departmental needs.

• Has a moderate/high level of authority to participate in staff meetings, individual planning meetings, and parent-student staffings.

• Helps staff to plan and execute events.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

---
Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

---
Certifications:

---

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of significant and relevant playing or teaching/coaching experience in Volleyball at the professional, collegiate, or high school level.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Driver's License required.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficient in computer skills

• Microsoft Office and other software.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent communication skills.

• Familiarity with NCAA rules and Division III philosophy required.

• Excellent verbal and written communication required.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments concurrently required.  

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Academic Affairs

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

Yes

Posting Statement
 

Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward .
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.