Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach

University of Pittsburgh, United States

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Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach
Athletics Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23003465)
 

Assists the Head Coach with all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and schedules, skill development, designs coaching strategies. Oversees public and media relations. Coordinates team travel and schedule. Adheres to all rules and regulations.


The Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach will be responsible for assisting in all facets of the planning and organization of a highly competitive Division I program competing in the Atlantic Coach Conference. Required qualifications: 1-2 years of volleyball coaching experience or high level playing experience. Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree preferred.

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Assignment Category Full-time regular
Job Classification Staff.Coach.Assistant
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required 5
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?  Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification An equivalent combination of work experience and high level playing experience may be substituted at the discretion of the University.
Work Schedule Varies
Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered Yes
Visa Sponsorship Provided No
Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents Not Applicable
Essential Functions Coaching – Carries out coaching assignments during daily work-outs, practices and scheduled events. Enforces team rules. Maintains statistics. Monitors each assigned athletes performance and employs specific coaching modalities to meet needs. Recruiting – recruits well rounded student athletes; assists with departmental recruiting activities and carries out other duties as assigned by the head coach. Financial and general administration – assist in budget planning. Assists with the coordination of team travel plans. Works with the facilities coordinator to adhere to practice and competition schedules. Academic monitoring – Assists in monitoring the academic progress of student athletes. Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach. Includes adhering to policies established by the NCAA, conference and the University.
Physical Effort Instructing and demonstrating physical skills while coaching; extensive travel via car, air, and bus. Must stand for long periods of time at games and at practice. May participate in drills or practices. May have to lift or transport equipment.

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