Assistant Coach: Women's Volleyball

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

Concordia University invites applicants to the position of Assistant Coach for Women's Volleyball program in the Athletics Department. The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the head coach in administering the following aspects of the program including: coaching, recruiting, fund-raising, and compliance with NAIA, and conference rules/regulations. This is a part-time position.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Program Organization and Administration

• Assist with planning and implementing day-to- day operations with the volleyball program.

• Academic monitoring and communication

• Mentoring student-athletes in spiritual and personal growth

• Assist with travel plans and meals

• Build and improve upon alumni & fundraising opportunities.

• Recruitment of Student-Athletes

• Coordinate with the head coach on recruitment of qualified student-athletes

• Attend showcase/tournament games in order to search, contact, and build relationships with future student-athletes.

• Consistent contact with recruits and facilitate recruit campus visits

• On-Court Coaching & Workouts Facilitation

• Leading individual skill instruction groups

• Leading and assisting with practice segments

• Assist with in-game coaching

• Monitor development of players and instruct ways for improvement

• Administrative/ Other

• Additional duties include assisting with summer camps,

• Attend Volleyball and/or Athletic Department Functions including, but not limited to, meetings, chapel, game ops, etc.

• Perform all duties as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Director of Athletics.

• Adhere to NAIA and WHAC

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrates effective leadership, organizational skills, and is a self-starter

• Exhibits a willingness and ability to work with diverse individuals and organizations

• Able to deal with interruptions and work in a fast-paced environment

• Able to present a Christian and professional manner

• Candidates should possess strong written and oral communications skills

• All candidates should possess an ability to meet deadlines

• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education & Experience

A bachelor's degree in a related field is required. Prior relevant work or internship experience within the sport required.

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Compensation & Benefits

This is a part-time, exempt staff position. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience. There are no benefits associated with this position.

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.