Assistant Volleyball Coach/ Game Day Site Manager

St. Olaf College Job Description

Position Title: Assistant Volleyball Coach / Game Day Site Manager

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Head Coach / Deputy Athletic Director

Classification: Exempt FTE: .50 Date: August 1, 2024

Essential Job Duties:

Coaching

1.Direct, organize and administer all aspects of the instruction, practice planning and advisement of the volleyball program

• Assist head coach with implementing training programs/practice plans.

• Provide quality coaching and instruction to student-athletes during pre-season, in-season practices, and competitions

• Mentor student-athletes to promote athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth

• Attend all meets/competitions and assist with game strategies

• Assist with travel arrangements, fundraising activities, home competitions/meet management, and equipment issue/return/care

• Attend athletic department staff meetings and program staff meetings

2.Actively recruit qualified student-athletes

• Formulate and execute a recruiting plan with the head coach that targets a diverse group of potential student-athletes that can achieve high levels of success academically, socially and athletically

• Execute the recruiting plan by attending opportunities to evaluate potential student athletes regularly, maintain consistent effective honest communication with potential student athletes, maintain contact with high school and junior/club coaches, as well as parents.

• Coordinate campus visits and participate in those visits

3.Assist with opponent scouting, film review, and scouting reports

4.Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view

to build a strong and inclusive community

5.Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle

6.Perform other duties as assigned by head coach

Game Day Site Manager

1.Secure and organize student workers

2.Pre-Game

• Set up the event venue well in advance; sound system, chairs, tables, scoreboard, and other equipment for the sport.

• Greet the visiting team and officials and usher them to where they need to go.

• Verify that game-day staff (ticket takers, scoreboard operators, ball chasers, etc.) are present and assist them as needed.

3.In-Game

• Problem-solve any technical or equipment issues that arise.

• Monitor the crowd and act accordingly to promote a safe and respectful, competitive environment

• Interact with fans and visitors to create a positive game day atmosphere.

4.Post-Game

• Tear down the event venue as needed; sound system, chairs, tables, scoreboard, and other equipment for the sport.

• Assist the visiting team and officials with any reasonable requests they have before leaving campus.

• Lock the ticket and concession money away in the appropriate location.

• Report any in-game or fan issues to the Athletic Director and/or Deputy Athletic Director

Work Schedule:

Term: Year Round

Shift: Hours will vary. Assistant Coach - regular evening and weekend hours required (i.e. games/practice/ recruiting activities); travel up to 15% of work schedule, which includes local (Twin Cities metro area) and national travel; overnight trips average 5-7 trips per year;

Game Day Site Coordinator - expectation is to cover all home games of the sport assigned with some flexibility around recruiting and non-traditional season (if applicable)

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: 1+ year of high school, club or college coaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Master's Degree or PhD.

Experience: 3+ years of College coaching experience

Prerequisites:

Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check which may include: criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. Please note that St. Olaf College reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks at its sole discretion.

Disclaimer:

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time, with or without prior notice, by St. Olaf College.