Assistant Volleyball Coach

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This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position that reports to the head volleyball coach. Assist the Head Coach in the administration, management and promotion of all aspects of a successful Division III athletic program in compliance with NCAA and Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• General

• Have normal office hours enabling assistance in all areas of the day-to-day workings of the program: academic support, budget, equipment, fundraising, recruit visits, etc.

• Assist with coordinating all team gear and equipment, as well as laundry.

• Assist with all social media accounts, when needed.

• Practice and Competition

• Assists the head coach in the organization, preparation of practices and in conducting safe and strategic individual and team training sessions and competitive strategies.

• Executes appropriate coaching decisions during practice and competition that ensure the welfare of the student athletes representing their program.

• Assist is training of positional group (pending experience)

• Recruiting

• Assists the head coach in the development and incorporation of a comprehensive recruiting plan that shows successful results for the recruitment, yield and retention of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes in a rigorous academic environment.

• Can attend all required recruiting road trips.

• Serves as an effective recruiter for the program working within the parameters of Kalamazoo, MIAA and NCAA rules.

• Recruitment strategy results in healthy roster numbers and a competitive program against scheduled opponents.

• Travel and Game Management

• Assists with the arrangement and supervision of transportation, lodging and meals in connection with off-campus competition. Ensures that the team represents the college at the highest level while off-campus.

• Assists the head coach and game management staff with the preparation and event management needs at home competitive events.

• Assists in the coordination of special events including recruiting, alumni and student-athlete recognition functions.

• Finance

• Effectively manages and makes decisions relative to credit card purchases and any budgetary or financial operations within the program as assigned by the head coach.

• Follows all institutional protocols as it relates to business policies and ethical financial decisions.

• Ethics

• Represents the college and its athletics program with honesty, integrity and sportsmanship to various institutional programs and students, parents, the general public, alumni and external agencies.

• Develops a positive, professional relationship with officials, league personnel, and coaching colleagues.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a bachelor's degree and many of the following traits.

• A commitment to the student-athlete experience;

• Evidence of strong organizational and effective communication skills;

• Current knowledge of NCAA or MIAA regulations;

• Ability to successfully recruit college-level student-athletes;

• Previous coaching experience;

• Previous collegiate playing experience;

• Evidence of a commitment to academic excellence;

• Ability to interact effectively with student-athletes, colleagues, and the public;

• Capable and willing to actively plan and participate in fundraising, promotions, and other similar endeavors as they relate to the volleyball program and the entire Athletics Department.

Benefits

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Retirement plan

• Vision insurance

About Kalamazoo College Women's Volleyball

Kalamazoo College is an NCAA Division III institution and member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA), located in southwestern Michigan. Relevant accolades include:

• The 2022-23 Kalamazoo College volleyball team earned the Team Academic Award, presented by the United States Marine Corps and the American Volleyball Coaches Association;

• The Hornets had a successful 2022-23 season making the MIAA Tournament despite having no seniors and one junior on the roster; and

• The 2022-23 Kalamazoo College volleyball team had three players selected to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team.

About Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo College is a selective, nationally known liberal arts college offering students a personalized, integrated undergraduate experience known as the K-Plan that interweaves a traditional liberal arts curriculum with individualized research and experiential educational experiences in both domestic and international settings. Founded in 1833, Kalamazoo College is one of 40 dynamic Colleges That Change Lives, a group of 40 colleges that excel at developing potential, values and initiative, and provide the foundation for success beyond college. The campus is located midway between Chicago and Detroit in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a metropolitan community of 225,000 that supports four college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations. Thirty-five miles from Lake Michigan, the area offers many opportunities for outdoor activities.

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