Assistant Women's Beach Volleyball Coach

Description

Works with the Head Coach to ensure an outstanding student-athlete experience. Assist the Head Coach in the operations of the Beach Volleyball program.  Teach beach volleyball skills. Liaison with strength and conditioning, sports medicine, sports information and sports marketing.  Recruit prospective student-athletes.

Requirements

1.  Teach all positions with some specialization and oversee offensive and defensive systems:

-teach technical and tactical aspects of skills

coordinate offense and defense

-track offensive and defensive performance during matches

-scout opponent's defense and offense and prepare strategies for competition

2.  Recruiting

-Identify and assist in recruiting athletes that fit well into the SMC culture and will enhance the level of play within the program.

3.  Liaison with Sports Information Office:

-work with SID and social media colleagues to promote exposure and results in a timely manner

-Help support the team's social media campaign:  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

4.  Public Relations and Marketing:

-liaison with sports marketing department to increase attendance and community support

-strengthen community public relations, especially with club beach volleyball programs.

-Facilitate community service opportunities for the team.

5.  Strength and Conditioning:

-work with strength and conditioning coach to effectively carry out a strength and conditioning program for the team

6.  Practice Player:

-Train with players in practice as needed

-Support strength and conditioning

-Nutrition education

7. Other Duties as Assigned:  Admissions assistance, academic support, practice planning, calendars and CARA.  Oversee managers, equipment, calendar and camps. Assist with Competition scheduling, travel logistics.

8.  Problem Solving:  We work with 17-22 year old student-athletes, which can require support with problem solving.   Together we encourage them to grow and develop as young adults as well as  beach volleyball players.   Utilizing interpersonal communications, as well as academic support, and guidance with goal setting.

9.  Decision Making:  Guiding a student athlete as they need support to manage their class schedule along with the load of practice schedules.  

10.  Communication:  Communication skills are paramount to our success as coaches.  We are  teaching beach volleyball, and Life 101.  We need to teach, inspire, motivate, guide, calm, help focus, and reach our student-athletes. Create an environment in which all players and staff can thrive -- growing, learning, challenging, rewarding community.

11.  Education: REQUIRED:  Bachelor's Degree

12.  Experience:  (years required and applicable field of experience): 5 years minimum of coaching and/or playing at an elite level.  Ideal candidate will have experience or degrees in Sports Science, Communications, Marketing, extensive beach volleyball experience as a coach and/or player.

13.  Skills/Abilities:  (e.g. computer skills, written & verbal skills, trades, laws, procedures, technical) Training --HERE IS WHERE YOU WOULD LIST THE SKILLS YOU DESIRE - for instance:  Training of xxxx?  Communications studies or background to liaison with Sports Information, Marketing studies or background to work with Sport Marketing.

Competency in:

• Microsoft Office: Being able to use Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Email : Using a range of clients, such as Outlook and Gmail
• Databases: Managing databases
• Accounting software: Using accounting software
• Travel management platforms: Using platforms to organize business travel 

Other skills that are important for administrators include:

• Problem solving-
• Helping bosses troubleshoot issues and solving problems around the office
• Communication-
• Being able to make suggestions, outline expectations, and train staff on using IT resources