Assistant Coach - Men's & Women's Volleyball

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in ongoing teaching and instruction of student-athletes in the performance of their sport. This includes games, practices, individual and team workouts, and conditioning sessions
• Supports the mission and vision of the university and respects its Franciscan values and tradition
• Knowledgeable and competent with NAIA, WHAC, and any other governing body association for rules/regulations as it relates to the sport
• Uses discretion and independent judgment to establish standards to identify and evaluate potential student-athletes whose athletic and academic abilities and character are compatible with Lourdes' educational purpose
• Provides significant input to the head coach in determining which schools/showcases/recruiting events to visit, which student-athletes to recruit, and scholarship dollars to offer. 
• Assists in developing recruiting strategy
• Assists in the academic development of the student-athlete by monitoring of academic courses, facilitates tutors, and oversees academic study sessions
• Communicates effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect, and customer service.
• Assists in ensuring the academic success of the student-athlete by reviewing bi-weekly progress reports submitted by faculty members and meets with at-risk or other identified student-athletes to review academic progress
• Performs other duties assigned by the head coach and the Athletic Director

Requirements

Requirements

• Degree in an appropriate discipline
• college coaching and/or playing experience preferred
• proven integrity, leadership skills, and ability to motivate student-athletes to be successful academically and athletically
• Ensures that all phases of the sports are managed according to policy and procedure