Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach

Position Summary:

Job Description:

Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach.  The Head Women’s Volleyball Coach directly supervises the Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach. The Assistant Coach helps supervise work-study staff and student athletes. 

Responsibilities:  The Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach, under the directions of the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach, will collaborate with the head coach to develop practice plans, monitor academics, recruit, coordinate team travel, support student athletes (both on and off the field), fundraise, and facilitate practice and games. The goal of this position is to support the head coach in efforts to lead the program and support its student athletes.   

Summary of Duties: The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in recruiting student athletes while ensuring compliance with University policy and NCAA Division II regulations, including eligibility verification, visit planning, and maintaining current knowledge of all institutional and NCAA rules. They assist with organizing practices, conditioning sessions, and managing equipment and uniforms. The position involves travel for recruiting and contests, travel coordination, game preparation, film review, and scouting reports. The Assistant Coach promotes student athletes' academic, physical, and emotional well-being through monitoring academic progress, providing mentorship, and minimizing conflicts between athletic and academic responsibilities. Additional responsibilities include financial management according to University and Foundation policies, participation in community engagement events with alumni and stakeholders, and performing other duties as assigned to support Athletics Department operations. 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree 

• One (1) year of experience in volleyball, including competitive playing and/or coaching

• General knowledge of NCAA Division II Volleyball practices and regulations 

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with student-athletes, staff, administrators, alumni, and community members

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Demonstrated coaching experience within a collegiate athletics program

Compensation: $40,560 per year. This position is FLSA exempt. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full-time in undergraduate programs for up to four years. 

How to Apply:  Apply online at www.Western.edu/jobs. Required attachments for online application include a letter of application addressed to Sonia Morales-Jones, Head Coach, a resume, and the contact information for three references.  

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