Assistant Coach, Women's Volleyball

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Assistant Coach, Women's Volleyball

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Assistant Coach, Women's Volleyball

Job Description Summary

This position is responsible for assisting the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach in the administration and teaching of the women’s volleyball program. This includes, but is not limited to, an extensive amount of administrative duties, recruiting, teaching, and advising of student athletes. Receives direct administrative supervision and guidance from the Head Coach Women’s Volleyball.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Coach and teach sport specific skills and strategies to current student athletes at practice and competition, including preparation for said practice and competition. Educate team members on proper training techniques, exercises and any sport specific needs. Prepare and execute practice and competition plans. Provide instruction and advice before, during and after competition in both group and individual settings.
• Consistently recruit national caliber athletes for enrollment at the University through mail, phone, and in-person contact. Identify and properly vet prospects of strong character, academic ability, and athletic skill. Evaluate recruits at competition. Organize and coordinate official and unofficial visits. Communicate with athletic liaison to financial aid regarding top prospect academic viability.
• Effectively work with staff members in the areas of compliance, student development, external operations, facilities/operations, equipment operations, internal operations, and athletic development. Comply with all NCAA, Ivy League, University, and divisional rules and policies. Assist in organizing team and coach travel, compliance paperwork, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Serve as role-model and advisor for student-athletes in a general capacity. Connect student athletes to necessary resources within and outside of Penn Athletics as n