Assistant Beach Volleyball Coach

Job Title

Assistant Beach Volleyball Coach

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Athletics Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

 

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

 

Learn more information here!

PURPOSE

Under the direction and supervision of the Head Beach Volleyball Coach, this position is responsible for assisting the head coach with recruiting, coaching and training student-athletes in the sport of beach volleyball. The assistant coach will advise and teach all team members to be successful both in competition and in the classroom. Understand and model the Athletic Department’s goals as set forth by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Set a positive example for the Department by supporting the mission and philosophy of the Athletics program and the University.

This position is a 10 month position with an appointment period of September 1 - June 30.

DESCRIPTION

55% - COACHING

• Provide technical and tactical instruction, demonstration and teaching the sport's dynamics to student- athletes to ensure the full potential of individuals and the team as a whole.

• Communicate and motivate effectively with student-athletes to ensure that team members are improving, developing, and progressing as athletes during their collegiate careers.

• Utilize evaluation tools to monitor training progress and analyze performances.

• Assists in implementing practice plans and coaching team during scheduled competitions/events.

• Position program to achieve competitive goals as established in conjunction with athletics administration.

• Maintain effective, proactive, and responsive communication throughout the athletics program, while emphasizing relationships with head coach, sport administrators and support services.

• Be a professional representative of the University and a role model for student-athletes, the Department, and the community.

• Operate within the rules, regulations, and policies of the University and the Athletics Department.

20% - RECRUITING

• Identify, evaluate and recruit athletically and academically qualified student-athletes who can compete successfully on a level consistent with program expectations and who can be successful in an academic environment and graduate from the University.

• Work with the Athletics Compliance Office and the Center for Athletic Academic Services to determine each student’s initial eligibility and academic qualifications for admission.

10% - ADMINISTRATION

• Operate within the guidelines and requirements established by the University and the Department.

• Ensure all required documents and related administrative responsibilities must be handled in a thorough, complete, and timely manner.

• Promote execution of the Athletic Department’s strategic plan by