Assistant Coach, Women's Volleyball

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Head Volleyball Coach, the Assistant Coach will serve as a member of the Department of Athletics and be responsible for administration of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate athletics experience for student-athletes. Must be available nights and weekend hours.

Job Description:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

The Assistant coach at Fort Lewis College, an NCAA Division II institution in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, is responsible for assisting all aspects of an athletically competitive volleyball program, including, but not limited to:

• Organizing and conducting skill instruction, practice, and training schedules
• Effectively manage relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and the broader campus community
• Strategize and meet recruiting goals along with all other aspects of the evaluation of prospective student-athletes
• Provide appropriate leadership in practice and competitive environments
• Conduct sound fiscal management, and participate in fundraising activities supporting the program
• Ensure a quality student-athlete experience through community engagement, campus involvement, and competitive achievement
• Monitor academic and disciplinary standing of student-athletes
• Establish positive relationships with support staff
• Assist in planning as well as participate in volleyball camps and clinics
• Represent the volleyball program as designated by the head coach
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive vehicles per board policy
• Ability to drive up to 15-passenger van/bus
• Assist the Athletic Business office as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Education and Experience

• One or more years experience coaching
• Experience at the NCAA level

FLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Exempt  
• Part-Time .683
• Full Year  
• Typical Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    

Compensation

The salary range is $20,100, plus a comprehensive benefits package

Application Process 
A complete application packet includes: 

• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position.

• Resume 

• Names and contact information for three current, professional references.

Application materials received by 11:59 PM on April 26, 2026, will receive full consideration.

The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts

and pass a background check.

About Fort Lewis College:

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC’s academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango

Notice to Prospective Employees:
 The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report.  The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

• Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy