Willamette University
Description
The Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach in all aspects of running a volleyball program. The assistant coach will help coach workouts, practices, and competitions and work with player development.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Instruct, teach, and coach student-athletes during practices and competition.
- Conduct video analysis of games and practice that will be used for teaching and preparation.
- Work with staff members on the game plan.
- Identify and recruit potential team members.
- Retain current team members.
- Responsible use of Social Media as a recruitment tool.
- Coordinate other assigned administrative tasks such as video, team travel, and equipment as assigned by the head coach.
- Assist with academic support services for volleyball student-athletes, including monthly meetings, grade checks, and game plan.
Qualifications:
- Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position
- A demonstrated commitment to inclusion, equity, and social justice with experience providing support and advocacy for historically marginalized groups.
- Experience with Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Hudl, and ARMS.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Superior time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of and adherence to University policies, particularly as they apply to student safety and hazing.
- Must be able to successfully articulate the values of a liberal arts education and the role intercollegiate athletics plays in the development of student-athletes.
- Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of people in a manner that positively portrays the University and its programs, personnel, and philosophies.