Assistant Coach – Volleyball

Assist the head coach with all duties and responsibilities related to the specific Midland College athletic program. Assist in game operations, including those of the other Midland College athletic teams and other Midland College athletics-related duties as designated by the Director of Athletics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must adhere to all policies and procedures of Midland College as it relates to working with students and College employees, as required to perform the job responsibilities of this position professionally.
• Willingness and ability to develop recruiting relationships and the skill to identify and effectively recruit prospective students.
• Knowledge in the use of various social media platforms for opportunities to positively promote the respective Midland College athletics program and coaching staff.
• Demonstrated knowledge and teaching abilities that will be used in the skill and physical development of student-athletes (both team and individual).
• The ability to convey to the individual or team necessary techniques, drill work, and understanding of the sport.
• Ability to work within supervised guidelines and show a willingness and ability to execute work-related tasks with minimal or no direct oversight.
• Ability to work with people in the greater community, across the various Midland College Departments, and within the Midland College Athletic Department.

Essential Functions:

• Scout opponents, both under the direct supervision/direction of the head coach or without direct supervision/direction to teach and prepare athletes for competition.
• Oversee game-day-related tasks.
• Supervise student-athletes in college housing (residence halls), team lodging, and dining hall on an as-needed basis with knowledge of the head coach.
• Monitor classroom attendance, academic performance, and academic progress of members of the team; teach academic responsibility and awareness.
• Assist the head coach with teaching team conditioning activities, player drill work, skill development, and overall player improvement in practices, during games/competitions, and in the off-season.
• Update NJCAA and NJCAA Region 5 websites in compliance with NJCAA, NJCAA Region 5, and WJCAC rules and by-laws, including team and individual player statistics as well as schedules, rosters, and other related items.