Assistant Coach, Women’s Volleyball

The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the effective management and administration of all aspects of an intercollegiate program to provide a positive and beneficial experience for student-athletes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One year of related experience.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts and manages all aspects of a sports program according to participating conference, NCAA, Rice University, and Athletic Department rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Develops and organizes recruiting records, logs, and contact information for a sports program per NCAA regulations.
• Scouts and recruits student-athletes and supports prospective athletes through the admissions process.
• Monitors the academic progress of athletes to ensure player eligibility.
• Demonstrates game techniques and recommends player position assignments.
• Participates in pre- and post-workouts and plans and schedules coaching sessions according to established standards.
• Maintains skill development programs for players.
• Coordinates maintenance and repair work for athletic equipment.
• Promotes athletic programs through community events, fundraising, public speaking, and marketing.
• Teaches the fundamentals and strategies of women’s volleyball at the collegiate level.
• Critiques and provides professional feedback to athletes.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.