Assistant Volleyball Coach

An assistant coach is responsible for assisting the head coach in order to ensure the program’s success as directly related to the skill development and performance of the student-athletes, as well as the recruitment, retention, and conduct of the student-athletes. As all staff members are responsible to the policy, procedures and guidelines of Iona University, the assistant coach must also directly report to the head coach and follow the job requirements specific to the particular assignments inherent to the sport.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with the player development as it relates to proper technique, advanced skill instruction and competition strategy along with team building.
• Assists with evaluation and recruitment of student-athletes.
• Evaluates the performance, conduct, and abilities of individuals and groups as assigned by the head coach.
• Assists, develops, and participates in program planning, contest preparation, scouting, film breakdown, practice sessions, game day activities; coordinates game and practice schedules.
• Monitors and assists in areas as assigned including all compliance forms (ex. CARA LOGS), travel itineraries, strength and conditioning, camps and clinics, recruitment, admissions, academic pre-reads, NLIs, academic enhancement, equipment, financial planning and budgeting, purchasing, and fundraising.
• Assist program and head coach with game film analysis working with data bases such as Volleymetrics.
• Experience in Data Volley and Data Video.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• Previous experience with collegia.