Villanova University
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Description
The Assistant Volleyball Coach assists the Head Coach in all aspects of the management and administration of the women’s volleyball program, with specific emphasis on skill instruction and development at practices and individual training sessions. Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes and represent Villanova University in a first class manner.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Head Coach with directing and supervising all activities relative to the training and skill development of student-athletes in preparation for competition.
- Provide technical skill instruction to aid in the development of student-athletes at practices.
- Conduct individual training sessions with student-athletes geared at skill development.
- At the direction of the head coach, develop and execute practice plans that will prepare the team physically and mentally for competition.
- Assist in the preparation of team for competition by contributing strategies and aiding in daily preparation of organized and effective practices.
- Prepare scouting reports on opponents in preparation for competition.
- Monitor student-athletes academic progress ensuring student-athletes meet eligibility standards and advance towards a degree.
- Monitor and assist in the rehabilitation of injured student-athletes as directed by Team Physicians and Sports Medicine staff.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- 2+ years of experience competing and/or coaching in a collegiate volleyball program, preferably at Division I level.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules, requirements, and expectations of the university, program, coaching staff and athletes.
- Extensive knowledge of volleyball.
- Understanding of the University’s mission and its philosophy regarding student-athletes.
- Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to pay close attention to details, interact effectively and appropriately with student-athletes, and evaluate prospects.
- Proficiency with personal computer applications.