University of Hawaii
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Description
The Assistant Coach will assist with all aspects of NCAA Division I Women’s Beach Volleyball Program, including student recruitment and development, on court coaching, contest scheduling, compliance with NCAA, Conference, and University of Hawaii rules and regulations, student-athlete academic achievement, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist and participate in practices and intercollegiate competitions. Teach necessary skills from the basic fundamentals of beach volleyball to the techniques and strategies of advanced team play.
- Promote and foster a positive team environment, appropriate behavior, and sportsmanship by team members. Responsible for the conduct of team members both on and off the court.
- Promote and maintain an environment where the physical, mental, social and academic well-being of all student-athletes are a priority.
- Assist with evaluating, recruiting and selecting qualified prospects who have the ability to compete in the classroom and athletically. Actively seek out and encourage a diverse group of prospects and assist them through the application process. Work collaboratively with the Compliance, Student Affairs, and Academics Office staff to qualify and process prospects in a timely and efficient manner. Make recurring contacts by telephone, written correspondence, off-campus visits and evaluations, and coordination of campus visits as assigned by the Head Coach.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited four year college or university;
- Two (2) years of experience coaching competitive beach volleyball at the high school, club, college or professional level.
- Knowledge of women’s beach volleyball as competed at the collegiate level.
- Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays and travel.