Assistant Coach-Volleyball
Job Overview
This position reports to the Head Volleyball Coach. The successful candidate will operate with a committed understanding that in the pursuit of athletic excellence, we also seek to develop students for Christian life and service. This position is a temporary, full time during the volleyball season (August - November) and will pay a stipend in the low $20,000s.
Primary Responsibilities
- Coaching Leadership
- Assist volleyball coaching staff in practice planning, instructing, and reviewing practice video
- Assist volleyball coaching staff in game preparations
- Comply with the mission and vision of Wheaton College; adhere to all College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin and NCAA rules and regulations
- Assist in scouting of opponents and preparation of scouting reports to team
Secondary Responsibilities
- Spiritual Leadership
- Encourage and develop personal relationships with student-athletes
- Encourage a holistic environment for the well-being of student-athletes
- Serve as a consistent role model and resource for student-athletes
- Administrative Leadership
- Assist the head coach in administrative duties as needed
- Assist the head coach with planning/budget, team meals during away games, and team transportation.
- Assist head coach in all aspects of the recruiting process including evaluation of prospects, visit coordination, and ongoing recruiting communication (i.e. calls/texts/mailings)
This job description is intended to represent key areas of responsibilities; specific assignments may vary from time to time depending on the operational needs of the department.
Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree;
- 3-5 years collegiate playing experience;
- Ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes on and off of the volleyball court;
- Excellent communication skills;
- A commitment to the values of NCAA Division III athletics and Christ-centered education;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Competency in MSOffice computer programs
Faith Qualifications
- Affirmation of the Wheaton College Statement of Faith as a faithful expression of one’s own theological convictions
- Affirmation of the biblical standards for Christian character and God-honoring behavior described throughout the Wheaton College Community Covenant, and promise to adhere to them in personal practice
- Support of the Wheaton College Christ-Centered Diversity Commitment, the Gender Equity Vision Statement, and the College’s Convictions on Human Sexuality. These commitments can be found on the Wheaton College website.
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Physical Requirements The person in this position must be able to drive/transport athletes; set up and take down volleyball equipment; and lift, move, and carry up to 25lbs. FLSA Status ‐ Exempt Updated May 2023 |