Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach

JOB DESCRIPTION

Newberry College (NCAA DII), located in Newberry, SC, is seeking applicants for our Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach position. The selected candidate will ensure the team operates and conducts themselves within the ideals, goals, rules, and regulations set forth by Newberry College, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the South Atlantic Conference (SAC). The successful candidate will embrace and promote the mission of Newberry College. Newberry College prepares students in the Lutheran liberal arts tradition through our supportive academic community for lifelong intellectual and personal development, meaningful vocation, and engaged citizenship in the global society. This position reports directly to the Head Volleyball Coach. The successful candidate will provide leadership, organization, supervision, instruction, and strategic planning for the Wolves women’s volleyball team.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Meet recruiting and retention goals.
• Create an atmosphere that emphasizes the student-athlete experience.
• Implement an effective community service plan.
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit academically prepared student-athletes in accordance with college policy and NCAA regulations.
• Establish an effective communication plan with student-athletes.
• Conduct practices in a safe environment.
• Promote the women’s volleyball program in the community.
• Plan a competitive schedule.
• Fundraise for additional program needs.
• Ensure each student-athlete has a pathway towards graduation.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Athletics.
• Construct a plan to ensure academic success and personal development of student-athletes.
• Effectively manage the budget.

EDUCATIONAL OR OTHER HIRING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
Requirements include a bachelor’s degree, and previous collegiate volleyball coaching or playing experience is preferred. Upon employment, candidate must successfully complete NCAA certification exam.

APPLICATION
To apply for the position, send resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three references to:

Kiko Santos
Women’s Head Volleyball Coach
[email protected]

Application Deadline: Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Any offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by law or college policies.