Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach
Nebraska Wesleyan University

Nebraska Wesleyan University (NWU) is seeking qualified candidates for a 10-month position working 40 hours per week to work as the Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach. As the Assistant Coach, the incumbent will assist with the development and administration of NWU's competitive varsity women's volleyball program including all facets of the sport within the philosophy and policies of the university, conference, and national affiliates.

Nebraska Wesleyan University competes at the NCAA Division III level and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. The selected candidate will report to the Head Women's Volleyball Coach and also be required to perform a secondary job duty at the discretion of the university and within the skill set of the qualified applicant.

This benefit eligible position includes a comprehensive package including health, vision and dental insurance benefits, retirement benefits, a generous holiday schedule, and undergraduate tuition remission for employee's dependents among other benefits.

Assistant Coach Specific Responsibilities:

Build and provide individualized development plans for student-athletes which foster growth athletically, academically, and socially.
• Assist with scheduled practices and games for spring and fall season teaching student athlete's elements for the sport.
• Assist with athletic events for volleyball while also organizing and supervising travel.
• Assist and maintain records of all expenditures.
• Actively recruit student athletes for the volleyball program: attend recruiting events, recruit evaluation, emails/mailings/phone calls, on campus visits. Provide recruiting reports for both the Head Coach and Admissions Office.
• Work with the Head Athletic Trainer regarding the health of volleyball members.
• Monitor academic progress of student athletes.
Assist in the coordination of all fundraising activities for the volleyball program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Related experience coaching men's or women's volleyball at the college, high school or elite level clubs.
• Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of coaching student-athletes and a commitment to the highest ideals of leadership, sportsmanship and academics.
• Ability to coach and recruit highly skilled student-athletes.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and success in working with a variety of persons that will build strong, long-term relationships with team members, students and stakeholders.
Must be able to multitask and manage several projects that may be ongoing during the same time.Have exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills to produce complete and accurate work and manage production activities. Demonstrated critical thinking, time management, and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Be able to work with minimum supervision and handle pressure situations.
• Be flexible, able to prioritize tasks and meet scheduled and unscheduled deadlines.

Commitment to Diversity:

Diversity is a core value of Nebraska Wesleyan University's mission and we embrace it as a source of strength. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how they are able to enhance and embrace this University core value in a diversity statement submitted as part of their application materials. Nebraska Wesleyan University provides equal educational and employment opportunities to qualified persons in all areas of university operation without regard to religion or creed, age, genetic information, gender identity and expression, sexual identity and orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, race, or national or ethnic origin, in compliance with state and federal laws, including but not limited to Title XII, Title IX, and the ADA. E-Verify, EOE.How to Apply:To apply, please upload a letter of application, resume, a diversity statement, and the names of three professional references at the following URL: https://nebrwesleyan.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Review of applications will begin on January 6, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Please visit the NWU website for more information about our institution: nebrwesleyan.edu

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