Details

Posted: 31-Jan-25

Location: Danville, Kentucky

Type: Full-time

Categories:

Coaching Coaching - Volleyball

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Required Education:

4 Year Degree Under supervision of the Head Volleyball Coach, provide assistance in the leadership of all coaching, recruiting, and administrative duties for a nationally competitive Division III volleyball program. Individual reports to the Head Volleyball Coach as well as to the Deputy AD (or designee) with a secondary duty to be assigned.

Essential Job Functions: Assist in organizing, preparing and conducting practices, training, and competition; Recruit student-athletes in accordance with all Centre College, Southern Athletic Association, and NCAA rules and regulations; Assist in directing all aspects of the team; Assist with the holistic development of volleyball student-athletes; Represent the program and the College to students, parents, alumni, and the general public; Assist in managing the daily operations and administration facets of the volleyball program – including but not limited too – court maintenance and set-up; Actively participate in department-wide fundraising initiatives; Assist in all duties as assigned by the Head Coach or the Director of Athletics; Secondary duty to be assigned; Contribute to the overall success of the department by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned; Demonstrate an appreciation for and sensitivity to a diverse academic community, fostering an inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff from a variety of social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree with previous collegiate experience as a player or a coach; previous collegiate coaching experience preferred.          

Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated knowledge and coaching skills of the sport of volleyball and its playing rules; ability to foster a team environment; knowledge of travel, lodging, planning, and scheduling; a commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy of athletics, sufficient knowledge of NCAA and SAA rules and regulations, and a demonstrated ability to successfully recruit, retain, and mentor student-athletes.  Additional qualifications include communication skills that allow for the ability to teach, motivate, and counsel student-athletes effectively as well as being self-motivated, positive, energetic, eager to teach, and a willingness to travel.  Ability to foster a team environment as well as the ability and desire to work successfully within a team-oriented athletic department is essential. 

Physical Requirements

Moderate physical activity.  Requires handling up to 25 pounds.                                      Standing and or walking for more than four hours per day.

To Apply

Centre College uses Interfolio as their Applicant Tracking Software to review all applications for employment.  From the Apply button on the Centre Employment Page, you will be linked to create an Interfolio Account.  You will then set up a Dossier Account following the software instructions.  For the I am Question, select Other for Staff Openings.  Agree to Terms of usage and then Create your Profile.  Once your account is set up, you will select your opportunity from your Home Page, Complete Application Questions, Upload Cover Letter, CV/Resume/ and References.  Once the application and uploads are complete you will Submit your application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. If you need any assistance with the application process, please contact stephanie.franklin@centre.edu.

Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs About Centre College Centre College is a premier national liberal arts college that serves approximately 1,400 students and provides a supportive community and a flexible, personal academic path to a meaningful life and career. Founded in 1819, Centre accomplishes its goals in an atmosphere of caring and respectful relationships among faculty, students, and staff. The College has an endowment in excess of $420 million and an operating budget of more than $65 million. Centre welcomes and supports diversity. The College strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, where individuals can exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences. Please view our Statement of Community. Located in Danville, KY, the historic, picturesque 150-acre campus is 30 miles from Lexington, in the famed Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky. For information concerning the College, visit our web site at www.centre.edu Connections working at Centre College https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/21030601/assistant-volleyball-coach Return to Search Results