Assistant Coach-Volleyball (part-time) - Wheaton College : Job Details

Job DescriptionDuties and ResponsibilitiesPrimary 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.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

Physical RequirementsThe 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 - Part-TimeExempt - (0.40 FTE status)As a Christ-centered community, Wheaton College faculty and staff must affirm the College's Statement of Faith as expressing their own theological convictions and agree to live by the moral standards in Wheaton's Community Covenant, modeling these commitments for the Christian formation of our students. Wheaton College faculty and staff also support the Christ-Centered Diversity Commitment which highlights our desire to treat all individuals as equal image-bearers of Jesus Christ through diversity, inclusion, justice and unity.Updated May 2023