Location: Albany, NY Category: Staff Positions Posted On: Mon Apr 8 2024 Job Description:

Position: The 10 month part-time assistant coach is responsible for assisting the head coach in all facets of a successful intercollegiate Women's Volleyball program within the framework of the mission of the college and the athletic department. These include, but are not limited to coaching, recruitment, academic monitoring, instruction and the development of all student-athletes. Applicants should have experience competing in intercollegiate Volleyball.

Duties: Assistance with oversight for all phases of the Volleyball program. Primary responsibilities include attracting, recruiting and retaining student-athletes who fit the educational mission of Russell Sage College. The position requires the development of an intercollegiate athletic experience, which emphasizes high levels of academic and athletic performance in an appropriate balance.

• Knowledge of NCAA DIII rules and regulations to ensure compliance with departmental, conference and national policies

• Ensure academic success, focusing on classroom achievements and graduation requirements

• Assist Head Coach and Athletic Department with daily administrative duties including occasional game administration

• Specific coaching responsibilities include:

• Practice and game preparation

• Game day management (facilities/team needs), coaching and travel

• Recruitment efforts including travel, written and verbal communication and scouting

• Planning and maintaining team budget

• Supervision of support staff

• Assist with fundraising efforts for the program

• Training, practice development and organization

• Compliance with NCAA and conference legislation

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Compensation is currently $4,000 per season

Job Requirements:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree

• Previous college playing and/or coaching experience

• Demonstrated commitment to NCAA Division III philosophy

• Highly organized individual with effective writing and verbal skills

Preferred:

• Experience in recruiting

• Master's degree

  Additional Information:

RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere along with opportunities for tuition waiver, employer matched retirement plan for eligible employees and many other benefits. For complete employee benefit information, please visit our Employee Benefits (https://www.sage.edu/about/offices-centers/human-resources/employment-benefits/) page. Visit our Employment Opportunities (https://www.sage.edu/about/work-at-russell-sage/) page for additional available job openings at RSC.

Russell Sage College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision making, criminal history, and any other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.

Russell Sage College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential components of a rich intellectual and cultural environment in which all members are given the opportunity to reach their full potential as active participants in our local and global society. Russell Sage College is committed to developing policies and programs to create a campus that supports an optimal learning and working environment for all students, alumnae/i, faculty, administrators, and staff. Please take a look at more information about the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (https://www.sage.edu/about/community-resources/diversity-equity-inclusion/) at Russell Sage College.

• Applications accepted until position is filled.

• Reports to: Head Coach for Women's Volleyball

COVID-19 vaccination is not required, but suggested.