This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12492871\ Southern Illinois University Edwardsville\ \ \ Position Title: Assistant Women\'s Volleyball Coach (AP25-025)\ \ Category: Category: Athletics & Fitness\ \ Location: Edwardsville, IL\ \ Salary: \$41,000.00 - \$44,000.00 Annually\ \ Opening Date: 12/20/2024\ \ Division: Chancellor, Ofc of\ \ Flsa: Exempt\ \ JobNumber: 00560\ \ Department: Intercollegiate Athletics\ \ ClosingDate: Continuous\ \ Description:

Description

The Assistant Women\'s Volleyball Coach reports directly to the Head Coach and the Director of Athletics, adhering to the SIUE Principles Governing Athletics. This position plays a key role in supporting the overall goals and objectives of the athletics program, while contributing to the development of the volleyball team. The Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach in organizing practices, recruitment efforts, team travel, fundraising activities, and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics. This role requires full compliance with University, Conference, and NCAA Division I rules and regulations, and emphasizes cooperation with other departmental staff. The Assistant Coach will support the student-athlete concept, focusing on the health, safety, and well-being of each student-athlete.

Key Responsibilities:

On-the-Court Coaching & Player Development:

• Develop individual player skills, tailored to both the physical and mental needs of each athlete, as well as position-specific requirements.
• Monitor player development and design effective practice drills to enhance fundamental skills.
• Collaborate with the athletic trainer and strength coach to create player-specific exercises and drills.
• Assess player talent based on team needs, both for the current season and for future team projections.
• Scout prospective talent at games and key tournaments to evaluate skills and abilities.
• Provide recommendations for scholarship allocations.
• Scout opponents, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses, and assist in developing strategies for upcoming games based on competitive analysis.
• Review game film or scouting reports to devise effective game strategies.

Team Management & Logistics:

• Assist with team travel arrangements, ensuring all logistics are managed, including meals, accommodations, meeting rooms, warm-up schedules, and playing time in alignment with coaching goals.
• Negotiate pricing for all travel arrangements, securing complementary rooms and upgrades where possible.
• Coordinate and arrange community outreach opportunities, including transportation to activities and events.
• Monitor players required hours to ensure compliance with team regulations.

Academic Support & Player Welfare:

Plan and arrange team meals and ensure a positive experience for athletes during travel and events.

Meet with individual players to discuss academic progress, addressing study table needs and ensuring appropriate academic support.

Collaborate with academic advisors to track player progress and develop plans for addressing any academic deficiencies.

Follow up with players to confirm that their class schedules are appropriate and that a\ \

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\ \ Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by law.