Assistant Volleyball Coach
Dakota State University’s Athletics department is seeking applicants for an Assistant Volleyball Coach. The position assists the Head Volleyball Coach with all aspects of the program including coaching, recruiting, and fundraising.
Responsibilities:
- Serves as the recruiting coordinator for the Trojan volleyball program.
- Assists with regular practice sessions in and out of season.
- Coordinates team travel, JV match schedule, equipment inventory, ordering of supplies and equipment, youth camps, clinics, and tournaments.
- Manages all aspects of film.
- Manages all DSU Volleyball social media.
- Monitors the academic progress of student athletes to prevent academic eligibility problems.
- Communicates and collaborates with departments across campus to ensure student-athlete success.
- Mentors student athletes through academic and athletic challenges.
- Participates in fundraising events.
- Assists with off-season game management for other DSU sports.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- One to three years of previous experience coaching at the collegiate or high school level.
- Ability to work evening and weekends and travel as required.
- Knowledge and skill to evaluate and assess student-athletes’ skills and abilities.
- Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to obtain a CDL license to drive a 35 passenger bus to transport team to out of town competitions.
- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have a strong commitment to student-athlete success.
- Must have exemplary ethical conduct and a commitment to follow all applicable NAIA and North Star Conference rules and regulations.
- Must have the ability to work effectively in a collaborative effort to maintain the mission, vision and objectives of the athletics department.
Benefits:
- Flexible benefits package – including paid time off, health and retirement benefits
- Life and disability insurance options
- Reduced tuition, longevity pay and training opportunities
- Professional liability coverage
How to Apply:
DSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three professional references.
Applications will begin to be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.
About Dakota State University:
DSU is located in Madison, South Dakota in the southern lakes region of the state. The region boasts a wealth of outdoor sports and a life-style possible only in smaller towns and rural communities. Madison is just a 50-minute drive from Sioux Falls, the larges city in South Dakota.
Dakota State employees receive a comprehensive and flexible benefits package including paid time off, health and retirement benefits, and life and disability insurance options. Other benefits include reduced tuition, longevity pay and training opportunities. DSU also provides professional liability coverage.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
DSU is committed to equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Applicants with disabilities are invited to identify any necessary accommodations required in the application process. E-Verify, EOE.