Job Description

Job Title- ASSISTANT COACH-VOLLEYBALL

Position Status- Full Time

Classification Title- Professional-10 m

Work Location- Main Campus-3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX

Job Summary- Assist the head coach with all duties and responsibilities related to the specific Midland College athletic program. Assist in game operations, including those of the other Midland College athletic teams and other Midland College athletics-related duties as designated by the Director of Athletics.

Required Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • Must adhere to all policies and procedures of Midland College as it relates to working with students and College employees, as required to perform the job responsibilities of this position professionally
  • Willingness and ability to develop recruiting relationships and the skill to identify and effectively recruit prospective students
  • Knowledge in the use of various social media platforms for opportunities to positively promote the respective Midland College athletics program and coaching staff
  • Demonstrated knowledge and teaching abilities that will be used in the skill and physical development of student-athletes (both team and individual)
  • The ability to convey to the individual or team necessary techniques, drill work, and understanding of the sport
  • Ability to work within supervised guidelines and show a willingness and ability to execute work-related tasks with minimal or no direct oversight
  • Ability to work with people in the greater community, across the various Midland College Departments, and within the Midland College Athletic Department
  • Ability to manage and positively motivate Midland College program participants from diverse populations
  • Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA, NJCAA, NJCAA Region 5, and WJCAC rules and regulations; knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations is also very helpful in the scope of the stated job duties
  • A willingness to work closely with the head coach to effectively and positively teach, train, and develop students within the program
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to positively lead the students within the given program
  • Must possess a valid Texas Driver License, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in teaching and coaching or player development that directly relates to the given sport, including the strength and conditioning of those athletes
• Demonstrated recruiting experience and ability at the college and professional level(s)
• Experience, certifications, or degrees in areas of human movement and increased athletic performance (e.g., Kinesiology, Exercise Sports Science, Human Performance)
• Playing experience at the college/university and professional level

Essential Functions

• The primary job duty of an Assistant Coach is to provide quality coaching and instruction to students participating in the program, develop, implement, and teach skills related to a particular athletic program
• Successfully identify, recruit, coach, and develop student-athletes
• Scout opponents, both under the direct supervision/direction of the head coach or without direct supervision/direction to teach and prepare athletes for competition
• Oversee game-day-related tasks
• Supervise student-athletes in college housing (residence halls), team lodging, and dining hall on an as-needed basis with knowledge of the head coach
• Monitor classroom attendance, academic performance, and academic progress of members of the team; teach academic responsibility and awareness
• Assist the head coach with teaching team conditioning activities, player drill work, skill development, and overall player improvement in practices, during games/competitions, and in the off-season
• Update NJCAA and NJCAA Region 5 websites in compliance with NJCAA, NJCAA Region 5, and WJCAC rules and by-laws, including team and individual player statistics as well as schedules, rosters, and other related items
• Organize and assist with planning and executing sports-specific camp activities for individual players or in a team camp setting; this includes teaching sport-related techniques
• Assist in the planning of team-related travel as well as any travel that is required for the program staff, team, or individual members of the team with the express knowledge and approval of the head coach
• Other duties as required

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move or drive to other locations on and off campus
• This position may require occasional travel for training, meetings, games, and events both in and out of town
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Capable of climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, and repetitive twisting
• Must be able to bend, reach overhead, and lift/move up to 80 pounds
• The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Duties indoors and some outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to work extended hours and attend Midland College or community events
• Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Security Sensitivity- All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.

Min Salary- $43,888 per year (annualized salary)

Max Salary- $43,888 per year (annualized salary)

Pay Statement- Salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.

Posting Number- P01250S2016

Open Date- 07/17/2024

Position Available- Immediately

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