Assistant Volleyball Coach

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree (or international equivalent);
• Three years of NCAA Division I or II collegiate volleyball coaching experience (Five years highly desired);
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as demonstrated through public speaking engagements, clinician experience, and/or use of effective and creative training/coaching techniques;
• Ability to work constructively and collaboratively in a diverse environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships;
• Demonstrated leadership development skills;
• Three years NCAA Division I recruiting experience;
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to:
  • Effectively teach, coach, and train setters
  • Effectively teach technical and tactical strategies in offensive systems;
  • Effectively communicate with and successfully recruit national caliber student-athletes;
  • Utilize basic office productivity software, online database systems, and digital video software for scouting and analysis;
  • Operate effectively within a highly regulated team environment.
• A valid U.S. driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy standards.

Desired Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge and understanding of the professionalism and intensity necessary to successfully contribute to a Division I athletics program;
• Volleyball playing experience at the collegiate or professional level;
• Working knowledge of and ability to:
  • Utilize video analysis systems and effectively implement new technologies to the training environment;
  • Develop and manage social media websites.
• Demonstrated proficiency and ability to:
  • Utilize an online recruiting database such as Front Rush and University Athlete;
  • Maintain productive, long-term relationships with staff, students, prospect’s coaches, and patrons.