Assistant Volleyball Coach

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree (or international equivalent);
• Three years of NCAA Division I or II collegiate volleyball coaching experience;
• 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;
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to:
• Effectively teach technical and tactical strategies in defensive 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 (please specify);
• Maintain productive, long-term relationships with staff, students, prospect’s coaches, and patrons.

  Application Details: 

Visit our website at https://jobs.uiowa.edu and search for keywords “Assistant Coach”. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.  Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.  Only applications submitted at http://jobs.uiowa.edu will be accepted.  Successful candidates will be subject to a credential and criminal background check. Five professional references will be required at a later step in the recruitment process.