Assistant Club Coach, Men's Volleyball

Job Description Summary

Essential Duties

• The assistant coach is required to be present during all practices and games, ensuring all safety standards and guidelines as defined by the National Collegiate Volleyball Federation Governance, NECVL, and Bentley University.

• The assistant coach will help the head coach with skill development and volleyball techniques and strategies in practices and games.

• Attend required league meetings in coordination with the Head Coach.

• Work with Team President and Head Coach on scheduling games in accordance with NECVL.

• Attend away games and post-season tournaments that may require overnight stays.

• Assist in creating, instructing, and implementing in-game strategies and practice plans.

• Represent Bentley University in a manner that is consistent with the mission of the university and Bentley Athletics.

• Be available to team members to counsel on matters relating to Club Men’s Volleyball, and team morale.

• Meet as needed with the appropriate Athletic Department Administrative staff on things pertaining to Club Men’s Volleyball.

• Assist with recruitment and awareness efforts with regards to Club Men’s Volleyball as needed. This includes, but is not limited to, information sessions, university events, community outreach, and related support throughout the season/offseason.

Other Duties

• Management of student participants by reinforcing their commitment to academic performance while balancing participation on an extracurricular team.

• Manage the balance of individual team needs and time away from campus for practices and games.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.

• Minimum of 1-3 years prior coaching or playing experience with a competitive Volleyball Program, working with a higher education undergraduate population or adolescent/young adult individuals, as in a school, camp, or related setting.

• Demonstrated leadership and coaching abilities with a commitment to developing and maintaining a positive and productive playing environment.

• Prior experience teaching volleyball skills/techniques to individuals with varying skill-levels.

• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse groups. Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.

• First Aid and CPR training is required.

• Must hold and maintain a valid, unrestricted United States driver’s license, with an insurable driving history as determined by Bentley’s insurance carrier.

Pay Transparency

At Bentley we offer a “total rewards” package designed to attract, motivate, retain, and reward our employees.  This includes competitive compensation, robust benefits, career development and opportunities, generous paid time off, workplace flexibility and a positive, engaging employee experience.  In alignment with the Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act and our commitment to equity and transparency, we’re disclosing the salary for this role. This position has a fixed hourly rate of $17.00, paid for hours worked during the designated seasonal schedule.

If you have questions about the salary or need additional information, please contact us at GA_HR_Employment@bentley.edu.

Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our community.

Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building strength through diversity. The University is committed to building a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of global business. We strongly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences and backgrounds.