Part-Time Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach at Hillsdale College – Hillsdale, Michigan

Position Title: Part-Time Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach

Posting Number: S240P

Department: Athletics Administration

Position Type: Staff
Job Description: Summary
Under general direction of the Head Volleyball Coach, the coach will assist with all aspects in the management of a competitive NCAA DII volleyball program, managed in accordance with NCAA, Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC), and Hillsdale College policies and regulations. Assistant volleyball coaches are integral leaders of the volleyball team. Their job descriptions includes any team-related task the head coach assigns. Assistants follow the direction the head coach sets for the team, but bring their own style and skills to the job. It is also important that an assistant complete an assigned task given by the head coach as efficiently and quickly as possible. An assistant coach must have the ability to problem solve assigned tasks and communicate the progress of given tasks clearly and frequently. Areas of responsibility include: skill instruction, recruitment of student-athletes, student-athlete development, assist with fundraising and community engagement activities; adherence to NCAA/GMAC legislation, and other duties as assigned. This assistant coach position is part time and does not include a college benefits package.

Essential Job Functions

1. Skills & Drills – Assistant volleyball coaches must be able to show and teach basic and advanced skills to players at every position — from setter to Libero — and help individual players to improve. Some head coaches have assistants run the drills while they observe, while others like to run the drills themselves with the help of their assistants. Assistants also help with activities that keep players healthy and strong, such as nutrition advice, weight training and strength training.
2. Organize, Supervise, Strategize – The head coach often assigns specific duties to the assistant, which may involve ordering and keeping track of equipment, fundraising, media relations/alumni relations, organizing the team’s schedule and travel, keeping player files, and assuring that players are in compliance with all rules set by the school and all athletic governing bodies. Assistants may also explain game strategies and specific plays to the team and help them practice those plays. She also operates and explains training strategy videos.
3. Fundraising and Promotion – The Hillsdale College Volleyball Team rely on fundraising for a variety of expenses. Assistant volleyball coaches are responsible for coordinating this fund-raising and ensuring its success. They may have certain methods, or they may ask their players or team parents to generate ideas. But ultimately, the responsibility for seeing it through falls to the assistant coach, who keeps the head coach apprised of all such activities. Promoting games and fundraising events is part of the assistant’s job.
4. Develop the Student-Athlete – Assistant volleyball coaches’ work with their head coaches to be sure they are helping their athletes develop fully, not just in athletics. Students must maintain minimum grade-point averages in order to play, and the assistant volleyball coach keeps track of the athletes’ grades. Should they need tutoring or other help to improve their grades, the assistant coach works with faculty to make the arrangements. She discusses with the athlete the steps that must be taken to stay on the team or be allowed to play. She talks with the head coach about players’ injuries, too, and ensures that the athletes’ health and well-being is a primary concern.

Required Qualifications: Education
Bachelor’s degree in Sports Studies or related field required, Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
It is important that assistant volleyball coaches have strong playing backgrounds themselves so they understand what it’s like to play the game and the strategies that can help the team win.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the job description and skills are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Other Skills:

1. Knowledge of NCAA rules & regulations.
2. Knowledge of technique and volleyball strategy.
3. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to express effectively ideas orally and in writing.

Physical Demands:

1. Average physical strength is required.
2. Must be able to ambulate, step, climb, stoop, bend twist and carry heavy objects over uneven terrain.
3. Must be able to demonstrate movements in which athletes are being trained.
4. Must be able to hear, see, talk, read and communicate with Hillsdale College colleagues, athletes, prospective athletes, donors and other constituents orally and in writing.
5. Must be able to safely lift up to 50 pounds of equipment regularly.

Open Date: 01/16/2026
Open Until Filled: No
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Documents Needed To Apply (Required Documents & Optional Documents): Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation