About Augustana University:

Augustana University is located in the growing and vibrant city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota with a metro area of over 265,000 people. Augustana University has, for more than 150 years, provided a strong student-centric education based on its five core values: Christian faith, liberal arts, excellence, community and service. Currently with 21 NCAA Division II sports programs and 1 NCAA Division I program, Augustana Athletics is focused on building champions in the classroom, in competition and in the community, highlighted by three team national championships over the last five seasons. Ranking in the top twenty of the NCAA Learfield Directors’ Cup nine of the past ten years, Augustana is currently implementing its' new strategic plan, Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030. including a goal of transitioning to NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics.

Assistant Coach – Women’s Volleyball

The Assistant Coach – Women’s Volleyball is responsible for assisting the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach in all aspects of a competitive collegiate volleyball program. This includes coaching, recruiting, student-athlete development, academic support, and administrative duties. The position requires a commitment to compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations, as well as fostering a positive and inclusive team culture.

Every effort has been made to make the job description as compete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to, or is a logical assignment to the position.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in planning, organizing, and conducting daily practices and competition strategies
• Provide technical and tactical instruction to student-athletes to enhance performance
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes in accordance with governing rules
• Build and maintain relationships with recruits, high school/club coaches, and families
• Analyze opponent and team performance using video and statistical tools
• Support academic success initiatives and monitor student-athlete progress toward degree completion
• Assist with game-day operations, including scouting reports and match preparation
• Coordinate team travel, equipment, and scheduling logistics as assigned.
• Ensure full compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional policies and procedures.
• Participate in fundraising, alumni engagement, camps, and community outreach activities.
• Promote sportsmanship, professionalism, and a positive team environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Sport specific experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous college coaching or graduate assistant and playing experience.
• Preferred master’s degree.
• Experience with video analysis software (e.g. Hudl, Volleymetrics)

Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Application Procedure:

The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials via our Career Center Portal. If assistance is needed during the application process, please reach out to humanresources@augie.edu.

• Letter of interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Contact information for at least three references

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.