<p>Position Summary</p> <p>The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in all facets of building and maintaining a successful women's volleyball program-from recruiting and athlete development to administrative support and game planning.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Assist in team training, practice planning, and game preparation, including skills coaching and drills </li><li>Support film breakdown and opponent scouting, often using HUDL or equivalent tools </li><li>Assist with recruiting: sourcing, contacting, evaluating prospects, coordinating visits </li><li>Manage administrative duties: scheduling, travel logistics, budget support, equipment ordering </li><li>Maintain program compliance with institutional, conference (e.g. WHAC), and NAIA/NCAA rules </li><li>Engage in fundraising, community outreach, and promotional activities, including social media </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Collegiate playing or coaching experience, ideally at the college or competitive club level </li><li>Strong administrative, organizational, and communication skills, including film and data use (e.g. HUDL) </li><li>Demonstrated ability to recruit, engage student-athletes, and support their holistic development </li><li>Experience with budgeting, facility management, social media, and compliance preferred </li></ul> <p>Preferred Attributes</p> <ul> <li>Experience at similar division level (e.g. NAIA/WHAC) </li><li>Commitment to Aquinas College's mission and values </li><li>Capacity to operate outside standard hours-including evenings, weekends, team travel </li></ul> <p>Typical Benefits & Work Conditions</p> <ul> <li>Part-time staff appointment, depending on program structure </li><li>Some meal, travel, and event-related per diems; modest stipend </li><li>Scheduling often requires early mornings, evenings, weekends, and travel </li></ul>