Assistant Volleyball Coach (Part-Time) - Athletics

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Since 1899, Azusa Pacific University, a top Christian higher education institution in the nation, has helped students discover their higher calling to impact the world for Christ. Taught by world class faculty, APU offers an education that leads to lifelong transformation and eternal impact. APU offers 59 bachelor's degrees, 34 master's degrees, 35 certificates and credentials, and 7 doctoral programs to more than 7,000 students at the university's main campus in Azusa, several regional locations across Southern California, and online. Learn more at apu.edu.

APU seeks employees who desire to contribute to our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is edifying to God and one another.

Assist volleyball head coach in day-to-day operations with the program, including but not limited to coaching, player development, recruiting, scouting, academic support and general operations within NCAA rules. This is a part-time position averaging 20 hours per week.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree.

Required Experience

• Previous coaching, playing, and/or teaching experience.

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Since 1899, Azusa Pacific University, a top Christian higher education institution in the nation, has helped students discover their higher calling to impact the world for Christ. Taught by world class faculty, APU offers an education that leads to lifelong transformation and eternal impact. APU offers 59 bachelor's degrees, 34 master's degrees, 35 certificates and credentials, and 7 doctoral programs to more than 7,000 students at the university's main campus in Azusa, several regional locations across Southern California, and online. Learn more at apu.edu.

APU seeks employees who desire to contribute to our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is edifying to God and one another.

Assist volleyball head coach in day-to-day operations with the program, including but not limited to coaching, player development, recruiting, scouting, academic support and general operations within NCAA rules. This is a part-time position averaging 20 hours per week.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree.

Required Experience

• Previous coaching, playing, and/or teaching experience.
• Two to four years of experience.

Primary Duties/Essential Functions

• Assist in planning and execution of practice sessions that feature the education of student-athletes (SAs) in the development of techniques, skills and theory of the sport.
• Attend all games, both home and away, and provide bench-coaching.
• Attend all practices in-person and assist the head coach in required team/individual skill development.
• Identify and evaluate prospective student-athletes (PSAs) who are good fits for the university athletically, academically and socially; communicating with PSAs and families; processing official and unofficial visits while communicating through the completion of necessary admissions and university documents.
• Assist the head coach with student athlete personnel meetings
• Monitor the conditioning and training of team members in conjunction with athletic trainers.
• Comprehend and operate by standards set forth in the NCAA and APU Manuals, while working cooperatively with university coaches, staff, faculty, and community members.
• Aid in education and enforcement of NCAA rules as they relate to documentation and input of information in various software platforms.
• Aid in the discipleship and mentoring of student athletes by meeting in person with players on a regular basis.
• Attend required department meetings and NCAA rules presentations.
• Assist with team travel arrangements.
• Aid in academic support of student athletes
• Assist staff in fundraising, alumni relations, community outreach and ministry opportunities.
• Assist in supervision of team equipment.
• Assist in transportation of team as needed for off campus events.
• Display of a commitment to a Christian philosophy and lifestyle.

Skills

• Appropriate knowledge of current thinking in areas of sport techniques and strategy, conditioning, fitness, and leadership and program management
• Ability to appropriately lead, motivate, and mentor student-athletes
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team, as well as an independent contributor.
• Good communication skills: both oral and written
• Responsible driving skills.

Mental Demands

• Ability to work under pressure, exuding a mature demeanor while multitasking in a deadline oriented environment with accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretionary skills in determining when to act independently and when to consult management prior to taking action.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and demonstrated loyalty to the staff, program and university
• In agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christian-based higher education for its students.

Physical Demands

• Requires repetitive motions and possible sitting at computer keyboard.
• Ability to stand for extended time.
• Hearing and speaking on the telephone.
• Ability to conduct business at other offices on campus.
• Ability to bend, grasp, reach, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Visual Demands

• Reading, writing notes, and computer monitor.

Environment

• Office, indoor and outdoor athletic facilities, various weather and temperature conditions.

Technologies

• Proficient in Google Apps, Microsoft Office, Hudl, compliance software, and other sport specific web-based and/or scouting applications.

Compensation

• Grade 6: $17.72 to $20.38 is the hourly compensation for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, APU offers a competitive benefits package.

Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Please click the links to learn more about 'what we believe,' our 'mission statement,' and our 'statement of faith.'

You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty, staff, and alumni as they carry out our mission here: http://www.apu.edu/stories/.

Azusa Pacific University will conduct a background check on all final candidates.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled unless otherwise stated. Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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