Title: Assistant Volleyball Coach (Monthly Stipend)

Position Number: PT6007 

Unit/Department: Women's Volleyball

FTE: Part-Time, 4 months

Salary: Monthly stipend 

Department Summary:

Drake University's Athletics Department competes in the Missouri Valley Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Bulldog student-athletes thrive in the classroom and their respective field of play. Drake Athletics sport programs are considered Des Moines’ Hometown Team. The department culture is predicated on a common value statement known as The Bulldog Way written by coaches, staff, and student-athletes. This intentional commitment to a championship culture is led by integrity, excellence, wanting the best for and best from one another, and aspiring to greatness provides a foundation for student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff to study, work, and play.

Job Summary:

Drake University is seeking applicants for a part-time assistant coach. The successful candidate will support a positive academic, athletic, and social environment for student-athletes while creating a culture of excellence and ethics.

· Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

· Ability to build rapport and students, coaches and staff.

· Skills to help student-athletes improve through training / coaching.

· Ability to complete work within deadlines under little guidance.

· Ability to develop and sustain relationships with prospective student athletes, parents, and coaches.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree required.

· Knowledge and basic proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel

· Knowledge of applicable NCAA Rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience playing at the collegiate level preferred.

· Master’s degree preferred.

· Coaching experience at the collegiate or professional level preferred.

Job Duties:

• 60% - Assist with coaching and development of student-athletes 
• 20% - Assist with recruitment of student-athletes 
• 10% - Assist with organization and execution of all practice sessions and meetings 
• 10% - Complete other tasks as assigned by the head coach 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants will be asked to complete the online application through Drake's job board and provide: a resume/cv, a cover, and contact information for three references.

Review of Applications Begins:

A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.