Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach

Defiance, Ohio, Defiance College, an NAIA institution and member of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC), seeks applications for an Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach.

Under the direction of the Director of Volleyball, responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

In-Game coaching and practice planning and executing

Coach and develop athletes who are in the reserves program

Recruiting student-athletes including identifying potential student-athletes, initial contacts, and coordinating visits

Fundraising assistance

Monitoring strength & conditioning workouts

Assist in developing annual service/engagement projects for student-athletes

Team travel arrangements

Social media

Assisting head coach in all phases of student-athlete mentoring and evaluation, academic monitoring, and other duties as assigned

Assist in game management of other sports outside of playing season

The successful candidate will also be responsible for supporting the mission of Defiance College, as well as adherence to institutional, NAIA, and WHAC policies and procedures.

A bachelor’s degree, previous coaching experience, and a valid driver’s license are required; master’s degree preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with previous collegiate coaching experience who can demonstrate strong communication skills, successful recruiting experience, and the ability to lead and serve our student-athletes.

This is a full-time, 10-month position (July-April) with an immediate start date. To apply, send a letter of application for employment, complete resume, and the names and contact information of four professional references electronically to:  employment@defiance.edu .