Title: Assistant Coach - Volleyball
VP Area: President - UMW
Department: Office of the President
Campus Location: Main Campus
Advertised Range: 15,000 stipend for July 1 - June 30 contract period (salary will be pro-rated if start date is before July 1)
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Job Summary/Basic Functions
The University of Mary Washington, an NCAA Division III institution located in historic and vibrant Fredericksburg, VA, is seeking an assistant coach. Coaching duties include, but are not limited to: assisting the head coach with practice and game preparation; team film of practices/matches; travelling to recruiting tournaments and handling recruit interactions via email, text, phone calls; managing team academic study hall hours; supporting team social media accounts.
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Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications
- Knowledge of volleyball techniques, strategies, and training methods at the collegiate or advanced club level.
- Knowledge of applicable NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and compliance requirements.
- Skill in instructing and developing student-athletes in individual and team volleyball skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and mentor student-athletes.
- Ability to assist with practice planning, game preparation, and opponent scouting using video analysis tools.
- Ability to work collaboratively with coaching staff while managing administrative tasks, recruiting support, and team travel responsibilities.
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Required Experience:
- 3+ years of coaching experience and experience as a NCAA varsity student-athlete
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
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Additional Considerations:
EDUCATION
Experience
- 4+ years of coaching experience
- 1+ year of NCAA Volleyball Coaching experience or High School Head Coaching experience
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Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications or resumes will not be accepted.
Excluding current UMW employees, selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.
The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the EEO officer of the University.
UMW Values Veterans: UMW is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability or COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.