About the Department:

Educate: Prioritize academic achievement and recruit student-athletes who can be successful academically and provide consistent education for coaches and sport administrators.

Compete: Position teams to consistently compete for conference success and recruit student-athletes who possess the ability to excel athletically from a conference and national perspective.

Engage: Prioritize the experience and personal well-being of student-athletes, develop and renovate athletics facilities in accordance with University and ICA objectives and priorities, generate resources necessary to support the student-athlete experience, competitiveness, and infrastructure, and foster and inspire partnerships within the department, University, the surrounding community, and the corporate community.

About the Position:

The primary role of the Assistant Coach position provides teaching, coaching and technical expertise for student-athletes to compete at the highest competitive potential. This includes the oversight and management of the safety and well-being of student athletes assigned to coaching care. In the absence of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach is expected to act on behalf of the Head Coach on any and all related program issues. The Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach in all aspects of a highly competitive Division I program.

This position works flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities:

Teaching and Coaching

• Utilizes sound teaching techniques in the conduct of game preparation and practice sessions;
• Assists in making strategic decisions in contest situations;
• Effectively prepares and organizes pre-season, in-season and post-season conditioning programs and practice sessions;
• Oversees the strength and conditioning development of the athletes;
• Assists the Head Coach in the evaluation of the student-athlete; and
• Remains aware and maintains a safe and healthy environment for the student-athlete. 

Act as Team Liaison to 

• Equipment office staff to order, monitor and control all team equipment;
• Business Office and Coaches Support Assistant on program operations, logistics, planning and team travel; and
• Academic Services (study hall and tutoring). 

Department, University, Conference and NCAA Compliance

• Abides by and promote the aims, goals, and objectives established by the Athletic Director and Head Coach;
• Abides by and promote the policies, guidelines, rules, regulations and criteria established by the Athletic Director and Head Coach for the student-athlete;
• Knows, understands and assures that the student-athletes abide by all the University, Atlantic 10, and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Rules and Regulations;
• Knows, understands and abides by all University, A10 and NCAA Rules and Regulations;
• Aware and abides by the rules of confidentiality (Buckley Amendment);
• Understands and abides by proper procedures of due process in dealing with the student-athlete and staff;
• Follows the administrative procedures established by the University and written up in the Department Staff Handbook; and
• Assists Head Coach in developing and implementing the overall recruiting strategy to effectively recruit the best student-athlete within the admissions, financial and regulatory constraints established by the University, A10, and NCAA. 

Fundraising 

• Participates in fundraising efforts and special events. 

Other Duties 

• Performs other duties as requested by the Assistant Vice President/Director of Intercollegiate Athletics or Sport Administrator. 

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree, or any combination of bachelor’s degree, training, certification and work experience that equates to the advanced degree;
• Collegiate volleyball coaching experience or equivalent playing and skills instruction experience (typically two years);
• Strong knowledge of the sport, including rules, strategies, and techniques;
• Knowledge and understanding of Atlantic 10, and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Rules and Regulations;
• Strong organizational and time-management skills;
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
• Ability to motivate and inspire players to achieve their full potential;
• Display strong leadership qualities; and
• Valid driver's license: must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator’s license that meets all of GMU’s requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/. The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver’s licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NCAA Volleyball Coaching Experience (typically three to five years); and 
• CPR/First Aid Certification

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Assistant Coach, Men's Volleyball at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Resume for review.

Posting Open Date: May 29, 2025

Posting Close Date: June 5, 2025

Open Until Filled:  No