Part-time position with some tuition assistance available. Additional funds may be available through summer camps and clinics, as well as local club coaching opportunities.
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: MSUM 383P
The Women’s Volleyball Assistant Coach will play a pivotal role in supporting the Head Volleyball Coach in all aspects of the volleyball program. Responsibilities include supporting players, coaching, practice planning, game strategy, scouting, recruiting, team travel, marketing and promotional, fundraising, camp coaching and administrative tasks. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of student-athletes both on and off the field, aligning work responsibilities with individual strengths, including potential positional coaching assignments. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a career in college coaching.
Please submit a cover letter, a resume, a coaching philosophy and the contact information for three professional references to Chloe Solum at chloe.solum@mnstate.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Required Qualifications
* Demonstrated drive and commitment to developing individuals and lifelong learning.
* Strong organizational and coaching abilities in an academic and athletic setting.
* Excellent communication skills across various mediums.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
* Dedication to supporting the holistic needs of student-athletes and an understanding of diversity and inclusion.
* Eagerness to pursue professional development opportunities with a focus on coaching progression.
* Candidate must have authorization to work in the USA
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience playing and/or coaching at the NCAA DII college level or higher
* Knowledge of NCAA and NSIC rules and regulations
Minnesota State University Moorhead Dragon Athletics competes at the NCAA Division II level in the highly competitive Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Dragon Athletics is comprised of almost 400 student-athletes competing in 16 varsity sports and two spirit squads. With a population of more than 170,000, the Fargo-Moorhead area community is the largest metropolitan area between Minneapolis/St. Paul and Spokane, Washington. The community is home to around 25,000 college students who attend three 4 year universities and a 2 year community and technical college. Moorhead, MN and Fargo, ND are on the Minnesota/North Dakota border approximately 250 miles northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul and 250 miles south of Winnipeg at the juncture of Interstates 94 and 29.
