Under the general supervision of the Head Volleyball Coach, the Assistant Coach will serve as a member of the Department of Athletics and be responsible for administration of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate athletics experience for student-athletes. Must be available nights and weekend hours.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
The Assistant coach at Fort Lewis College, an NCAA Division II institution in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, is responsible for assisting all aspects of an athletically competitive volleyball program, including, but not limited to: •Organizing and conducting skill instruction, practice, and training schedules
•Effectively manage relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and the broader campus community
•Strategize and meet recruiting goals along with all other aspects of the evaluation of prospective student-athletes
•Provide appropriate leadership in practice and competitive environments
•Conduct sound fiscal management and participate in fundraising activities supporting the program
•Ensure a quality student-athlete experience through community engagement, campus involvement, and competitive achievement
•Monitor academic and disciplinary standing of student-athletes
•Establish positive relationships with support staff
•Assist in planning as well as participate in volleyball camps and clinics
•Represent the volleyball program as designated by the head coach
•Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive vehicles per board policy
•Ability to drive up to 15-passenger van/bus
•Assist the Athletic Business office as assigned
•Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience •Bachelor’s degree preferred •One year experience coaching the sport preferred •Experience at the NCAA level preferred
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• One year experience coaching the sport preferred
For more than a century, Fort Lewis College has been serving the Four Corners region as Colorado's crossroads of education and adventure. This thriving hub of academic excellence features a talented faculty, small class sizes, top-notch academic programs, experiential learning opportunities, and a connection to an equally compelling community of shape shifters and game changers.
