Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach

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Position Summary:

Job Description:

Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach.   The Head Women’s Volleyball Coach directly supervises the Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach. The Assistant Coach helps supervise work-study staff and student athletes. 

Responsibilities:  The Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach, under the directions of the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach, will collaborate with the head coach to develop practice plans, monitor academics, recruit, coordinate team travel, support student athletes (both on and off the field), fundraise, and facilitate practice and games. The goal of this position is to support the head coach in efforts to lead the program and support its student athletes.   

Summary of Duties: The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in recruiting student athletes while ensuring compliance with University policy and NCAA Division II regulations, including eligibility verification, visit planning, and maintaining current knowledge of all institutional and NCAA rules. They assist with organizing practices, conditioning sessions, and managing equipment and uniforms. The position involves travel for recruiting and contests, travel coordination, game preparation, film review, and scouting reports. The Assistant Coach promotes student athletes' academic, physical, and emotional well-being through monitoring academic progress, providing mentorship, and minimizing conflicts between athletic and academic responsibilities. Additional responsibilities include financial management according to University and Foundation policies, participation in community engagement events with alumni and stakeholders, and performing other duties as assigned to support Athletics Department operations. 

Minimum Qualifications:   

• Bachelor’s degree 

• Volleyball playing experience 

• Volleyball coaching experience 

• General knowledge of NCAA Division II Volleyball practices and regulations 

• Ability to establish good rapport and relationships with players, administrators, staff, alumni and the general public 

Position Summary:

Job Description:

Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach.   The Head Women’s Volleyball Coach directly supervises the Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach. The Assistant Coach helps supervise work-study staff and student athletes. 

Responsibilities:  The Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach, under the directions of the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach, will collaborate with the head coach to develop practice plans, monitor academics, recruit, coordinate team travel, support student athletes (both on and off the field), fundraise, and facilitate practice and games. The goal of this position is to support the head coach in efforts to lead the program and support its student athletes.   

Summary of Duties: The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in recruiting student athletes while ensuring compliance with University policy and NCAA Division II regulations, including eligibility verification, visit planning, and maintaining current knowledge of all institutional and NCAA rules. They assist with organizing practices, conditioning sessions, and managing equipment and uniforms. The position involves travel for recruiting and contests, travel coordination, game preparation, film review, and scouting reports. The Assistant Coach promotes student athletes' academic, physical, and emotional well-being through monitoring academic progress, providing mentorship, and minimizing conflicts between athletic and academic responsibilities. Additional responsibilities include financial management according to University and Foundation policies, participation in community engagement events with alumni and stakeholders, and performing other duties as assigned to support Athletics Department operations. 

Minimum Qualifications:   

• Bachelor’s degree 

• Volleyball playing experience 

• Volleyball coaching experience 

• General knowledge of NCAA Division II Volleyball practices and regulations 

• Ability to establish good rapport and relationships with players, administrators, staff, alumni and the general public 

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Coaching experience at the collegiate level 

• Playing experience at the collegiate level 

Compensation: $36,000-$38,000 per year. This position is FLSA exempt. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full-time in undergraduate programs for up to four years. 

How to Apply:  Apply online at www.Western.edu/jobs . Required attachments for online application include a letter of application addressed to Sonia Morales-Jones, Head Coach, a resume, and the contact information for three references.  

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 

Please direct questions to the search committee chair at soniajones@western.edu . 

Application deadline is May 27, 2025 at 11:59PM (MDT).  

Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte  

Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates, 33% are graduate students, and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries, 50 states, and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17, Western’s faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized, rigorous, and immersive education. Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about the university. 

Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated community organizations enrich the lives of many in the tight-knit community. Living in the valley, one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals, exhibitions, performances, wellness activities, and more. In the winter, many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of cross-country trails. In the summer, bikers, hikers, and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails, while others delight in fishing, boating, and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by the highly-ranked Gunnison Watershed School District. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. 

Western Colorado University believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (for state classified positions, with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEII Committee charge.

 
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Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at HR@western.edu or (970) 943-3140.

WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS
 

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