Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach

Description

NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach

Northwest Nazarene University

Northwest Nazarene University (NNU), a comprehensive Christian university with a rich liberal arts tradition, is located in Nampa, Idaho. The University's location in the southwest part of the state allows easy access to local ski resorts, mountain hiking, and river rafting. The proximity to Boise, the state's capital, offers cultural amenities such as the Boise Philharmonic Orchestra, Boise Master Chorale, Opera Idaho, Ballet Idaho, Riverside Jazz Orchestra, and the Boise Art Museum. The University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. NNU has been rated by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top master's level universities in the west. The University is affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene.

Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) Athletic Department competes at the NCAA Division II level. NNU is a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) which is comprised of the following ten members: University of Alaska-Anchorage, University of Alaska-Fairbanks, Central Washington University, Montana State University-Billings, Northwest Nazarene University, Saint Martin's University, Seattle Pacific University, Simon Fraser University, Western Oregon University, and Western Washington University. NNU offers the following eight sports for women: volleyball, cross-country, soccer, indoor track & field, basketball, softball, golf, and outdoor track & field. NNU offers the following seven sports for men: cross-country, golf, basketball, indoor track & field, baseball, soccer and outdoor track & field.

This is a full-time position for the Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach and reports to the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach. The individual will be responsible for assisting the head coach in all details of the volleyball program. This includes, but is not limited to: practice planning, on and off court player development, video and statistical analysis, scouting opponents, match preparation, recruiting, ordering and distributing equipment, academics, eligibility, NCAA documentation, public relations, travel planning, video exchange, camps, fund-raising, and other duties assigned by the head coach. The assistant coach is expected to assist the head coach in promoting and developing spiritual formation and leadership, academic excellence, competitive spirit and athletic competitiveness, and community engagement. This position is an exempt, full-time, 12-month (1.0 FTE) position.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Volleyball coaching experience
• Sufficient skills, knowledge and training to perform the essential functions of this position
• High motivation and commitment to the University, including the ability to self-start, be calm under pressure, meet deadlines, work without direct supervision, be able to multi-task, problem-solve, and relate to a variety of personalities under diverse circumstances
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to pass the annual NCAA Division II recruiting exam
• Ability to obtain and maintain current First Aid and CPR card
• Ability to obtain NNU driving certification

Preferred

• Master’s degree
• Collegiate level volleyball coaching experience
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations