West Chester University Seeks Full-Time Assistant Volleyball Coach

West Chester University is an NCAA Division II member of the highly competitive Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). The Department of Athletics prepares our student athletes for life-long success by providing opportunities for them to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in the community. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

The Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting all duties associated with successful coaching at the college level. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills to be a positive role model and representative of the university. This position requires the ability to travel extensively on both weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist the Head Coach in fulfilling all responsibilities associated with successful coaching at the college level
• Identify and recruit athletically and academically qualified student-athletes 
• Schedule and organize practice sessions
• Coach and demonstrate high level volleyball technical skills
• Monitor academic progress and promote student-athlete well-being
• Assist with the management of equipment, team travel, schedule, and budget
• Assist with administrative duties as assigned by the head coach
• Support alumni relations and community service events
• Organize fundraising events
• Organize and administer camps and clinics
• Video breakdown and analysis via VolleyMetrics
• Ensure program compliance with all NCAA, PSAC, and University rules and regulations, including timely completion of all compliance documentation via Teamworks and ARMS
• Travel for recruiting and competition
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Two years of collegiate playing or coaching experience at the college, club, or international level 
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and travel frequently
• Knowledge of and conformity to NCAA rules 

Preferred Qualifications

• NCAA Coaching experience
• NCAA Volleyball playing experience
• Recruiting experience
• Master's Degree

Special Instructions

Salary and benefits are dictated by the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) Non-Faculty Coaches Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references are required for consideration. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. No phone calls please.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

Due to the nature of the position, employment visa sponsorship is not available. 

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment criminal background checks.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University's educational mission.  West Chester University is an Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer.

Email hrs@wcupa.edu for questions regarding the application process.