Assistant Volleyball Coach, Term position, Part-time, 975 hours/year, Non-Exempt, (S4 Career Level)

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGE Grinnell College is a private liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa and is ranked #13 on the U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best National Liberal Arts Colleges.  Grinnell College is a top ranked Liberal Arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values of belonging within our community and the communities we engage. To achieve this, we strive to establish a workforce of talented individuals who embody the diversity of the communities we serve. Grinnell College strongly encourages talented women, racial and ethnic minorities, and other individuals who are under-represented within their profession, across color, creed, race, ethnic and national origin, physical ability, gender and sexual identity, or any other legally protected class to apply. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.

POSITION SUMMARY   Grinnell College, Department of Physical Education/Intercollegiate Athletics, has a part-time term assistant volleyball coach position open. Assistant Volleyball Coach, Term position, Part-time, 975 hours/year, Non-Exempt, S4 Career Level Responsibilities: include assisting the head coach with on court teaching, practice preparation, game planning, tape breakdown, scouting calls, recruiting contacts and travel, and any other duties as assigned. Responsibilities:   · Coach Responsibilities – work with specific sub-group(s) of student-athletes; practice planning; video/technical review and analysis; conduct team, group, individual meetings with students; focus on skill development and team culture building · Recruiting Responsibilities – work with head coach and enrollment office to identify, target, recruit and yield high-level student-athletes; represent Grinnell College at recruiting events; communicate effectively with prospective student-athletes and their families · Operations – as directed by the head coach. Duties could include, but are not limited to: travel planning, equipment management, maintenance of facility, monitoring student-athlete academic success   Minimum Qualifications   • Bachelor’s degree • Strong interpersonal skills • Ability to use multiple modes of communication effectively across all levels of constituencies • Independently organizes and manages workloads in an efficient manner • Ability to coach, assist, and develop strategies that positively impact recruitment, player development, in game outcomes of the program • Champions Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion   Preferred Qualifications  

• must be able to demonstrate the ability to coach at the college level.
• should possess an understanding of NCAA Division III and conference rules and regulations.
• need to possess a strong work ethic and organizational skills.
• must be able to demonstrate an understanding of and/or experience in a residential, liberal arts college environment.
• requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• having participated or coached volleyball is preferred.