Assistant Volleyball Coach

Job title: Assistant Volleyball Coach

About the Role The Assistant Volleyball Coach at Luther College supports the head coach in building a successful volleyball program, including recruitment, development of student-athletes, and program administration. This is a live-on, on-campus role with responsibilities across athletics and residence life to foster a holistic student experience.

What You'll Do

• Serve as assistant volleyball coach with responsibilities assigned by the head coach.
• Attend practices, games, meetings, planning sessions, and other volleyball-related activities.
• Assist in the administration and management of the volleyball program as assigned.
• Actively participate in the recruitment of student-athletes.
• Support the holistic development and positive student-athlete experience for members of the volleyball program.
• Demonstrate professionalism and engage in professional development activities, including staying current with teaching techniques, strategies, and trends, attending professional meetings, and serving in leadership roles when appropriate.
• Adhere to the rules, policies, and regulations established by Luther College, the conference, and the NCAA.
• Demonstrate a willingness to support the mission, philosophy, and goals of Luther College and Division III athletics.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the head coach.

Athletic Department Responsibilities

• Assist with game day management and event operations as assigned.
• Support scheduling, coordination, and supervision of student workers as needed.
• Contribute to departmental operations and special projects based on the skill set of the candidate.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Residence Life Responsibilities (live-on campus requirement)

• This position is a live-on position and includes Residence Life responsibilities.
• Serve as part of the on-call team for residence hall emergencies, including one weekday each week and one weekend per month.
• Participate in weekly meetings and required semester trainings related to on-call responsibilities.
• Support community development and student engagement efforts within the residence hall system.

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of successful high school or college volleyball coaching experience preferred.
• Experience with recruiting platforms, CRMs, or admissions collaboration preferred.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the college.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.