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Title: Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach

Division: President's Office

Department: Athletics

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $38,000/Annual Salary

EEO Job Group: 2 C9

Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach.

Responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the management and administration of the Division 1 Women’s Volleyball intercollegiate sports program.

Duties/Responsibilities 

(65%)
Coach practice sessions and workouts.

Assist with coaching responsibilities during athletic events.

Attend coaches’ preparatory meetings and implement strategies resulting from these meetings.

Ensure student-athletes have a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport and maintain thorough and continual familiarity with all applicable University, OVC and NCAA rules and regulations.

(15%)
Assist student-athletes in the implementation of the academic program, including the monitoring of individual student-athlete progress to ensure academic eligibility, the enforcement of study and tutorial programs, and the referral of student-athletes to appropriate University academic resource personnel.

Work with student-athletes and monitor adherence to rules and regulations for conduct, appearance, and behavior.

(15%)
Scout for and recruit quality student-athletes and coordinates recruiting activities with the Head Coach and Director of Athletics.

(5%)
Work closely with athletic training staff and Team Physician to provide for the safety and health of student-athletes.

Participate in the University’s public relations activities, including print, television and radio interviews, and news conferences.

Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  
  
• Familiarity with OVC and NCAA rules and regulations.
  
  
• Proficiency with computers, internet, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email software.
  
  
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, management and administrative skills.
  
  
• Positive communication, marketing and public relation skills.
  
  
• Proven ability to work effectively with student-athletes, faculty, alumni, and administrative staff.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Master’s degree.
  
  
• Related playing, coaching, and athletics administration experience.
  
  
• Fundraising experience and ability.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

About USI   

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

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Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Mr. Jeffrey Aucoin, search committee chair, at jmaucoin@usi.edu. 

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials before March 20, 2025.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.