Department
CSL ATH: Volleyball
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
- Teaches relevant skills to student-athletes during team practices, games, and individual/small group training sessions.
- Evaluates the performance of the team and individual student-athletes in order to instruct and advise on technical, strategic, and mental development.
- Analyzes data and evaluates film in order to develop, implement, and teach game strategies.
- Run team social media channels to promote UChicago Volleyball to recruits, parents, families, etc.
- Counsels and advises student-athletes, consulting with the head coach and/or other appropriate University staff as necessary.
- Participates in the development and implementation of an overall recruiting plan, assisting in recruiting highly selective prospects.
- Ensures student-athletes and athletics representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA and University rules and regulations.
- Assists with developing and monitoring the budget. Assists in developing and implementing travel plans.
- All coaches perform secondary duties within the department. Secondary duties may include: event management, assisting with facility rentals, intramural supervision, etc. Those responsibilities will be determined and assigned based on departmental needs.
- Has a moderate/high level of authority to participate in staff meetings, individual planning meetings, and parent-student meetings.
- Helps staff to plan and execute events.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
- Two years of significant and relevant playing or teaching/coaching experience in Volleyball at the professional, collegiate, or high school level.
Certifications:
- Driver's license.
Technical Knowledge or Skills:
- Proficient in computer skills.
- Microsoft Office and other software.
Preferred Competencies
- Excellent communication skills.
- Familiarity with NCAA rules and Division III philosophy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments concurrently.
Application Documents
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
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Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
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