Assistant Coach, Volleyball

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title: Assistant Coach

Campus Title: Assistant Coach, Volleyball

School/Division: Student Affairs, Division of

Department: Athletics

Staff Sub-Type: Staff & Administration

Salary Level: SL2

Salary Range: $1,377.52 biweekly

Position Effort: Part-Time (66%), 9.5-month (8/1 - 5/15) period of professional obligation

Is this a temporary position?: Yes

Position Summary

The assistant coach for SUNY Cortland Volleyball assists in all aspects of the administration and operation of a nationally competitive athletic program. Cortland Athletics fosters a student-athlete environment conducive to excellence in athletics, academics, and personal growth through diverse and inclusive experiences at the university and the community.

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work? (benefits listed: predictable salary progressions, health insurance, retirement, paid leave, work-life balance, professional development, etc.)

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting the head coach with all matters pertaining to the total operation of the Volleyball program at SUNY Cortland.
• Demonstrate effective coaching through content knowledge, practice construction and execution, and the affective dimension (e.g., interpersonal interactions, enthusiasm, respect and rapport).
• Instruct student athletes in physical health (strength, conditioning & skill training), individual/team concepts, and safety.
• Maintain and/or build the sport program that is competitive at the conference level.
• Supervise athletes and monitor the facilities for purposes of safety and facility security.
• Recruit prospective student-athletes in accordance with the NCAA, SUNYAC and SUNY Cortland rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Assess academic performance of student athletes at least once each semester...
• Provide general advising, mentoring and support to student-athletes.
• Demonstrate concern for the overall welfare of student athletes at all times.
• Ensure all documentation and paperwork is completed in a timely fashion.
• Represent the College in a professional and ethical manner...

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Reports to the head coach for SUNY Cortland Volleyball. Works closely with the head coach, coaching and support staff.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Playing and/or coaching background in volleyball

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to recruit, inspire, mentor, coach and teach highly talented student-athletes.
• A strong identification with and support of SUNY Cortland mission, vision and campus priorities.
• Ability to adhere to all policies, rules and regulations...
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships...
• Ability to communicate effectively...
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment...
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
• Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information...

About the University

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State... (full description)

EEO Statement

The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/ EEO / ADA ) employer...

Posting Number: S25105

Review Start Date: 03/24/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/11065

Required Documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3)