Assistant Coach - Volleyball

Assistant Coach - Volleyball

Company: Dartmouth College

Category: Athletics - Coaching

Type: Full-Time

Posting date: 03/26/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Number: 0613100

Hiring Range Minimum: Please Inquire.

Hiring Range Maximum: Please Inquire.

Union Type: Not a Union Position

SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Category: Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year: 12

Scheduled Hours per Week: 40

Location of Position: Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?: Onsite only

Is this a term position?: No

Is this a grant funded position?: No

Position Purpose

To participate as part of a decision-making team (coaching staff) under the direction of the head coach in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the Women's Volleyball program within NCAA, Ivy League, and institutional standards. The Assistant Coach plays a critical role in achieving the overall goals of the women's volleyball program by providing important recommendations, suggestions, and decisions regarding game strategies, line-ups, priority listing of recruits, etc., as well as offering initiative and independent judgment (e.g., in providing coaching instruction, evaluating, and communicating with prospective recruits and their parents, and representing the women's volleyball program to constituents).

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• 6 year's experience playing and/or coaching volleyball at the high school or collegiate level.
• Strong knowledge of volleyball skills and strategies.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to recruit effectively with no athletic grants and highly selective admissions standards.
• Strong commitment to a diverse working environment and to serving the needs of a large and diverse community.
• Must possess valid driver's license for off-campus recruiting efforts.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Kevin Maureen Campbell
Kevin.Campbell@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Kevin Maureen Campbell, Head Coach
Kevin.Campbell@dartmouth.edu

Quick Link: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/85115

Description

Coaching/Mentoring (60%)

• Contributes to planning and implementing the conditioning, training, and coaching programs for women's volleyball
• Assists head coach in planning and conducting team practices, training, conditioning, and competitions
• Prepares scouting reports and game plans for opponents.
• During competition, makes recommendations to the head coach regarding adjustments to game plans and line-ups.
• Teaches volleyball skills to student-athletes during team practices, games, and individual/small group training sessions.
• Evaluates performance of athletes and offers technical, strategic, and mental instruction and advice.
• Demonstrates a sincere interest in the academic, personal, and physical welfare of each student-athlete counsels team members, and consults with the head coach and appropriate College staff as necessary for the resolution of issues.
• Independently seeks and develops new training concepts and sport-specific knowledge to enhance the overall knowledge of the coaching staff.

Recruiting (25%)

• Assists head coach in developing and implementing an overall recruiting plan, including, but not limited to: identifying qualified students and talented athletes; communicating with prospects by phone, mail, e-mail; traveling to evaluate prospects, meet parents and high school coaches; organizing and participating in visits to campus by prospects
• Maintains appropriate recruiting records as required by the NCAA.
• Maintains knowledge of the College's programs and opportunities to effectively inform prospects.

Administration (10%)

• Knows and complies with the rules and regulations of the NCAA and Ivy League and works to stay abreast of rule changes, applications and interpretations; actively seeks to ensure that athletes and Dartmouth Athletics representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA and Ivy League rules.
• Provides input in planning and administering the budget for the women's volleyball program, which includes assessing needs for equipment, team travel, recruiting, etc.
• Plans and reconciles recruiting and team travel expenses.
• Assists head coach in planning and developing competitive schedule.
• Assists head coach in coordinating team travel plans.
• Communicates with alumni, parents, and other supporters regarding status of the program.

Other (5%)

• Assists head coach in promoting Dartmouth and the women's volleyball program through camps, clinics, and community involvement.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with a wide range of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, department and College staff, alumni, fans, community members, the media, etc.
• Represents Dartmouth, the athletics department, and the women's volleyball program in an exemplary fashion.
• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned