Assistant Volleyball Coach

The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison dedicates itself to the mission of providing athletic opportunities to a wide range of students in an environment in which all student-athletes can achieve their academic and competitive goals. The Division strives to provide equitable opportunities for all student-athletes and fosters the principles of sportsmanship, respect and fair play on the field of play. The Division sponsors teams in 23 sports competing under the regulatory guidelines established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Big Ten Conference, the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) and the Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA).

UW-Madison is located in the heart of Madison which is the state capital and the state's second largest city. Madison has a solid and long-standing national reputation as a vibrant and thriving city.

Under the direct supervision of the Head Volleyball Coach, assist with the responsibilities of a Division I Volleyball program in accordance with NCAA, Big Ten, and University regulations.

Primary responsibilities include the following:
- Teaching and instructing student-athletes in the fundamentals of Division I Collegiate Volleyball
- Provide guidance, motivation and leadership development to student-athletes
- Travel to away competitions throughout the competitive collegiate season
- Organization of data and analytics
- Equipment management
- Execute national and international recruiting
- Additional areas of responsibility may include: planning and conducting team practices, individual skill instruction, departmental collaboration, performance of administrative, academic and public relations duties, and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Required
Bachelor's Degree

- Elite collegiate volleyball experience preferred
- Minimum two (2) years of collegiate and/or professional volleyball coaching experience is preferred

- Ideal candidates should demonstrate the following:
- Ability to foster team competitive success while maintaining a strong emphasis on the personal development and academic achievement of student-athletes
- Ability to work cooperatively and build strong working relationships with diverse groups including administrators, faculty, staff, students and alumni
- Ability to develop student-athletes' skills to maximize performance
- Strong leadership interpersonal and communication skills
- Work well independently and in teams
- Ability to be flexible in accepting new responsibilities
- Excellent communication skills to work with student-athletes, other coaches, support staff and administrators
- Knowledge of and experience with NCAA and Big Ten rules
- Administratively self-sufficient. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and web applications

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Conditions of Appointment: This is a 100% Limited appointment. Salary will be assigned within the appropriate range, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is also included. Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

To ensure full consideration, please submit your completed application no later than 11:55 p.m. CST on the assured consideration date. Your application should include:
1. A cover letter detailing how your qualifications and experiences align with the responsibilities of the position.
2. A comprehensive resume.

Please note that reference checks will be conducted for finalists. Applicants selected to proceed in the selection process will be notified directly. All applicants will receive notification once a final selection has been made and the search is complete.

Kayla Weisensel
kw4@athletics.wisc.edu
608-262-6340
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Assistant Coach(CC003)

A42-INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS/VOLLEYBALL (WMN)/VBALL-W

Limited

313389-LI