Assistant Coach: Volleyball
DeSales University
Location
Center Valley, Pennsylvania
Quick overview
The Assistant Volleyball Coach supports the head coach in practice planning, game preparation, and recruiting. They are also responsible for other duties as assigned to support the team and athletic program.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree, a valid driver's license, and must be enrolled in a DeSales University graduate program. Prior collegiate, high school, or club coaching experience is preferred.
Job description
Assistant coach: Volleyball
Overview
DeSales University, in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, is a Catholic, private, coeducational, four-year liberal arts university. Founded by the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales in 1964, the 550-acre suburban campus is located about 50 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles southwest of New York City. A total enrollment of nearly 3,000 includes undergraduate day, evening, and graduate students. DeSales has approximately 130 full-time faculty members and offers 50 bachelor's degrees, 14 graduate programs, and a number of certificates in a wide range of disciplines.
In 2024, the University transitioned to a new academic structure featuring a four-college/school model, which includes the Kathleen Waterbury and J.B. Reilly School of Business; a College of Arts, Education, and Humanities with a School of Education and a School of Performing Arts; a College of Sciences; and a College of Healthcare Professions with a designated School of Nursing. For further information, visit www.desales.edu. EOE
Position Summary
DeSales University is an NCAA Division III member. The Assistant Volleyball Coach will be responsible for assisting the head coach in practice, planning, game preparation, recruiting responsibilities and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Acceptance to, and continued enrollment in a DeSales University graduate program required
- Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record required
- Prior successful playing or coaching experience at the collegiate level preferred; successful high school or club coaching experience considered
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Commitment to developing positive relationships with student-athletes, coaches, administration, and DeSales community
- Proficiency with both Windows and Mac Operating Systems
- Proficiency with Photoshop is a valuable asset
- Sensitive to issues of ethnicity, disability and diversity
- Dedicated to the mission of a small, Catholic, liberal arts institution
DeSales University is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled