Drew University·Madison, New Jersey
The assistant coach supports the head coach in all program phases, including practice, game prep, and team management. Additional duties include recruiting, fundraising, and community service coordination.
Duties: and Responsibilities:
The assistant coach will be responsible for assisting the head coach in all phases of the program, including, but not limited to, practice and game preparation, team management, recruiting, fundraising, community service, and any additional duties assigned by the head coach and/or athletic director.
The starting date for this position is August 3 2026.
This position will require the candidate to communicate within the University community as well as those outside that community.
Drew University, a Phi Beta Kappa liberal arts university, includes the College of Liberal Arts, Drew Theological School, and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. Drew is located on a beautiful, wooded campus in Madison, New Jersey, a thriving small town close to New York City.
Drew’s one-of-a-kind, leading-edge path to an undergraduate degree, Launch [https://drew.edu/launch/], ensures that every student graduates with a purpose, sought-after transferable skills, a network of mentors, and an experience-based résumé—guaranteed. Drew’s unique, immersive learning experiences include professionally mentored scientific research in RISE [https://drew.edu/academic/centers-institutes/science-research/research-institute-for-scientists-emeriti-rise/] and DSSI [https://drew.edu/academic/centers-institutes/science-research/dssi/], volunteer and community-based opportunities through the Center for Civic Engagement [https://drew.edu/academic/centers-institutes/center-for-civic-engagement/get-engaged/], making industry connections in seven semesters in New York City [https://drew.edu/academic/global-education/nyctrec/], and exploring the world through eye-opening international study abroad trips [https://drew.edu/academic/global-education/shorttrec/].
Drew University’s two graduate schools, Drew Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, confer 10 master’s and four doctoral degrees. Numerous certificate programs are also available. All programs are based on Drew’s renowned commitment to faculty-student mentorship, opportunities for out-of-the-classroom experiential learning, and facilitating a robust intellectual and global community, with many programs offered in hybrid or fully online modalities.
To enrich education through diversity, Drew University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Following federal and state requirements, a candidate must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States if selected for hire.
These positions are subject to a background check.
A bachelor's degree is required, and previous collegiate playing or coaching experience is strongly preferred. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
Market context
Assistant women’s volleyball coaching roles in New Jersey are often competitive because programs look for candidates who can support recruiting, training, and day-to-day team operations while balancing strong communication with administrative skills. For this position, a bachelor’s degree is required and prior collegiate playing or coaching experience is strongly preferred, so applicants with direct volleyball experience and Microsoft Office proficiency may stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to highlight coaching, communication, and program support experience.