Lycoming College·Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Responsible for assisting the Head Coach in managing all aspects of the NCAA Division III men's volleyball program, including practices and game day operations. The role also focuses on recruiting student-athletes and monitoring their academic success and athletic development.
Lycoming College is hiring an Assistant Men’s Volleyball Coach.
Lycoming College, one of the nation’s oldest residential liberal arts and sciences colleges, invites candidates for its part-time Assistant Men’s Volleyball Coach position. This position is responsible for all aspects of Lycoming College’s NCAA Division III men’s volleyball program and will be expected to abide by and uphold the regulations of the NCAA Division III and the Landmark Conference.
This is a part-time position that works from July through June for a total of $10,512.50 annually for a total of approximately 1,450 hours.
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,200 active learners from 22 states and territories and 17 countries comprises a student body that is 32 percent domestic students of the global majority or international, all of whom work with our renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors and concentrations across our 48+ academic programs. Students compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internship experiences, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming College has one of the highest endowment-per-student ratios in the country. The institution is a member of the Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges and is recognized by U.S. News as a top 100 National Liberal Arts College and the No. 22 Best Value School. Lycoming College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education for all students. Learn more at http://www.lycoming.edu.
The College proudly celebrates and values the principle of inclusive excellence. In support of its commitment to establishing an inclusive and equitable campus, Lycoming College seeks to recruit more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups with the recognition that doing so advances institutional excellence.
Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.
Model integrity, respect, and good sportsmanship at all times and hold student-athletes accountable for the same behavior.
Communicate regularly with the Head Coach and contribute positively to the betterment of the total athletics program and Lycoming community as a representative of the men’s volleyball program.
Promote the Men’s Volleyball program, the overall athletic program and Lycoming College in a professional manner with alumni, parents, community members, and fellow Lycoming College personnel.
Know and abide by NCAA DIII regulations and Landmark Conference rules.
Successfully complete the annual NCAA “open book” rules test.
Comply with the policies and procedures outlined in the Lycoming College Athletic Training handbook.
Cooperate with athletic trainers and the Head Coach to ensure student-athletes receive proper medical and physical training services.
Maintain current CPR/First Aid certification.
Collaborate with the Director of Athletics Communications to promote the Men’s Volleyball program.
Assist the Head Coach in organizing and executing community service events and initiatives.
Assist the Head Coach in organizing and conducting practices and competitive events.
Be prepared and organized to instruct student-athletes with sound principles and skills related to volleyball.
Prepare student-athletes for games through technology presentations and on-court instruction.
Assist the Head Coach in all parts of the game day experience.
Including, but not limited to meals, travel coordination and film exchange.
Maintain an understanding of how to use the technological resources available to student-athletes that are used to support practice and game preparation.
Recruiting & Retention In compliance with NCAA DIII rules and regulations for men’s volleyball, recruit student-athletes who meet Lycoming College’s admissions requirements.
Recruited student-athletes should possess the potential to contribute positively to the program and the entire student body.
Discuss regularly with the Head Coach recruitment plans to successfully target student-athletes that meet specific program needs established by the coaching staff and college who have the potential to excel academically and athletically.
Assist the Head Coach in creating, organizing, and maintaining recruiting information of prospective student-athletes.
Assist in organizing and executing on-campus visits for prospective student athletes.
Bachelor’s degree required; Collegiate playing and coaching experience preferred. Must obtain a driver’s license with an approved driving record that passes our insurance criteria
15% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacks. Reduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilities Use of the campus recreations center and gym facilities for employees Use of the campus Library
How do I Join the Warrior Team? Apply directly online by submitting your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Within the cover letter, please include a description of understanding of coaching in a liberal arts environment and meeting the needs of diverse student-athletes.
Application review will begin immediately and will cease once the position has been filled. Post-offer criminal history background check, ACT 153 Clearances and motor vehicle record check will occur.
A bachelor's degree is required, with collegiate playing and coaching experience preferred. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and be able to pass criminal history and motor vehicle record checks.
Assist the Head Coach in monitoring the academic success of student-athletes through individual academic meetings to support the academic development of student-athletes through graduation.
Market context
Pennsylvania colleges and universities often seek assistant volleyball coaches during seasonal hiring cycles, especially for programs that need support with recruiting, practice planning, and travel coordination. This role can be competitive because a bachelor’s degree is required and collegiate playing or coaching experience is preferred, along with a valid driver’s license and clear background and motor vehicle checks. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then prepare examples of coaching, athlete development, and team support experience before applying.
