Colby College·Colby, Kansas
Assist the head coach in managing a competitive Division III volleyball program, including on-site coaching and game preparation. Responsibilities also include recruiting talented athletes and providing academic and emotional support to student-athletes.
Volleyball - Staff
Colby is a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) and has 32 intercollegiate sports that compete at the Division III level. The department also hosts a variety of club and intramural sports. Over one-third of Colby’s 2,200 students participate in intercollegiate sports, and in total, nearly three-quarters are involved in fitness and recreation activities in the department.
With an investment of over $250 million into Athletics in the last decade, Colby’s state-of-the-art athletics complex makes the facilities on Mayflower Hill a benchmark for all Division III institutions across the country.
The Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center is the central hub of Colby athletics.
The 350,000 square-foot athletics center includes basketball and volleyball courts, an indoor track and field competition center, aquatic center with Maine’s first 50-meter pool, squash center, hockey arena, a tri-level strength and fitness center, training rooms, and coaching suites.
Additionally, the College opened a 70-acre-plus outdoor competition center that consists of eight competition and recreational fields that are also among the finest outdoor venues in Division III.
The College has seen dramatic improvement in the Learfield Director’s Cup standings since the opening of the Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center, elevating to the top-6% of Division III institutions in the yearly standings.
The Colby College Department of Athletics is seeking an assistant volleyball coach. The position is a part-time one-year, renewable appointment. The assistant volleyball coach’s responsibilities include assisting the head coach in all duties involved in running a competitive Division III volleyball program. Colby College is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment where every member of the community feels a sense of respect and belonging.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this position and/or may be encountered while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To perform this role effectively, an employee is expected to handle employee information, documents, and sensitive matters with care, professionalism, and respect for privacy.
This position involves working with a variety of timelines, including some that require quick turnaround and responsiveness to urgent needs.
In this role, the employee will interact with members of the public and others in a variety of situations and conversations. Presenting oneself in a professional, respectful, and thoughtful manner at all times is an important part of the role.
This position includes regular movement throughout office spaces, hallways, meeting rooms, and other campus locations.
Daily work will involve extended use of a computer, including keyboard and mouse
Physical requirements differ by position. In general, most roles involve lifting up to 10 pounds regularly, with some positions requiring occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds.
Vision requirements for this position include the ability to see clearly at close and far distances and to adjust focus as needed.
The work environment is dynamic and engaging, often involving multiple tasks and projects that require shifting focus and strong organizational skills.
The noise level is generally moderate; however, there may be occasional moments of louder sounds depending on campus activity.
Colby College supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the “Apply Now” button on the Colby College website. Please upload a cover letter and resume to your application.
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with previous collegiate coaching or competing experience highly desired. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and a strong commitment to liberal arts values and diversity.
Market context
In Kansas, assistant volleyball coach roles are typically driven by school and college athletic calendars, so openings can appear around preseason planning, staff changes, and program growth. These positions are competitive because employers often look for prior collegiate coaching or playing experience, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and alignment with liberal arts values and diversity. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform, then tailor your application to highlight coaching experience, leadership, and a valid driver’s license.