Assistant Coach, Women's Volleyball, Part-Time

Position Department

• Women's
• Volleyball
• Position
• Type:
• Staff
• Part-Time
• Overview: RMU Athletics is looking for a Part-Time Women’s Volleyball Coach will support the Head Coach in the overall management, competitive advancement, and daily operations of the collegiate volleyball program. This is a part-time not benefit eligible position limited to 950 hours in a calendar year and generally no more than 29 hours a week on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• This role focuses on the technical development and tactical execution of student-athletes through high-tempo, structured practices, on-court training, and strategic game-day coaching.
• Responsibilities include detailed film breakdown and opponent scouting using digital analysis platforms, assisting with regional recruiting efforts to identify high-caliber student-athletes, and reinforcing a program culture centered on academic accountability, sportsmanship, and compliance with all NCAA and conference regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of coaching experience at the collegiate, high school varsity, or elite club level (e.g., USA Volleyball/AAU Open divisions), OR 2–4 years of competitive playing experience at the collegiate level.
• Must possess advanced knowledge of technical skill development and modern court systems, paired with a strict commitment to NCAA compliance. Proficiency in volleyball film and statistical software (such as Hudl, VolleyMetrics, or VolleyStation) for opponent scouting is required, alongside strong talent evaluation skills for regional recruiting. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate tactical concepts, mentor a diverse student-athlete population, and promote academic accountability. Additionally, the role requires the adaptability to manage high-pressure match situations and the flexibility to work a non-traditional schedule, including evenings and weekends, during the competitive season.

Exemption Status

• Non-Exempt
• Act 153
• Clearance
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• Check (If driving on behalf of the
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• Credit
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• Additional
• Posting
• Information:
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• Special
• Applicant
• Instructions:
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• Commitment to
• Diversity: RMU complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin.
• Reasonable
• Accommodation
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