Assistant Volleyball Coach

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Position Details
Proposed

Start Date:

02/01/2026
Classification

Title:

Athletics
Rank: N - No Rank

Working Title:

Assistant Volleyball Coach
Department: 631500 - ATH W Volleyball
Position Number: D98518
Representation: UU - Unclassified Unrepresented
Renewable:
Renewable
End date, if applicable:
Position FTE: 1.0
Tenure Status: N - not applicable

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept Portland State University is Oregon's most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America's most dynamic cities. Our mission to "let knowledge serve the city" reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands‑on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 22,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree‑lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state‑of‑the‑art science labs. We are proud of our world‑class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.

Assist in all aspects of developing and advancing a competitive Women's Volleyball Program in the Big Sky Conference. This includes, but is not limited to: coaching, recruiting, and counseling student‑athletes; managing daily administrative duties of the program; fundraising and public relations; adhering to all rules and regulation of the university, NCAA, and Big Sky.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum three years collegiate coaching/club coaching/collegiate competition.
• Demonstrated excellence in professional/interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the total welfare of student athletes.
• Demonstrated commitment to developing a successful volleyball program both academically and athletically.

• NCAA Division I experience.

• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adhere to all of PSU's policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long‑term sustainability goals.

Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. The starting annual salary for this position will be based on experience.

An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools. Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package.

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Projected Close Date for Posting Open Until Finalists Identified Application screening begins

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