Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach

Summary

Under general supervision, provides coaching support for the assigned sport at California Baptist University (CBU). Contributes to various program functions—including athlete development, training, and strength conditioning—and assists with recruiting activities as directed, helping advance the program’s competitive and developmental goals.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrate understanding of, and commitment to, the mission of CBU and the CBU Athletics Department.
• Assist the head coach in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, training sessions, and competitions in alignment with CBU Athletics’ philosophy and sound coaching principles.
• Support the development and implementation of workout programs and training routines aimed at improving athletic performance.
• Help implement and supervise athletic training, strength, and conditioning sessions; provide technical instruction and guidance to student‑athletes as appropriate for the sport.
• Participate in fundraising, marketing, promotional, and community engagement activities as assigned.
• Perform administrative tasks such as ordering, maintaining, and inventorying equipment, along with other responsibilities as assigned.
• Assist in coaching all practices throughout the season.
• Support planning and preparation of team training for the season.
• Assist the head coach in scheduling and coordinating home and away contests in accordance with conference and NCAA requirements, including preparation and submission of required documentation.
• Maintain records and statistics during games as directed; motivate student‑athletes using strategies consistent with the mission and philosophy of CBU Athletics.
• Exhibit exemplary sportsmanship in interactions with student‑athletes, staff, officials, and opponents, in alignment with NCAA standards of ethical conduct.
• Stay current on sport‑specific regulations, rule changes, and NCAA policies.
• Manage time effectively in a demanding and fast‑paced work environment.
• Assist with recruiting efforts, including identifying prospects, supporting outreach and communication, coordinating logistics for visits, and maintaining recruiting records as directed by the head coach or lead recruiter.
• Oversee ordering, distribution, and management of team apparel and equipment.
• Assist in preparing and/or reviewing scouting reports.
• Support video operations, including video exchange, editing, and statistical analysis.
• Comply with all institutional, conference, and NCAA bylaws and regulations.
• Promote and protect the physical, emotional, and social well‑being of student‑athletes by helping establish and maintain a safe and supportive environment.
• Support the head coach in monitoring, enforcing, and modeling compliance with all NCAA bylaws, policies, and procedures.

This position may be responsible for assigning tasks and providing direction to Graduate Assistants, student managers, practice players, and student workers to ensure the successful completion of work assignments.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the role:

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to live and uphold the University’s Christ‑centered mission and values.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and professionally with a diverse community of faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to foster and maintain a cooperative, team‑oriented work environment.
• Knowledge of applicable team or individual sports, including relevant rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated competitive coaching ability within the designated sport.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Knowledge of strength and conditioning principles, programs, and routines.
• Ability to make sound administrative and procedural decisions and judgments.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical instructions, manuals, and safety…