Women's Volleyball Assistant Coach

Position Title Women's Volleyball Assistant Coach About the University Western Washington University, with over 16,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western is the highest-ranking public, master's-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents. Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties. About the Department The Athletics Department supports Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity. About the Position The Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach is responsible for assisting the head coach in all aspects of operating a collegiate volleyball program, including, but not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Coaching student-athletes at team practices, games and other events
• Identification, recruitment, eligibility and retention of current and prospective student-athletes
• Full compliance with NCAA rules and regulations
• Assist head coach in practice planning and macro/micro season planning
• Public relations: Planning, coordination and execution of Alumni and fundraising events
• Edit game film and & present to the team
• Administrative duties vital to day to day operations of the program
• Point person for summer volleyball camps
• Effectively work with co-workers, university personnel and student-athletes of diverse backgrounds and identities

The Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach will have and maintain a good working relationship with the following:

• Compliance administrator: work within NCAA compliance regulations and assist in monitoring academic performance of student-athletes
• Equipment Manager: Assist with floor set-up for game days and tournaments
• Director of Athletic Communications: coordinate media relations, public relations, promotion and social media as it pertains to the volleyball program
• Foundation liaison: work with foundation in coordinating alumni and fundraising events
• Director of Athletic Marketing: point person for marketing and promotions for volleyball athletic competitions

This is a 12-month, full time position

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience in coaching college, professional, elite youth club or 5 years high school head coaching
• Ability to effectively coach student-athletes of diverse backgrounds and identities
• First Aid and CPR certification or commitment to obtaining certification within 3 months of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to holistic development of student-athlete
• Familiarity with Pacific Northwest volleyball (e.g.: Puget Sound, Evergreen and Columbia Empire regions of USA Volleyball)
• Experience playing competitive volleyball (e.g.: Elite youth, college, or professional)
• Excellent professional and interpersonal communication skills
• 3 years of college coaching experience
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Additional Information

Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. Work visa sponsorship is not provided.

Also must pass annual recruiting exam/ coaching certification required by the NCAA. 

Conditions of Employment All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to HR@wwu.edu if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations. Salary 

Hiring range for position is $53,779 - $61,846/year.  Through longevity position tops out at $69,913/year.

Benefits Information

Benefits Overview for Administrative Professional Position.

Application Instructions

A cover letter and resume are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. Please include the names and contact information of three professional references. References will only be contacted for finalists, with notice provided beforehand.

Closing Date Notes

Application review begins January 10, 2024; position is open until filled.

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU's Policy on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc@wwu.edu

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services, 360.650.3303 or 711 (Washington Relay).

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("The Clery Act"). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services at vpsa.office@wwu.edu. The report can be found at: Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes a sexual misconduct background check.