Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach

About Oakton College

Educate. Empower. Transform

At Oakton College, we know education changes lives - and that starts with the people who make it happen. For more than 50 years, we've built a welcoming and inclusive community where students from all backgrounds and experiences thrive.

We're looking for passionate educators, professionals and leaders to join our team. Whether in the classroom, student support, or behind the scenes, your talents and expertise will make a difference and shape the future.

We provide dynamic learning environments that empower students and employees alike with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie and a Health Careers Education Center in Evanston.

As a proud institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Oakton is more than a college - it's a place where innovation, equity and lifelong learning drive everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and embrace new ideas and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and student-centered culture.

Job Description

Basic Function and Responsibility:

Under direct supervision, provide support to the Head Women's Volleyball Coach and the volleyball program through match coaching, player and team skill development and recruitment and retention of academically and athletically prepared students. Support activities of the volleyball program within the rules and guidelines of the NJCAA, the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference and the college. Demonstrate a sound and committed educational philosophy for holistic student development including academic, athletic and personal. Support the mission and philosophy of the college.

Characteristics Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Head Coach planning and conducting in season and off season team practice and conditioning programs.
2. Assist the Head Coach and players during game play.
3. Assist individual players in volleyball skill development through skills training and weight and conditioning training.
4. Assist in the identification and recruitment of new players to the program. This may include traveling to regional high school and club volleyball events and volleyball showcases.
5. Assist in the scheduling of volleyball practices and matches, including arranging transportation, driving a team vehicle, securing funds for travel, making travel arrangements, etc.
6. Represent the Athletic Department and the Women's Volleyball program on college committees or task forces and at college events and/or other public meetings.
7. Communicate as necessary with the other Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference and NJCAA Region IV Volleyball Coaches.
8. Participate in Athletic Coaches professional development including annual training in NJCAA regulations, CPR, AED usage, Blood Born Pathogen, Exercise Induced Asthma and use of Epi-Pen.
9. Secure and maintain certification in First Aid and CPR/AED required.
10. Assist the Athletic Department in the academic support of student athletes as well as the facilitation of academic support activities including the collection of academic progress reports.
11. Perform other job duties as assigned.

Requirements:

1. An associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable skills and abilities can be obtained is required. A bachelor's degree is preferred.
2. One year of volleyball coaching experience as a head or assistant coach at the college, high school, club or travel team levels is required. Collegiate coaching experience preferred.
3. Collegiate level playing experience preferred.
4. Knowledge of NJCAA/NCAA/NAIA rules and regulations is preferred.
5. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning and leadership skills and positive role model for young adults is expected.
6. Ability to work independently in an unstable and chaotic environment desired.
7. Valid Class "D" driver's license required.
8. Work performed in different environments including interior/office work areas, gymnasiums and outdoor areas.
9. Work will required significant physical effort associated with coaching and teaching volleyball skills and techniques. The work will also require the lifting and movement of equipment up to 50 pounds
10. Limited exposure to physical risk
11. Regional travel required with occasional extended out of state travel for post season competition.

References

Two volleyball related references required