Assistant Coach - Volleyball

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date 03/26/2026 Closing date Open Until Filled Yes Position Number 0613100 Position Title Assistant Coach - Volleyball Hiring Range Minimum Please Inquire. Hiring Range Maximum Please Inquire. Union Type Not a Union Position SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position FLSA Status Exempt Employment Category Regular Full Time Scheduled Months per Year 12 Scheduled Hours per Week 40 Schedule Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only Is this a term position? No If yes, length of term in months. Is this a grant funded position? No Position Purpose

To participate as part of a decision-making team (coaching staff) under the direction of the head coach in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the Women's Volleyball program within NCAA, Ivy League, and institutional standards. The Assistant Coach plays a critical role in achieving the overall goals of the women's volleyball program by providing important recommendations, suggestions, and decisions regarding game strategies, line-ups, priority listing of recruits, etc., as well as offering initiative and independent judgment (e.g., in providing coaching instruction, evaluating, and communicating with prospective recruits and their parents, and representing the women's volleyball program to constituents).

Description Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• 6 year's experience playing and/or coaching volleyball at the high school or collegiate level.
• Strong knowledge of volleyball skills and strategies.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to recruit effectively with no athletic grants and highly selective admissions standards.
• Strong commitment to a diverse working environment and to serving the needs of a large and diverse community.
• Must possess valid driver's license for off-campus recruiting efforts.

Preferred Qualifications Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Kevin Maureen Campbell Department Contact Phone Number Kevin.Campbell@dartmouth.edu Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Kevin Maureen Campbell, Head Coach Department Contact's Phone Number Kevin.Campbell@dartmouth.edu Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions Quick Link https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/85115

Key Accountabilities

Description

Coaching/Mentoring

• Contributes to planning and implementing the conditioning, training, and coaching programs for women's volleyball
• Assists head coach in planning and conducting team practices, training, conditioning, and competitions
• Prepares scouting reports and game plans for opponents.
• During competition, makes recommendations to the head coach regarding adjustments to game plans and line-ups.
• Teaches volleyball skills to student-athletes during team practices, games, and individual/small group training sessions.
• Evaluates performance of athletes and offers technical, strategic, and mental instruction and advice.
• Demonstrates a sincere interest in the academic, personal, and physical welfare of each student-athlete counsels team members, and consults with the head coach and appropriate College staff as necessary for the resolution of issues.
• Independently seeks and develops new training concepts and sport-specific knowledge to enhance the overall knowledge of the coaching staff.

Percentage Of Time 60% Description

Recruiting

• Assists head coach in developing and implementing an overall recruiting plan, including, but not limited to: identifying qualified students and talented athletes; communicating with prospects by phone, mail, e-mail; traveling to evaluate prospects, meet parents and high school coaches; organizing and participating in visits to campus by prospects
• Maintains appropriate recruiting records as required by the NCAA.
• Maintains knowledge of the College's programs and opportunities to effectively inform prospects.

Percentage Of Time 25% Description

Administration

• Knows and complies with the rules and regulations of the NCAA and Ivy League and works to stay abreast of rule changes, applications and interpretations; actively seeks to ensure that athletes and Dartmouth Athletics representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA and Ivy League rules.
• Provides input in planning and administering the budget for the women's volleyball program, which includes assessing needs for equipment, team travel, recruiting, etc.
• Plans and reconciles recruiting and team travel expenses.
• Assists head coach in planning and developing competitive schedule.
• Assists head coach in coordinating team travel plans.
• Communicates with alumni, parents, and other supporters regarding status of the program.

Percentage Of Time 10% Description

Other

• Assists head coach in promoting Dartmouth and the women's volleyball program through camps, clinics, and community involvement.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with a wide range of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, department and College staff, alumni, fans, community members, the media, etc.
• Represents Dartmouth, the athletics department, and the women's volleyball program in an exemplary fashion.

Percentage Of Time 5%

• -- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all. -- Performs other duties as assigned

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you learn about this employment opportunity?

• Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)

• Word of mouth

• Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)

• jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach (includes Job Alert notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition)

• Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)

• abilityJOBS

• Chronicle of Higher Education

• Glassdoor

• Handshake

• HigherEdJobs

• HigherEdMilitary

• Indeed

• Inside Higher Ed

• LinkedIn's Job Board

• RecruitMilitary

• Dartmouth's Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)

• Other (Please specify below)

• If you selected "other" above, please indicate where you first heard about the opportunity:

• NCAA Marketplace

• DI Ticker/CollegeSports.com

• Collegiate Sports Connect/csconnect.live

• NACDA

• Women Leaders in Sports

• College Sports Communications

• Intercollegiate/WinAD

• If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here:

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please indicate 1-How many years (total) and 2- at what level (age-group, high-school, college, or professional) do you have coaching experience?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you had experience recruiting high-academic student-athletes?

• No, no recruiting experience at the college level or for high-academic recruits

• Yes, at the Division I level

• Yes, at the Division III level

• Yes, at another level

• • How many years of NCAA or College Club playing experience do you have?

• None

• 1-2 years

• 2-5 years

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

• Additional Document #1
• Additional Document #2