Internship and Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach

Internship and Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach

Thiel College is seeking a motivated, team-oriented, and servant-minded individual for the role of Intern and Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach. The selected candidate will play a vital role in mentoring student-athletes, assisting with all aspects of team operations, and helping build a positive, competitive, and values-driven program.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the Head Coach with organization and supervision of the women's volleyball program.
• Coach and teach instructional skills, tactical concepts, and player development.
• Recruit quality student-athletes with a commitment to academic and athletic success.
• Mentor and support student-athletes throughout the academic year.
• Assist with scouting and match preparation.
• Assist with planning and implementation of training sessions.
• Assist with fundraising activities, camps, clinics, and community engagement opportunities.
• Assist with social media content creation and program branding initiatives.
• Assist with travel coordination, equipment management, and operational duties.
• Serve as a gameday administrator as assigned.
• Follow all NCAA Division III, Presidents' Athletic Conference, and Thiel College rules and regulations.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and positive representation of Thiel College.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Head Coach.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Collegiate coaching and/or recruiting experience.
• Ability to demonstrate strong organizational and relationship-building skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Performance Expectations:

Assistant Coaches are expected to work collaboratively with their head coach in meeting established performance standards that support the mission and sustainability of Thiel College Athletics. These expectations include achieving assigned recruiting and roster targets; maintaining retention benchmarks; fostering a positive student-athlete experience; demonstrating competitive progress appropriate to program tenure; engaging alumni, parents, community partners, and supporters; contributing to program and departmental fundraising initiatives; and supporting community engagement efforts. In addition, Assistant Coaches are responsible to follow and actively support the head coach's established annual program calendar that outlines recruiting activities, fundraising initiatives, alumni engagement events, and academic monitoring strategies during the fall and spring semesters to support student-athlete retention and success.

The College evaluates performance using a comprehensive, holistic approach and is committed to supporting growth. When reasonable progress is not evident, next steps may include a performance improvement plan or probation, and, when appropriate, non-renewal of employment appointment, in accordance with College policies.

To Apply:

Thiel College welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Please note, however, that we are unable to provide employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Qualified applicants should visit Thiel's employment site for more information (www.thiel.edu/employment-opportunities). An application is available by clicking here. A resume, reference information and cover letter should be attached within the application in a single PDF document with the applicant's last name as the file name.

Materials will be reviewed as received and continue until position is filled.

About Thiel College:

Thiel College is committed to attracting culturally and professionally diverse faculty and staff dedicated to engaging students in a rich, fulfilling curricular and co-curricular experience. Thiel Athletics is guided by a commitment to excellence, leadership development, and the holistic growth of student-athletes, preparing them to reach their full potential in competition, academics, and life.