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New River Community College

Men's Volleyball Assistant Coach

New River Community College, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061

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Men's Volleyball Assistant Coach

Overview Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Job ID: 79765

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The IRD for this job is: 07-30-2025

About UC Santa Cruz UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It is known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation are part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

Department Overview At UC Santa Cruz, we strive to enrich the total educational experience by promoting physical activity, encouraging health and wellness, creating and shaping community, and cultivating direction. Through our diverse offerings in athletics, classes, workshops, outdoor trips, intramural sports leagues, tournaments, clubs, drop-in activities, and recreational facilities, we strive to provide opportunities for UCSC students, staff and faculty, retirees, alumni, and local community members to participate.

As one of the largest student employers on campus, there are many work-study and non-work student jobs in our facilities and programs. Our goal is to provide a wide variety of professional programs and physical activities that promote and enhance community, learning, motivational skills, lifelong wellness, and academic achievement. Situated on 2,000 acres among the redwoods and overlooking the Monterey Bay, UC Santa Cruz serves nearly 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The Athletics and Recreation Department is comprised of 15 varsity sports programs, competitive and recreational club sports, and recreational programming for the campus as well as the community. More information can be found at: goslugs.com

Job Summary Under general direction from the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach oversees specific aspects of the sports program and helps develop strategies for developing and maintaining the Men's Varsity Volleyball program. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, position-specific skill-work, planning and execution of practice and games, opponent scouting/film breakdown, on-campus and off-campus recruiting, in-season conditioning programs, fundraising events, and various administrative duties including team travel. Must be attentive to detail, keep accurate records, and work with a diverse constituency. Must foster an environment of NCAA compliance. The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach. Work schedule often includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Appointment Information Budgeted Salary: By Agreement Range $35,000 - $37,500 annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience. California law requires posting a reasonable estimate of compensation. The salary shown is the budgeted amount and should not be exceeded.

Benefits Level Eligibility: This position is not eligible for benefits

Schedule Information:

By Agreement Full-time, Fixed

Percentage of Time: By Agreement 40 Hours per Week

Days of the Week: Mon-Fri, and weekends as needed

Shift Includes: Day, Evening, Weekend

Employee Classification: Contract appointment

Job End Date: 06/30/2026 with the possibility of extension

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: COACH AST 2 (005046), BYA

Travel: Up to 50% of the time

Job Duties 75% - Coaching

Under guidance of the Head Coach, develops technical aspects of player coaching.

Analyzes performance and instructs participants in program strategies and techniques to prepare them for competition. Observes players while they perform to determine the need for individual or team improvement and participates in student athlete performance.

Ensures adherence to all governing rules, university, department, conference, NCAA policies and procedures and NCAA compliance. Represents and promotes professional conduct, university good will and high standards at all events and matches and may assist in coaching at competitive events.

Assists with and leads practice and conditioning sessions.

Travels to contests by driving University, rental and/or personal vehicle. This may include University vans or rental vans.

15% - Recruitment

Assists in the recruitment of prospective athletes within the framework of the university, department, conference and current D3 bylaws and manual.

Participates in on and off campus recruiting and managing recruit documentation.

Travels for recruiting or conference attendance by driving rental and/or personal vehicle.

10% - Fundraising

Participates in fundraising activities for the program and department including camps and clinics.

Attends department wide meetings, committees and events.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training with a college-level program.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with athletic participants, staff, and parents of student athletes.

Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making; be an effective problem solver.

Specialized knowledge of the team sport or activity, as well as basic technical expertise in coaching principles.

Current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic conference, the NCAA or NAIA, as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and at all times avoid violations of these rules and standards.

Leadership skills to mentor and develop student-athletes, assistant coaching or program instruction staff, and skills in effective assistant coaching.

Proven ability to teach specified sport to individuals and the team as a whole. Personal experience with specified sport.

Superior organizational skills to set priorities and meet deadlines.

Strong verbal and written communication skills; vital for dealing with players, staff, alumni, recruits and their families.

Strong social media and online communication skills to represent the University and athletics department programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Applied knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat and basic computer skills.

Working knowledge of Hudl and Front Rush.

Special Conditions of Employment

Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.

Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.

Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California and participate in the DMV pull notice program.

NCAA certified recruiter status or have the ability to obtain it within 60 calendar days of hire.

CPR/AED/First Aid certification or have the ability to obtain it within 60 calendar days of hire.

Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.

Ability to work long periods of time in wilderness conditions and to travel to remote areas.

Ability to work in conditions of variable temperature/weather with possible exposure to strong, unpleasant odors, high levels of noise and vibrations, and exposure to dust and allergens.

The selected candidate will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site.

Ability to work a variable schedule including evenings and weekends.

Ability to respond to emergencies after hours as necessary.

Clery Act: This position has been identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA); required to report crimes, incidents, and disciplinary referral statistics as required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

Ability to travel to multiple work locations on and off campus and within a defined regional or service area, nationally and internationally.

Maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting.

Complete training within established time frames including UC compliance training.

Vaccination policy compliance for all employees; applicable policies apply.

CANRA Mandated Reporter: required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect and sign a statement acknowledging this requirement.

Exercise discretion in managing sensitive information and comply with data protection and privacy policies.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer will disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years involving misconduct, or ongoing investigations related to misconduct. See policy links for UC policies on misconduct.

Safety Statement All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, promote safety at work, and report accidents and injuries.

Notice of Availability Clery Act ASFSR is available annually; contact the UCSC Police Department or view online for details.

EEO/AA The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. UC UCSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants are required to use the UCSC online process. View full job description and access on-line application. Applications must be submitted by the initial review date via the Staff Employment Opportunities website. For disability accommodations, contact the UCSC Human Resources Office.

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