Assistant Volleyball Coach Position Available In Berks, Pennsylvania

Assistant Volleyball Coach
Alvernia University
in Reading, PA

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Adjunct/Part-Time

Posted:

06/23/2025

Category:

Athletics –

Coaching Job Summary:

The Assistant Volleyball Coach is responsible for providing ethical leadership in managing all aspects of the Men’s and Women’s Volleyball program including, but not limited to, fostering a positive team environment, recruitment and retention of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes and preparing student-athletes for success through planning, strategy development, and skill instruction.

Essential Functions:

Promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University as demonstrated by the University Ideal Characteristics. As we are an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values, all employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of their roles while demonstrating service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus, and innovation, and mutual accountability.
Maintain all appropriate trainings and certifications to ensure safe and compliant practice and competition sessions.
Work with Admissions Office to identify, recruit, and retain academically and athletically qualified student-athletes in accordance with all university admissions standards and procedures; meet or exceed annual established recruiting goals.
Ensure commitment to the academic success of the student-athletes, including monitoring academic progress and attendance, and involving appropriate academic support resources when necessary.
Foster a positive environment where student-athletes can learn, grow, and reach their potential; serve as a mentor, advisor, positive role model, and exemplar of good character and integrity; monitor discipline and conduct of student-athletes to foster personal growth and ensure adherence to community standards and appropriate codes of conduct/expectations.

Additional Responsibilities:

Maintain appropriate records and paperwork and ensure program (head coach, assistant coaches, student-athletes, etc.) compliance with all university, Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC), and NCAA policies (where applicable), rules, and regulations. Keep accurate and detailed records of all financial transactions, including any fundraising money collected from student-athletes and/or their families. Foster a positive team environment that includes regular meetings with student-athletes, assistant coaches, and appropriate administrators. Work with the Coordinator of Equipment & Operations and the Director of Athletics for budget/purchasing planning to ensure a balanced budget annually.
Any duties as assigned by the Head Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Coach.

Qualifications/Education:

Commitment to the mission statement, core values, and goals of Alvernia University.
A bachelor’s degree and successful experience as a student-athlete and/or coach are required.
A demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, and athletic administration. Commitment to being a good colleague and team player.
Demonstrated problem-solving, strong leadership, communication, organizational, and team-building skills/capabilities; ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks/projects in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to fostering a positive student-athlete experience where the safety, health, and well-being of student-athletes are paramount. Alvernia University is seeking candidates who are committed to excellence of inclusion through working with all constituents of the entire Alvernia community. Alvernia University is an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values and achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion.
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