Position Summary:

The Assistant Volleyball Coach, Boys supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the Volleyball program, including athlete development, training implementation, team operations, tournament preparation, administrative responsibilities, and fostering a positive, competitive, and growth-oriented environment. This role helps ensure the program aligns with IMG Academy standards, athlete well-being, academic success, and competitive excellence while delivering a world-class student-athlete experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with planning, organizing, and conducting high-quality volleyball practices, development plans, and training sessions. Support the development of athletes' technical, tactical, physical, and mental performance skills. Provide instruction in all aspects of volleyball including serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking, defensive systems, transition play, and game strategy. Maintain open, two-way communication with student-athletes and parents/guardians regarding progress, goals, and development plans, as well as the student-athlete's overall growth in sport, academics, and campus life. Guide student-athletes through tournament preparation, including scheduling, match readiness, scouting reports, post-match review, and performance benchmarks. Assist with match-day operations including warm-up management, bench support, statistical review, and competitive strategy implementation. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of volleyball-specific equipment, technology, and methodologies used throughout the Academy. Utilize video analysis, performance data, and technology platforms to support athlete development and team performance objectives. Serve as a mentor and educator, fostering positive habits, leadership skills, accountability, and sport-specific learning for each student-athlete. Continuously evaluate the athletic, academic, and emotional development of each student-athlete and collaborate with leadership to ensure appropriate internal and external resources are engaged. Assist with the college placement process by supporting recruiting efforts, creating athlete evaluations, and communicating with college coaches as appropriate. Collaborate with Volleyball leadership to regularly review and enhance program structure, content, delivery methods, objectives, and resources, providing recommendations to improve program quality and support business growth.

Support recruiting and retention initiatives for current and prospective student-athletes. Assist in the planning and delivery of camps, clinics, showcases, and special events. Travel to tournaments, showcases, and team events as required. Assist with inventory management, equipment organization, and facility setup and breakdown. Support compliance with IMG Academy, NFHS, NCAA, USAV, and other applicable governing body policies and procedures. Build positive relationships with student-athletes, families, staff, and campus partners to promote a high-performance and supportive environment. Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety standards, and codes of conduct. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High standard of proficiency in training and coaching techniques Experience playing, coaching or managing at a collegiate, club or professional level Bachelor s degree in physical education, sports management, business administration or a similar sports or business related field or the equivalent Strong commitment to student athletes

Preferred Skills:

Experience coaching elite junior, collegiate, or professional volleyball athletes. Knowledge of video analysis and performance technology platforms such as Hudl, BallTime, DataVolley, or similar systems. Experience working camps, clinics, showcases, and recruiting events. Bilingual. CPR Certification. Valid driver's license with the ability to drive for tournaments, matches, and team travel. Experience supporting college recruiting and athlete placement processes.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs. Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time. Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.

Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required #LI-NS1