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Volleyball assistant coach

Graduate assistant

Part time/10 month position

Bluffton University is seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual for the position of graduate assistant for women’s volleyball. This position offers the opportunity to work with a competitive NCAA Division III women’s volleyball program in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC). The candidate must have strong background in volleyball along with exquisite communication, organizational and supervisory skills with the ability to show mature and responsible leadership and work well in a team environment. The successful candidate will embrace and promote the mission of Bluffton University and be the primary assistant volleyball coach.

QUALIFICATIONS: 
Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Acceptance into the graduate program
  • Must submit to a criminal background check, subject to review and approval by Bluffton University
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive university vans

Preferred: 

  • Competed as a collegiate volleyball student-athlete at any level 
  • Interest in pursuing a career in coaching or leadership 
  • Efficient multi-tasking, time management and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and face to face interaction skills 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
As assistant coach, assist in providing coaching leadership during trainings and during matches. Recruiting and related responsibilities (i.e. phone calls, on and off campus athletic recruiting).

Other duties might include but are not limited to the following: 
  • Weekend/weekday travel to volleyball tournaments
  • Assist in organizing, scheduling and running practices
  • Equipment care and inventory
  • Alumni relations
  • Support head coach with fundraising efforts
  • Assist with management of social media accounts
  • Assist with community service efforts
  • Other duties to be assigned by the head coach
The director of athletics will serve as the supervisor for secondary activities that can be added to fill out a GA’s load assignment throughout the year. Potential secondary responsibilities could be, but are not limited to, the following: facility duties, assist with event management, intramural program supervision and sports information assignments. These additional assignments are subject to qualifications and availability and will be determined by the director of athletics in consultation with respective head coaches.
 
Be professional in all environments whether actively leading the team or being a representative of the program.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Be on your feet for extended periods of time
  • Operate personal vehicle, school vehicles
  • Work potentially long hours, including early mornings
  • Lift and transport equipment up to 50 lbs. 

WORK SCHEDULE:

  • Employment runs from August-May, but some work may be required during June and July with recruiting, fundraising, summer camps, etc.
  • 5-6 days per week, with time split between being on campus at Bluffton University and travel to tournaments during the fall and spring seasons and any recruiting trips. 

WORK AGREEMENT DATES:
Position begins Aug. 1, 2025, and ends May 31, 2026

SUPERVISION
Reports to the head volleyball coach and director of athletics

DEGREE OBTAINED:
Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Arts in Organizational Management (MAOM) or Master of Social Work (MSW)

COMPENSATION:
Full tuition waiver with competitive stipend, room and board.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Resumes for this position will be accepted via email at yarnells@bluffton.edu 

Please combine your cover letter, resume, three professional references and any additional materials as one PDF file attached to the email. 

Candidates will be contacted via email upon receipt of their resume. Candidates selected for interviews will be notified of the next step in the process. 

DEADLINE:
Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Employment decisions are based on merit and university needs, and not on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by law. As a religious institution, Bluffton University expressly reserves its rights to appoint faculty and staff who share a commitment to the Christian faith which is consistent with the Mennonite/Anabaptist beliefs of the university’s founding and supporting church. EOE.
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