Job Title: Division III Assistant Coach, Women's Volleyball

Department: Volleyball, Women

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt/ Salaried

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

Colorado College (“CC”) is a private, four-year, highly selective liberal arts college of 2,300 undergraduate students and a small Master of Arts in teaching program. It is located on a 99-acre campus adjacent to downtown, ‘Olympic City’, Colorado Springs. The campus sits on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains at the foot of Pikes Peak. The college operates an innovative curricular approach, known as the Block Plan, which entails students taking one course at a time for three and a half weeks, with the academic year divided into eight “blocks.” The Colorado College Department of Athletics sponsors 17 varsity programs. Fifteen programs compete at the NCAA Division III level and two at the Division I level. Division III programs are members of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC), with the exception of Men’s Lacrosse (independent) and Women’s Lacrosse (WIAC affiliate). Division I Men’s Hockey is a member of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) and Division I Women’s Soccer competes as an affiliate member of the Mountain West Conference (MWC).  

Job Summary

The primary function of this position is to provide mentorship and instruction to student-athletes within the women’s basketball program as we seek to win an SCAC championship and represent Colorado College in the NCAA tournament.

Responsibilities

· Instruct student athletes in the proper execution of sport-specific techniques, strategies, and conditioning; provide education through practice and individual/small group workouts. Provide instruction in similar ways regarding leadership development and team building.

· Develop and maintain positive, professional and effective communication with student athletes. Meet with small groups of student-athletes and individual student-athletes on a regular basis.

· Utilize video and VOLLEYMETRICS for coaching, instruction, contest preparation, completion of scouting reports, offering game plan thoughts, and post-contest film review for both student athlete and staff development.

· Recruit highly qualified student-athletes to a competitive academic and athletic environment through phone calls, electronic communication, video conferences, personal visits, and attendance at recruiting events; identify prospects through the use of scouting, video evaluation, communicating with coaches, and other methods.

· Assist in travel coordination for team trips and recruiting trips.

· Assist in program fundraising, gear/supply design and ordering, alumni relations outreach, marketing and execution of camps/clinics, and development of community service projects.

· Promote the program through developing/maintaining a positive and consistent team social media presence.

· Serve as a game day event supervisor for select events for other programs.

· Abide by conference, NCAA, and Colorado College rules, regulations and bylaws. Be an active member of the AVCA. Engage in professional development annually.

· Actively support the college’s plan to be an antiracist institution by understanding, engaging with, and promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity in the college community.

· Reinforce mental health as a priority for our student-athletes and be versed in departmental/campus resources.

· Serve as liaison for marketing and social media content and strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution plus a minimum of three years playing/coaching experience at the college level; proficient in computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and social media platforms; proven ability to develop strong working relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socio-economic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity; available to work evening and weekend hours and to travel extensively, often by airplane. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by Colorado College’s motor vehicle insurance carrier.

Other Position Details:

• Does not supervise others
• Position requires driving CC vehicles (drivers must be eligible for coverage under CC's insurance plan)

Application Instructions

• Application Deadline - last day to submit an application: 3/12/25
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• Band B; $45,000 to $50,000 per year

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 7.34 hours of vacation per pay period (176 hours or 22 days per year) and 4 hours of sick time per pay period (96 hours or 12 days per year)
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits including free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu

E-Verify Information:

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Benefit Information:

Please refer to https://mybensite.com/coloradocollege/

Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html