Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement: The Assistant Coach provides support to the Head Coach for Women's Volleyball with the organization, development, and implementation of a nationally competitive, Division I intercollegiate program. Specific duties include: assisting in all aspects of recruiting, coaching, and mentoring student-athletes, training, assisting in the scheduling of practices and matches; coordinating on and off-campus living arrangements for student-athletes; and other responsibilities as assigned by the head coach. Developing and cultivating relationships with colleagues, alumni, and the general public. Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations as well as dedication to the entire academic development of student-athletes, are essential requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and university rules and regulations, as well as dedication to the full academic development of student-athletes. Strong communication, organization, and administrative skills.

Physical Demands: The position requires prolonged sitting and computer use, as well as the ability to operate standard office equipment with manual dexterity. The role involves occasional standing or walking to attend meetings or conduct orientations and may require lifting light office materials (up to 20 pounds). Visual acuity and effective verbal and auditory communication are essential for reviewing financial data and interacting with employees in person, by phone, or virtually.

Preferences: Playing or coaching experience at the Division I collegiate or international level is preferred.

Licenses/ Certifications: NA

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, and References (3)

Best Consideration Date: August 27, 2026

Posting Close Date: NA

Open Until Filled: Yes

Financial Disclosure Required

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Department

PRES-ICA-Women's Sports

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$75,000 - $88,425.50

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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Assistant Coach, Women's Volleyball