Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

Assist the Head Coach with the organization, development, and implementation of a nationally competitive Division I program. This role emphasizes player development, recruiting assistance, and summer camp management, while providing operational support to the program. Key

Responsibilities:
Player Development & Practice: Assist the Head Coach in practice planning and execution. Actively participate in the on-court coaching and technical development of student-athletes.

Summer Camp Lead: Build, organize, and run the university’s Volleyball Summer Camps. Manage marketing, registration, staffing, and operations to generate revenue and promote the program.

Recruiting: Assist with recruiting efforts as assigned by the Head Coach, including evaluating and communicating with prospective student-athletes.

Scouting: Assist the coaching staff with opponent scouting and film breakdown to prepare the team for competition.

Assist in Operations and Logistics: Support the program's daily functions, including coordinating student-athlete housing arrangements and assisting with team operational needs.

Compliance: Maintain strict compliance with NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations.

Physical Demands: The scope of the position frequently requires evening, weekend, and holiday work (non-standard work hours). While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee operates a computer and various office devices, including telephones, copy machines, and fax machines; frequently moves around the facility and event site before, during, and after events to assist clients; and consistently communicates with others via telephone, email, and in person to exchange accurate information. The position requires standing, walking, kneeling, or crouching, balancing, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Preferences: Previous coaching experience; Collegiate or Club level preferred.

Licenses/ Certifications: NA

Additional Job Details

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

Best Consideration Date: February 9, 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

$50,000 - $68,000

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, Volleyball