Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach

Job no : 493262

Work type : Exempt Staff

Location : Gambier, OH

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Kenyon College invites applications for the position of Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach. This is a full time, 10-month reporting position with benefits. Under the general direction of the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach, this coach will be responsible for assisting in all facets of the NCAA D-III Women’s Volleyball program in accordance and compliance with NCAA, NCAC, and Kenyon College policies and regulations. The Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach contributes to success in the following areas : recruiting qualified student-athletes, ensuring a positive student-athlete experience, day-to-day operations, and successful and positive coaching of the volleyball student-athletes. Additional responsibilities will be assigned in game management, teaching, and / or administration.

It is also expected that the Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach will embrace the department mission of fostering learning and developing community with a focus on the values of citizenship, competition, resiliency, sportsmanship, and teamwork within Kenyon’s unique campus culture. Successful candidates will be able to show a demonstrated commitment to inclusion in their support for students from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic, religious, and national backgrounds.

Essential Functions :

• Mentor student athletes.
• Coach athletes on both offense and defense. Advise and instruct student-athletes on skill development in all position groups.
• Teach the basic fundamentals of the game using a skill set that will complement the head coach’s.
• Provide opportunities for captains and players to become scholars of the game of volleyball.
• Represent Kenyon College always in a positive and enthusiastic light.
• Lead and assist with designated departmental, divisional, and / or College committees, initiatives and processes.
• Develop meaningful connections with students, staff and faculty by being available and visible on campus.
• Recruit academically and athletically strong applicants for admission in the selective, highly competitive application pool at Kenyon College utilizing ARMS software, including preparing promotional materials.
• Work in conjunction with athletic trainers to maintain student-athlete welfare.
• Stay up-to-date with sport and coaching best practices in order to provide opportunities for all involved in the program to become students of the game by sharing knowledge of the sport.
• All coaches are assigned additional duties in the areas of event / game management and teaching. These responsibilities are determined annually by Event Manager, Facility Manager(s) and Director of Athletics, Fitness and Recreation.

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Compensation and Benefits

Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and commensurate with experience. In addition to an attractive salary, Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association , children of employees are eligible for 90% tuition waivers at nineteen other of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges.

We also offer health, dental and vision insurance, TIAA retirement, and many other benefits , including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners. Details about benefits as well as conditions of employment are described more fully in our Staff Handbook .

Kenyon is a unique place to live and work. To discover why it should be your next home, click here .

Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and / or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law. Kenyon College has a strong commitment to an inclusive environment that welcomes all voices and perspectives.

Advertised : 16 Nov 2025 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close : Open until filled

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