A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and acceptance into a master’s program at McKendree University is required.

Responsibilities: •Assist the staff in executing practice sessions, drills, and match scouting. •Support both men’s and women’s head coaches in aspects of recruiting, scouting, and visit organization. •Assist with team travel arrangements, gameday operations, and overall team logistics. •Assist in the management and creation of engaging content for the teams social media platforms, staying current with trends to enhance recruiting and program visibility. •Perform additional duties as assigned by the men’s and women’s volleyball head coaches, assistant coach, and athletic department.

Qualifications: •The successful candidate will also have some coaching experience and playing experience at the NAIA or NCAA division I or II level. •Excellent communication, leadership, and organization skills. •Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. •Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.

FLSA Category: Exempt Salary Range: $350.00 stipend on a bi-weekly basis during the academic year.

McKendree University benefits information can be found here. Full-time graduate assistants may only participate in the medical insurance plan and the 403(b) defined compensation retirement plan. Matching contributions are not available.

Qualified candidates should complete and submit the McKendree Employment Application and send a letter of interest referencing Job #GVOL12 with a resume/CV and contact information for three professional references to the Department of Human Resources at hr@mckendree.edu.

McKendree University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.

About McKendree University

McKendree University, Illinois’ first and finest, is a private university in Lebanon, Ill., just 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis. The school has approximately 2,000 full-time students and offers both undergraduate and graduate school programs. As a private, independent university, we are committed to providing a personalized education that allows student to reach their full potential. The University has a long tradition of quality and success in intercollegiate athletics and sponsors 36 intercollegiate sports programs. The University is a member of Division II of the NCAA and is a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

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