An assistant coach is responsible for assisting the head coach in order to ensure the program’s success as directly related to the skill development and performance of the student-athletes, as well as the recruitment, retention, and conduct of the student-athletes. As all staff members are responsible to the policy, procedures and guidelines of Iona University, the assistant coach must also directly report to the head coach and follow the job requirements specific to the particular assignments inherent to the sport. Other responsibilities include:

• Assists with the player development as it relates to proper technique, advanced skill instruction and competition strategy along with team building.
• Assists with evaluation and recruitment of student-athletes.
• Evaluates the performance, conduct, and abilities of individuals and groups as assigned by the head coach.
• Assists, develops, and participates in program planning, contest preparation, scouting, film breakdown, practice sessions, game day activities; coordinates game and practice schedules.
• Monitors and assists in areas as assigned including all compliance forms (ex. CARA LOGS), travel itineraries, strength and conditioning, camps and clinics, recruitment, admissions, academic pre-reads, NLIs, academic enhancement, equipment, financial planning and budgeting, purchasing, and fundraising.
• Assist program and head coach with game film analysis working with data bases such as Volleymetrics.
• Experience in Data Volley and Data Video.
• Available to participate in public relations activities, community outreach programs, marketing and development initiatives as well as alumni engagement.
• Adheres to and enforces all policies and procedures of Iona College, athletics department, MAAC, and NCAA.
• Responsible for knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. If found responsible for a violation of NCAA regulations, will be subject to disciplinary or corrective action, including termination if appropriate. Also, may be responsible for any act or omission that may give rise to a finding that the University has violated an NCAA regulation.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the head coach and/or athletic director.
• This position requires working weekends and holidays and attending athletic events as appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required
• Previous experience with collegia

About Iona University/EEO language

Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of over 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, a prestigious recognition awarded to just five percent of business schools worldwide. The Princeton Review recognized Iona’s on-campus MBA program as a “Best Business School for 2021.” Iona University also recently launched a new, fully online MBA program for even greater flexibility. In July 2021, Iona University and NewYork-Presbyterian announced the establishment of the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences, to be principally located on the University’s new campus in Bronxville, N.Y. Supported by a $20 million gift from NewYork-Presbyterian, the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences offers a new vision for collaborative health care education, modern workforce development, and community care. On July 1, 2022, Iona officially changed its status from College to University, reflecting the growth of its academic programs and the prestige of an Iona education.

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