Graduate Assistant at FPU Only - Assistant Coach Women's Volleyball AY 26-27 | Franklin Pierce University

About The Position

Franklin Pierce University is seeking a highly motivated and energetic Graduate Assistant Coach for Women's Volleyball for academic year 2026–2027. The position is a two-year appointment requiring 20 hours of work per week. It includes tuition remission and a stipend of $666.67 per month worked. Appointment is contingent on admission to Franklin Pierce University's Graduate School, with full acceptance into its MBA graduate program required before consideration. The candidate must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00. Under the general direction of the Director of Athletics and Head Coach, the Graduate Assistant supports coaching, instruction, recruiting, team administration, game preparation, and community involvement. The role includes helping develop student-athletes in volleyball and supporting the mission and goals of the Athletic Department. The candidate should value diversity, equity, and inclusion and work collaboratively across campus in support of the University's student-centered liberal arts mission.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution; a bachelor's degree is required.
• Full acceptance into Franklin Pierce University's MBA graduate program is required before consideration.
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00.
• Proven integrity and leadership, and thorough knowledge of women's volleyball.
• Commitment and ability to motivate, teach, counsel, and recruit academically qualified student-athletes.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively across campus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, email, and the Internet; ability to learn new applications and information systems quickly.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including providing information and responding to questions in person and by phone, and writing routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to solve practical problems, interpret varied instructions, work independently and as part of a group, develop and execute project plans, and apply logic.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years of successful coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience is also noted.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division II rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in organizing and conducting traditional-season and out-of-season practices.
• Instruct and develop student-athletes in volleyball rules, strategies, and techniques for practices and competition.
• Assist the Head Coach as a department and college representative during team travel for in-season and out-of-season competitions.
• Assist with operational budget matters, including uniform and equipment purchases, team travel planning and coordination, and fundraising strategies.
• Assist the Head Coach with in-season and out-of-season scheduling, following NCAA guidelines for season dates and competition.
• Represent the Department of Athletics at on-campus Admissions Open Houses and other predetermined events.
• Assist the Head Coach in achieving recruiting goals approved by the Director of Athletics.
• Work with the Head Coach and Office of Admission to recruit qualified incoming freshmen and transfer student-athletes, including off-campus contacts and evaluations and representing the College during campus prospect visits.
• Support the mission and goals of the Athletic Department and participate in community involvement.

Benefits

• Tuition remission
• Stipend of $666.67 per month worked