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　　rAssistant Volleyball Coach

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　　rCategory: rrAdministrative, Professional & Staff Positions

　　rDepartment: INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

　　rLocations: Macomb, IL

　　rPosted: Jan 17, 2024

　　rCloses: Open Until Filledr

　　rType: FT - Continuous

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　　About Western Illinois University:

　　Recognized as a \"Best Midwestern College\" by the Princeton Review.Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher LearningCommission, serves nearly 7,600 students at its traditional, residentialfour-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residentialbranch campus in Moline, IL.

　　Job Description:

　　APPOINTMENT: February 2024.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES: The assistant women\'s volleyball coach isresponsible for assisting the head coach with the conduct of practicesand games, working on individual player development, supervisingpre-season and conditioning programs, assisting with recruitment andcontact of prospective student-athletes, promoting and maintainingpositive public relations, helping to plan and conduct summer camps,plus other duties as assigned by the head coach. Successful candidatemust be committed to the academic success of student-athletes and becommitted to their personal growth and social development. Successfulcandidate must be fully committed to all NCAA, The Ohio ValleyConference, and Western Illinois University Athletics Departmentpolicies and procedures.

　　RANK & SALARY: Negotiable, commensurate with experience. WesternIllinois University offers a competitive benefits package includingdomestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit:http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.

　　Requirements:

　　REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Bachelor\'s Degree;Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills;Collegiate volleyball coaching or playing experience.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Playing and/or coaching volleyball experience at the D1 or D2 level;Excellent organizational and communication skills.For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionallyaccredited degree-granting institution of higher education (orequivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwisestated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

　　Additional Information:

　　THE UNIVERSITY:

　　AboutWIU{target="_blank"}

　　Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstandingeducational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois andwell beyond our region and state. WIU\'s traditional residential campusin Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center ofthe region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus inMoline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate QuadCities region.

　　WIU-Macomb, IL:

　　Western\'s traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensiveslate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate ineducation, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community inwest central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture,industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as thecounty seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providingtwice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in-between).Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad CitiesInternational Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater PeoriaRegional Airport (Peoria, IL).

　　WIU-Quad Cities:*

　　Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, theWIU-Quad Cities campus is the only public four-year regional universitythat serves the Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commutercampus, WIU-Quad Cities offers select undergraduate, graduate, anddoctoral programs. Moline is located just 80 miles north of the Macombcampus and is centered within a diverse, bi-state community of 383,000that offers a broad range of cultural, social, and entertainmentamenities and experiences, as well as varied businesses and industries.

　　WIU Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion andAnti-Racism{target="_blank"}

　　Western Illinois University fosters respect, equity, and inclusion forall students, faculty, and staff. WIU is committed to anti-racism,anti-oppression, equity, social justice, and diversity. We valueinclusion as a core value and as an essential element of Western\'spublic service mission. WIU embraces individual uniqueness and a