JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Assistant Director of Coach Development
Department Code & Name: 202-Club Support
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Remote (U.S.-based) with occasional travel for site visits and business-related events
About LOVB (League One Volleyball):
League One Volleyball (LOVB) is reimagining women's sports. Launched in 2019, our company is a mission-led sports performance, training and media enterprise that will change the game of volleyball in the USA and empower new generations of female athletes.
It is a groundbreaking time for volleyball in the US with our historic triple Olympic Gold medals in Women's Indoor, Beach and Sitting Volleyball. Volleyball is already the #1 most played girls' youth sport. There are 38M current and former players today. Of major sports, it's the only one that is women-first (~90% of players are female). But the volleyball market has been almost entirely missed by traditional sports investors, brands, and media.
LOVB is capturing this opportunity by creating a strong club business, and from that built-in audience and fandom, is creating the best Pro League in the world and a digital ecosystem that will connect all aspects of LOVB. This community-up approach will drive participation and fandom, while enabling greater empowerment for girls and young women living this amazing sport. In this role, you will join a mission-driven, roll-up-your-sleeves team of innovators and builders who have come together to change the paradigm of professional volleyball and women’s sports.
Job Summary:
The goal of the Assistant Director of Coach Development is to empower and connect every LOVB coach, both professionally and personally and to transform athletes’ lives on and off the court.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Travel to 3-4 LOVB Clubs per month to deliver coaching clinics. Each clinic has very different needs, but the Assistant Director needs to be in their gyms.
- Assist in leading Coach Development Initiatives for 3,000 LOVB Coaches, focusing on innovative teaching and coaching methods.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with the Coach of Coaches at each LOVB Club, serving as a mentor and resource.
- Lead in the creation and development of engaging, educational content for the Haystack intranet, including resources for coach development and practice planning.
- Provide guidance and support to Coach of Coaches in all aspects of coach development ensuring alignment with LOVB standards.
- BE a versatile and approachable figure with the LOVB coaching community, helping coaches navigate challenges and foster a collaborative environment.
- Serve as a leader and ambassador for LOVB in the broader volleyball community, representing the organization’s values and mission.
- Organize and facilitate regional coach development clinics, bringing together coaches for advanced training and collaboration.
- Help in organizing and leading Sister/Brother Club visits, fostering inter-club collaboration and shared learning experiences.
- Work closely with Directors to develop and execute, as well as implement 3- and 5-year strategic plans for Coach Development across all LOVB Clubs.
- Connect with the volleyball community to bring the best volleyball minds to the LOVB coaching community for continued education.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Must have an understanding of the sport of volleyball and the volleyball community.
- A clear and friendly communication style with strong listening skills, both written and verbal; customer service mind-set.
- Must be a positive, proactive, think outside the box, and organized team player.
- Strong ability to both think strategically and execute.
- Energetic, approachable and optimistic. Able to work with various personalities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize appropriately and handle multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal guidance.
- Ready to work when and where the community is there to connect. This may include nights and weekends.
Education and Experience:
- Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders and proven success at building excellent working relationships; poise and maturity in relationship building a necessity.
- A bachelor’s degree in sports science, exercise science, kinesiology, physical education or equivalent.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements (Remote):
- Ability to operate a computer and use a keyboard, mouse, and video conferencing tools.
- Ability to clearly communicate via video, phone, and written channels.
- Travel may be required for site visits and events.
