Assistant Coach VR Volleyball

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Analyzes performance and instructs student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Recruit student athletes. Observes players while they perform to determine need for individual or team improvement. Coach players individually or in groups, demonstrating techniques. This position is exempt with regard to FLSA overtime provisions.

Primary Duties:

1. Will serve as the Reserve Varsity coach to include practice and skill development sessions and will have some responsibilities with the varsity program;
2. Will assist the Head Coach in scouting, talent assessment and recruiting to reach optimal roster numbers;
3. Will help monitor and support the academic success and retention of student-athletes;
4. Will provide training, direction and encouragement in preparation of student-athletes in team building, team strategy, and sportsmanship;
5. Will analyze player performance and instruct student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition;
6. Will be expected to be a positive role model for student-athletes and have a commitment to the College's mission and values.

Secondary Duties:
1. Will assist in arranging community service activities for team;
2. May plan camps;
3. Will participate in Champions of Character initiatives;
4. Assist with fundraising;
5. Other duties as assigned.

Additional Info

About Us:

PSC's “Campus of a Thousand Oaks,” an arboretum campus, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state's first college, Peru State provides students of all backgrounds access to engaging educational experiences to strengthen and enrich communities, Nebraska and the world. PSC is a member institution of the Nebraska State College System. For more information, visit www.peru.edu or call 1-800-742-4412.

Required Qualifications:

Required Education:Bachelor's degree
Type of Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation, health, or related field.


Required Experience:1 year
Type of Required Experience:

Prior coaching experience is required. Must have knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations. Must have the ability to work in an environment where the education, welfare, and graduation of student-athletes receive primary emphasis. Strong communication, administrative, organizational, and computer skills required. Must be able to work effectively with a diverse student population, many of whom are first generation college students.


Required License/Certification:

Valid Driver's License


Required Knowlege, Skills, Abilities:



Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Education:Master's degree
Type of Preferred Experience:Previous playing experience preferred.


Compliance Requirements:

Background Check

Driver's License

Credit Check

Other Compliance:

Additional Information:

Information at a Glance
Req Id:  781
Org Unit:  Athletics PSC
Application Review Date:  9/2/25
Open Until Filled:  Yes
Union:  Nebraska State College Professional Association (NSCPA)
Job Location:  Peru, NE 68421
Advertised Salary:  $42,257.00
Job Type:  Full-Time
Benefits Eligible:  Yes
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For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:  Eulanda Cade
Special Instructions to Applicant: 

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Posting Start Date:  8/27/25