Instructional Technician-Assistant Coach (Volleyball)

Instructional Technician-Assistant Coach (Volleyball)

Closing Date: 06/18/2026

Definition:

The Athletics department is seeking a talented individual to fill the position of Instructional Technician - Assistant Coach (Volleyball).

West Valley College, though just minutes from the heart of the Silicon Valley, is in a beautiful park-like setting on 143 wooded acres. Our staff and faculty are among the most qualified in the state and our students appreciate the college for its friendly staff and supportive atmosphere.

Under direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor, Intercollegiate Athletics, the selected candidates primary responsibility will be to serve as an assistant coach to the volleyball program; to improve athletic performance, to supervise training sessions, evaluate athletes, and maintain athlete records; to collaborate with head coach, faculty, and sports medicine staff; and to ensure the safe and professional operation of the volleyball program.

Applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and life experiences to address the cultural and educational needs of a culturally diverse student population are encouraged to apply.

Assignment:

100% of full time, 37.5 hours per week, 12 months per year, with anticipated start date of August 2026. Schedule may change to include some evening or weekend hours, as needed. This position is a member of the West Valley-Mission Classified Employees Association ( WVMCEA ), Office, Technical & Business Services Employee Unit.

Work locations: West Valley College, Saratoga, CA

Salary and Benefits:

Anticipated Hiring Range:

• $6,920.67 - $7,530.25 monthly ( WVMCEA Salary Schedule, Range 56, Steps A-C).

Benefits include:

• Employer-contributed medical, dental and vision for employee, spouse, and/or dependents.
• Employer-paid long term disability for employee.
• Employer-provided life insurance.
• 14 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday annually; paid non-workdays between Christmas and New Year.
• 12 days vacation leave accrued annually; rate increases step-wise up to maximum 22 days vacation leave accrued annually.
• 12 days sick leave accrued annually.
• Personal necessity leave and personal business leave.
• Educational growth incentive program from $45 to $225 monthly.
• $1000 longevity award annually after 10 years of service and $1,500 longevity award annually after 15 years of service.
• CalPERS retirement.
• Position is union affiliated.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Education: Equivalent to an Associates degree from an accredited college with major coursework in Kinesiology or a related field.
• Experience: Two years of responsible experience in coaching assigned sport.

AND

Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

AND

License and Certification

• Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid CPR certification.

Desired Qualification:

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following desired qualification(s):

• Two years of experience working with Intercollegiate Volleyball
• Excellent organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to motivate and develop student-athletes
• Bachelors degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Health and safety precautions used for assigned sport.
• Operation, maintenance, and repair of specialized equipment and materials used for assigned sport.
• Methods and techniques of fundamentals for assigned sport.
• Modern office procedures, systems, and equipment.

Ability to:

• Ability to demonstrate the appropriate skills and techniques to be used by the athletes.
• Ability to visually monitor athletes.
• Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, and moving equipment/boxes up to 50 lbs.
• Train and direct the work of student assistants and team managers.
• Operate and maintain an instructional classroom at a community college.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand operations, and observe safety rules.
• Intermittently analyze problem equipment; identify and locate equipment and supplies; interpret schedules and lab descriptions; remember equipment location; and explain jobs to others.
• Provide technical support for instructors and students in an instructional lab environment.
• Maintain a clean and safe lab environment.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
• Operate and use modern office equipment including computers and applicable software.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.
• Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Relate effectively with people of varied academic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy.
• Establish and maintain effective, cooperative and collaborative working relationships with others.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare materials, set up, and disassemble the assigned training space according to prescribed schedule.
• Prepare and customize practice plans specifically related to a sport.
• Set up, operate, and demonstrate the use of specialized equipment needed for sport.
• Organize equipment, devices and apparatus at the training facility for ease of location and use; apply appropriate labeling.
• Assist in opponent scouting, film breakdown, and game plan preparation.
• Assist in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
• Coordinate and plan campus visits of prospective student-athletes and their families.
• Coordinate team travel arrangements with transportation companies, dining establishments and hotels.
• Coordinate community outreach programs such as weekend clinics and weeklong summer camps.
• Communicate with faculty regarding operations, procedures, and equipment.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of supplies and equipment; procure quotes for new equipment and supplies; track and monitor equipment checkout; issue and distribute instructional materials for faculty and student use for designated sport.
• Research new training equipment and technological trends for assigned sport.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other district employees, students, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Applicant Information:

APPLICATION INFORMATION :

• Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including: (1) A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application; (2) Supplemental application questions; (3) Resume; (4) Unofficial copies of transcripts, if requested; (5) Cover letter and/or reference list, if requested; and (6) Any requested licenses or certificates, if applicable.
• All sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly.
• Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Do NOT send unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will be removed from your application and will not be used for consideration of employment.
• The employment application and supporting documents represent you; it is to your advantage to fill out the application form carefully and completely.
• If you have a question that isnt covered in our FAQs , please contact us at View email address on staff.academickeys.com.

ABOUT TRANSCRIPTS :

• If a minimum requirement is possession of a degree, then a copy of transcripts is required to be included with your application to verify the degree being awarded. If no transcripts are included or the transcript does not show a degree conferred AND degree conferred date, the application may be screened as not meeting minimum requirements, the application may be screened as not meeting minimum requirements.
• Should the minimum qualifications state "any combination equivalent to," then additional relevant work experience may substitute for education. In this case, please upload a document stating such in the Required Transcripts document field.
• Degrees must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education.
• Candidates with degrees earned outside of the United States must provide official certification of equivalency to U. S. degrees by a certified U. S. credential review service, must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course of the transcripts) and must be submitted with this online application.
• If you do not have an electronic version of the transcript, you can get it scanned at an office supply or copy store; then attach the electronic version of your transcript to this online application.
• Copies of diplomas, grade reports, graduation petitions, transcript evaluations requests, or similar documents WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of transcripts.
• When uploading transcripts, please ensure they are NOT encrypted, secured, or password-protected or they will be rejected by the system.

For reasonable accommodations and assistance, contact:
Office of Human Resources, Attn: Recruitment
14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
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Selection Process:

SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION :

• After the deadline date, a committee will review and evaluate applications and supporting materials to select the applicants to be interviewed. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview.
• All candidates will receive an e-notification to acknowledge receipt of their application materials. If not contacted within 3-6 weeks following the close of the recruitment, no suitable match was determined at this time.
• Travel expenses to attend first-level interview are the responsibility of the candidate.
• Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned or duplicated.
• The district may choose to re-advertise or indefinitely delay filling a position. Some positions may include first and second level interviews.
• The district reserves the right to contact former, current, the most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment records of applicants.
• Any tentative verbal offer of employment is contingent upon formal approval of the college Governing Board.
• Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she is authorized to work in the United States.
• The district does not provide visa sponsorship.

EEO STATEMENT :

West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and employment environment. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, ancestry, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, military or veteran status, and medical condition consistent with applicable federal and state laws.

Special Instructions to the Applicant:

Posting Number: FY22/23-337FT
Open Date: 05/28/2026
Close Date: 06/18/2026
Open Until Filled: No

For more information on this position and to apply, please visit our website at the following link: wvm.peopleadmin.com

West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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