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What is an assistant volleyball coach and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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An assistant volleyball coach is a crucial part of any volleyball team. The position is such that the holder performs many tasks ranging from their expected job duties to the tasks that the coach assigns. An assistant volleyball coach works closely with the head coach and follows their instructions and directions regarding what they want for the team to achieve their team goals.

An assistant volleyball coach must be active during drills and training, as the coach may direct them to perform the team's routines. This is why part of this position's qualifications require experience with the drills and activities that the players engage in. An assistant volleyball coach must have basic and advanced volleyball skills, the ability to communicate effectively with the players, team management skills, and strong organizational skills for developing team strategies, trainings, and drill plans.

The minimum education requirements are a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must have experience in volleyball, either as a former player or as a certified volleyball coach. The average base salary of an assistant volleyball coach is $50,000. Compensations and incentives may be added.

ScoreAssistant Volleyball CoachUS Average
Salary
3.4

Avg. Salary $44,089

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.0

Growth rate 20%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.8
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.22%

Asian 5.42%

Black or African American 8.80%

Hispanic or Latino 13.11%

Unknown 5.74%

White 66.71%

Gender

female 72.98%

male 27.02%

Age - 34
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 34
Stress level
8.0

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.4

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
7.3

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Assistant volleyball coach career paths

Key steps to become an assistant volleyball coach

  1. Explore assistant volleyball coach education requirements

    Most common assistant volleyball coach degrees

    Bachelor's

    74.1 %

    Master's

    10.1 %

    Associate

    9.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific assistant volleyball coach skills

    SkillsPercentages
    NCAA16.99%
    Volleyball Program16.27%
    Assist Head4.64%
    III4.56%
    Head Volleyball4.41%
  3. Complete relevant assistant volleyball coach training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New assistant volleyball coaches learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an assistant volleyball coach based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real assistant volleyball coach resumes.
  4. Research assistant volleyball coach duties and responsibilities

    • Provide guidance for individual athletes and assist them in achieving spots within elite summer rowing programs in Philadelphia.
    • Coach 7th grade team to win a county tournament, conference tournament, and regional championship during first season
    • Model effective teamwork and leadership behavior.
    • Distribute leadership and motivate volleyball players with daily speeches.
  5. Prepare your assistant volleyball coach resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your assistant volleyball coach resume.

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  6. Apply for assistant volleyball coach jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an assistant volleyball coach job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average assistant volleyball coach salary

The average assistant volleyball coach salary in the United States is $44,089 per year or $21 per hour. Assistant volleyball coach salaries range between $29,000 and $67,000 per year.

Average assistant volleyball coach salary
$44,089 Yearly
$21.20 hourly

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2020
Pros

I am extremely happy to correct, guide and to motivate the younger generation always.

Cons

Punishing children for negligible reasons


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A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2020
Pros

The best thing is Developing and making them great players and giving confidence and motivation.

Cons

I hate having bad attitude on the field and off the field.


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A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2019
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I like to motivate kids into becoming acting and follow their dreams on sports they love to do. I'm always encourage kids they can do anything they want if they try hard enough and would most likely succeed in athletic activity if I'm there coaching for them. Want them to have fun and experience how fun it is being the best team in school.


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Updated January 8, 2025

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