Graduate Assistant: Men's Volleyball Coach
Company: North Park University
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description North Park University, a member
of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin, would like to
announce that applications are now being accepted for the position
of Men's Volleyball Graduate Assistant Coach. The assistantship
will begin in August 2026 and includes tuition remission, a partial
meal plan, and a $3,000 stipend per semester. About North Park
Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university
affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200
students from around the country and the world. Located for over
125 years on the land of the Miami and Potawatomi tribes in what is
today Chicago’s northside, NPU has recently been designated a
Hispanic Serving Institution and is committed to serving diverse
populations. Elevating North Park University’s core distinctives of
Christian, city-centered, and intercultural, NPU values diversity
among its faculty and is committed to building a racially and
culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages
the nomination and candidacies of persons who are Black,
Indigenous, and People of Color regardless of gender. North Park
University is located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago,
one of the most ethnically diverse zip codes in the United States.
It is nine miles from downtown Chicago. The North Park campus has
often been referred to as an oasis in the heart of the city – a
place where students from urban, rural, and suburban backgrounds
alike can call home. And all of this within the major metropolitan
backdrop of Chicago: one of the world’s largest and most
diversified economies, renowned for its museums and music, and
voted best large city in the U.S. for four years in a row by Condé
Nast Traveler. Mission The mission of North Park University is to
prepare students for lives of significance and service through
education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology.
Vision Building on our core institutional identity—Christian,
city-centered, intercultural—our vision is to create a university
of uncommon character and enduring excellence, where faith,
learning, and service meet. Duties and Responsibilities Assists the
head coach with the daily operations of the men’s volleyball
program at North Park University. Analyze performance and instruct
athletes in volleyball techniques and strategies in preparation for
and during athletics competition. Assist with all phases of
competitive NCAA and CCIW compliant recruiting. Execute practice
and match planning/evaluation, including video exchange and
breakdown. Ensure a commitment to the academic success of
volleyball student-athletes, including monitoring academic
performance, attendance, and social behavior. Build and sustain
positive relationships with student-athletes, parents, alumni,
faculty, staff, and the campus community. Manage equipment usage.
Complete other duties as assigned by the Head Men’s Volleyball
Coach, Assistant Vice President for Athletics, and Associate and
Assistant Athletic Directors. Requirements A bachelor’s degree is
required. Applicant must obtain acceptance in a North Park
University graduate program. Coaching or playing experience and
extensive knowledge of the sport of volleyball at the collegiate
level are required. Applicants must be able to work an
untraditional work schedule (i.e., frequent nights and weekends)
and lift and move athletic equipment. A valid driver’s license is
required, and applicant must be able to travel with the team, by
vehicle or plane. Applicants must possess a clear understanding and
personal commitment to North Park’s mission of Christian higher
education.
Keywords: North Park University, Mount Prospect , Graduate Assistant: Men's Volleyball Coach, Education / Teaching , Chicago, Illinois
