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Assistant volleyball coach roles at U.S. colleges and club programs can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a directly related bachelor's degree. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before you apply, and your coaching credentials, playing background, and academic degree all factor into the specialty occupation determination.
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IMG Academy is the world’s leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future while preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy has been nationally recognized by organizations including Sports Business Journal, USA Today, and the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For for its workplace culture, innovation, and commitment to developing people both on and off the field.
IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for student-athletes and partners through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
- Boarding school and camps, delivered on a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Florida
- Online coaching through IMG Academy+, focused on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
- Online college recruiting through NCSA College Recruiting and SportsRecruits, providing industry-leading recruiting education, tools, and access to a network of more than 40,000 college coaches for student-athletes, families, club coaches, and event operators
- Elevate by IMG Academy, a performance and personal development solution that delivers mindset, leadership, and wellbeing programming to schools, colleges, and organizations through a combination of digital content and immersive experiences
Position Summary:
The Assistant Volleyball Coach, Girls supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the Volleyball program, including athlete development, training implementation, team operations, tournament preparation, administrative responsibilities, and fostering a positive, competitive, and growth-oriented environment. This role helps ensure the program aligns with IMG Academy standards, athlete well-being, academic success, and competitive excellence while delivering a world-class student-athlete experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with planning, organizing, and conducting high-quality volleyball practices, development plans, and training sessions.
- Support the development of athletes' technical, tactical, physical, and mental performance skills.
- Provide instruction in all aspects of volleyball including serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking, defensive systems, transition play, and game strategy.
- Maintain open, two-way communication with student-athletes and parents/guardians regarding progress, goals, and development plans, as well as the student-athlete's overall growth in sport, academics, and campus life.
- Guide student-athletes through tournament preparation, including scheduling, match readiness, scouting reports, post-match review, and performance benchmarks.
- Assist with match-day operations including warm-up management, bench support, statistical review, and competitive strategy implementation.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of volleyball-specific equipment, technology, and methodologies used throughout the Academy.
- Utilize video analysis, performance data, and technology platforms to support athlete development and team performance objectives.
- Serve as a mentor and educator, fostering positive habits, leadership skills, accountability, and sport-specific learning for each student-athlete.
- Continuously evaluate the athletic, academic, and emotional development of each student-athlete and collaborate with leadership to ensure appropriate internal and external resources are engaged.
- Assist with the college placement process by supporting recruiting efforts, creating athlete evaluations, and communicating with college coaches as appropriate.
- Collaborate with Volleyball leadership to regularly review and enhance program structure, content, delivery methods, objectives, and resources, providing recommendations to improve program quality and support business growth.
- Support recruiting and retention initiatives for current and prospective student-athletes.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of camps, clinics, showcases, and special events.
- Travel to tournaments, showcases, and team events as required.
- Assist with inventory management, equipment organization, and facility setup and breakdown.
- Support compliance with IMG Academy, NFHS, NCAA, USAV, and other applicable governing body policies and procedures.
- Build positive relationships with student-athletes, families, staff, and campus partners to promote a high-performance and supportive environment.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety standards, and codes of conduct.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High standard of proficiency in training and coaching techniques
- Experience playing, coaching or managing at a collegiate, club or professional level
- Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management, business administration or a similar sports or business related field or the equivalent
- Strong commitment to student athletes
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience coaching elite junior, collegiate, or professional volleyball athletes.
- Knowledge of video analysis and performance technology platforms such as Hudl, BallTime, DataVolley, or similar systems.
- Experience working camps, clinics, showcases, and recruiting events.
- Bilingual.
- CPR Certification.
- Valid driver's license with the ability to drive for tournaments, matches, and team travel.
- Experience supporting college recruiting and athlete placement processes.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs.
- Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.
- Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.
- Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required
BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires a background check upon offer
- Requires a drug test upon offer
This position requires a Florida Level 2 Background Screening. Learn more about the screening process and requirements by visiting the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Education & Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
BENEFITS:
As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time and seasonal/temporary roles.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
- 401k with an Employer Match
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D
- Gym Discount Program
- Pet Insurance
- Wellbeing Program
- and more!
Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
ABOUT IMG ACADEMY
IMG Academy is the world’s leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future while preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy has been nationally recognized by organizations including Sports Business Journal, USA Today, and the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For for its workplace culture, innovation, and commitment to developing people both on and off the field.
IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for student-athletes and partners through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
- Boarding school and camps, delivered on a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Florida
- Online coaching through IMG Academy+, focused on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
- Online college recruiting through NCSA College Recruiting and SportsRecruits, providing industry-leading recruiting education, tools, and access to a network of more than 40,000 college coaches for student-athletes, families, club coaches, and event operators
- Elevate by IMG Academy, a performance and personal development solution that delivers mindset, leadership, and wellbeing programming to schools, colleges, and organizations through a combination of digital content and immersive experiences
Position Summary:
The Assistant Volleyball Coach, Girls supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the Volleyball program, including athlete development, training implementation, team operations, tournament preparation, administrative responsibilities, and fostering a positive, competitive, and growth-oriented environment. This role helps ensure the program aligns with IMG Academy standards, athlete well-being, academic success, and competitive excellence while delivering a world-class student-athlete experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with planning, organizing, and conducting high-quality volleyball practices, development plans, and training sessions.
- Support the development of athletes' technical, tactical, physical, and mental performance skills.
- Provide instruction in all aspects of volleyball including serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking, defensive systems, transition play, and game strategy.
- Maintain open, two-way communication with student-athletes and parents/guardians regarding progress, goals, and development plans, as well as the student-athlete's overall growth in sport, academics, and campus life.
- Guide student-athletes through tournament preparation, including scheduling, match readiness, scouting reports, post-match review, and performance benchmarks.
- Assist with match-day operations including warm-up management, bench support, statistical review, and competitive strategy implementation.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of volleyball-specific equipment, technology, and methodologies used throughout the Academy.
- Utilize video analysis, performance data, and technology platforms to support athlete development and team performance objectives.
- Serve as a mentor and educator, fostering positive habits, leadership skills, accountability, and sport-specific learning for each student-athlete.
- Continuously evaluate the athletic, academic, and emotional development of each student-athlete and collaborate with leadership to ensure appropriate internal and external resources are engaged.
- Assist with the college placement process by supporting recruiting efforts, creating athlete evaluations, and communicating with college coaches as appropriate.
- Collaborate with Volleyball leadership to regularly review and enhance program structure, content, delivery methods, objectives, and resources, providing recommendations to improve program quality and support business growth.
- Support recruiting and retention initiatives for current and prospective student-athletes.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of camps, clinics, showcases, and special events.
- Travel to tournaments, showcases, and team events as required.
- Assist with inventory management, equipment organization, and facility setup and breakdown.
- Support compliance with IMG Academy, NFHS, NCAA, USAV, and other applicable governing body policies and procedures.
- Build positive relationships with student-athletes, families, staff, and campus partners to promote a high-performance and supportive environment.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety standards, and codes of conduct.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High standard of proficiency in training and coaching techniques
- Experience playing, coaching or managing at a collegiate, club or professional level
- Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management, business administration or a similar sports or business related field or the equivalent
- Strong commitment to student athletes
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience coaching elite junior, collegiate, or professional volleyball athletes.
- Knowledge of video analysis and performance technology platforms such as Hudl, BallTime, DataVolley, or similar systems.
- Experience working camps, clinics, showcases, and recruiting events.
- Bilingual.
- CPR Certification.
- Valid driver's license with the ability to drive for tournaments, matches, and team travel.
- Experience supporting college recruiting and athlete placement processes.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs.
- Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.
- Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.
- Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required
BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires a background check upon offer
- Requires a drug test upon offer
This position requires a Florida Level 2 Background Screening. Learn more about the screening process and requirements by visiting the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Education & Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
BENEFITS:
As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time and seasonal/temporary roles.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
- 401k with an Employer Match
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D
- Gym Discount Program
- Pet Insurance
- Wellbeing Program
- and more!
Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Assistant Volleyball Coach Jobs
Document your degree's direct relevance
USCIS scrutinizes whether an assistant volleyball coach role genuinely requires a specific bachelor's degree. Pull your transcripts and gather any kinesiology, sports science, or physical education coursework that maps directly to the coaching duties listed in your offer letter.
Target NCAA Division I and II programs
Division I and II athletic departments have dedicated HR and legal staff familiar with H-1B filings for coaching roles. Smaller club programs and community colleges rarely have the infrastructure to manage a first-time sponsorship filing, so prioritize university postings.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct occupational category before negotiations so you know what the floor is and can flag any shortfall early.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Not every athletic department that posts a coaching vacancy has filed for H-1B workers before. Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. university employers with verified LCA filing history for coaching roles so you're only applying where sponsorship is a real option.
Get your coaching certifications translated and evaluated
If you hold national coaching licenses from outside the U.S., have them evaluated by a credential evaluation service before your employer files. USCIS may request evidence that foreign certifications are equivalent to U.S. standards when assessing specialty occupation.
Clarify who files and when in your offer negotiation
H-1B is subject to an annual cap and selection process, so timing matters. Confirm in writing whether the employer will file for the next available cap cycle, whether they'll pay the USCIS filing fees, and what happens to your start date if selection is delayed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an assistant volleyball coach role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS requires that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as kinesiology, sports science, exercise physiology, or physical education. If the job description accepts any degree or lists a degree as preferred rather than required, the specialty occupation argument weakens. The employer must demonstrate through the actual duties that a specific field of study is genuinely necessary.
What visa options exist for foreign assistant volleyball coaches beyond H-1B?
The O-1B visa is worth exploring if you have elite playing or coaching credentials, such as national team representation or significant competitive honors. The J-1 visa exchange visitor category covers coaching roles through designated sponsor organizations. If you're Canadian or Mexican, TN visa status doesn't cover coaching roles, as coaches are not on the USMCA profession list. For long-term options, an employer-sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 green card through PERM labor certification is possible at institutions that can demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available.
How do I find university athletic departments that have sponsored coaching visas before?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history, so you can browse university athletic programs that have already navigated the H-1B process for coaching or related roles. Starting with programs that have prior filing experience saves significant time and reduces the risk of an employer backing out because they've never handled an immigration filing before.
Will my overseas playing or coaching experience count toward the specialty occupation requirement?
Playing experience alone doesn't satisfy the specialty occupation standard, which is degree-based, not experience-based. Coaching experience can support your case as supplemental evidence showing the role requires specialized knowledge, but USCIS treats education as the primary qualifying factor. If your degree isn't in a directly related field, your employer may need to submit a detailed position description and expert opinion letter arguing that the complexity of the duties demands a specific academic background.
Is the H-1B the right visa if the coaching role is part-time or seasonal?
H-1B status can technically cover part-time roles, but the prevailing wage obligation still applies at the pro-rated hours, and many part-time coaching positions don't meet the salary threshold DOL sets for the occupation and location. Seasonal or single-semester contracts create additional complications because H-1B status is typically granted for up to three years. A J-1 exchange visitor arrangement through a designated sponsor may fit short-term or visiting coaching roles more cleanly than H-1B.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Assistant Volleyball Coach jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.