Head Coach, Men’s Volleyball

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement all aspects of the recruiting process.
• Identify and evaluate prospective student athletes.
• Engage in communication with the prospects, parents, coaches, and other advisors through extensive travel, written and verbal correspondence.
• Attract potential student-athletes to Manhattanville University.
• Communicate with Compliance Officer to ensure that all NCAA policies are followed.
• Oversee and direct all aspects of coaching during practice and games.
• Enhance the development of the student-athletes volleyball skills through team practice and one-on-one instruction.
• Ensure that proper safety procedures are followed by all student-athletes.
• Work with athletics trainers and physicians to implement team wellness and conditioning programs.
• Provide direction to the Strength and Conditioning coach as to the desired training goals.
• Understand current and changing NCAA, Skyline Conference, and Manhattanville Compliance Policy and Procedures as they relate to the Volleyball programs.
• Maintain consistent communication with Manhattanville’s compliance staff and athletic administrators.
• Take every reasonable precaution to ensure that all members of the volleyball coaching staff comply fully with such rules, regulations, and policies.
• Monitor academic progress of student athletes.
• Coordinate the program's fundraising activities.
• Perform the scheduling of contests.
• Perform other additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Travel required for competitions and recruiting.
• Perform game-day supervision duties of other sporting events as assigned.
• Knowledge of effective coaching techniques and best practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with school administrators, parents, students, and alumni.
• Ability to lead and work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, coaches, athletic and university administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (required).
• Current knowledge of rules and policies of the NCAA Division III.
• Intercollegiate coaching and playing experience.
• Recruiting at a collegiate level.
• CPR/AED Certified.
• Valid Driver’s License.