Head Men's Volleyball Coach

Under the general direction of the Director of Athletics, this full-time position is responsible for recruiting and retaining qualified student-athletes, instructing and developing them in volleyball and academics, preparing the team for matches, fundraising, and supporting the mission and goals of Hood College.

Responsibilities

• Coaching, Recruiting, and Team Administration (85%)
  • Collaborate with the Director of Athletics on yearly recruiting goals for the program.
  • Provide instruction on skill development, rules, technologies, and strategies; adjust game-day strategies as needed.
  • Model and instruct student-athletes in departmental, College, Conference, and NCAA policies and procedures, including the Hood Honor Code, Alcohol Policy, Code of Conduct, Travel Policy, Conference bylaws, and NCAA guidelines.
  • Organize and conduct practices during traditional and non-traditional seasons.
  • Develop team travel and security plans in compliance with departmental and College guidelines.
  • Serve as the representative of the department and College during team travel for in- and out-of-season competition; supervise the team during all travel.
  • Manage and account for the team budget; submit required forms and reports to the Director of Athletics and Accounting Department.
  • Develop and implement fundraising strategies for the team.
  • Stay current with NCAA regulations, Conference bylaws, and departmental policies; participate in NCAA and Conference meetings and voting procedures as appropriate.
  • Refer student-athletes to College resources for academic, medical, or personal support as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
• Conference Events & Services Liaison (15%)
  • Coordinate athletic rentals and facility reservations with the office of Conference Events and Services (CES).
  • Direct interested outside vendors to the office of CES.
  • Assist in identifying site supervisors for outside rentals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred).
• Proven successful coaching experience, with 2-3 years preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Skills

• Technology Skills
  • Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email, and internet.
  • Ability to learn new applications quickly, including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software.
• Language Skills
  • Strong oral communication skills to present information and build relationships with managers, clients, students, and the public.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures manuals.
• Mathematical Skills
  • Proficient with statistical and financial concepts.
  • Ability to apply concepts to tracking, projections, goal setting, and interpreting reports.
  • Ability to draw conclusions from reports and make cost-effective decisions regarding programs.
• Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to solve practical problems and work with concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
  • Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in developing and executing project plans.
  • Ability to work in theoretical arenas and apply logic as appropriate.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
• Required to sit for extended periods.
• May occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

• Moderate noise level typical of an office environment.
• Interaction with employees, students, the public, telephones, and other office equipment.

Pay

Annual starting salary range of $49,500 to $55,000, depending on skills, qualifications, degrees, certifications, prior job experience, training, and other relevant factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition benefits.