Head Coach of Women's Volleyball

Job Summary

The head coach is responsible for the management and administration of all aspects of a successful NCAA Division III women's volleyball program. The head coach will manage the volleyball program to ensure competitive performance of the team and satisfactory growth and development of a diverse set of student-athletes. 

Summary of Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Coaching

• Teaching, analyzing performance and coaching game techniques and strategies of volleyball in preparation for and during athletic competitions
• Establish strong relationships with student-athletes and maintain effective lines of communication
• Monitor academic progress of volleyball student-athletes
• Understand academic needs, communicate with faculty liaisons, identify any issues that may occur, and provide direction and guidance when necessary
• Develop student-athletes of character who are committed to fostering a campus environment of respect and inclusion
• Schedules and conducts regular practice sessions daily or several times weekly during the season
• Maintains detailed statistics and records, evaluation reports, etc. for each student-athlete
• Determines competitive event schedule, coordinating with teams both inside and out of the Conference
• Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NESCAC, NCAA, and college rules and regulations, and complies with same

Recruiting

• Creates a dynamic and inclusive recruiting plan for the volleyball program
• Lead the effort to scout and recruit high-achieving prospective student-athletes from geographically and demographically diverse populations
• Coordinates all phases of recruiting activities
• Coordinates and organizes potential student-athlete on-campus visits

Department responsibilities

• Attend meetings within the department and conference
• Maintains positive relations with alumni and friends groups
• In conjunction with the Office of Advancement, coordinate the program's fundraising activities and the outreach of alumni
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches
• Manage program budget, travel, and logistics with Department administration
• Performs other duties/functions as requested