Head Coach Women's Volleyball

E03 Vermont State University; Castleton (VT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermont State University is seeking a head women’s volleyball coach to lead all aspects of the program, including practice and game preparation and the supervision of staff. You will recruit and retain qualified student‑athletes while ensuring their academic success and welfare.

You will also manage team travel, engage in alumni relations, and participate in fundraising and other departmental duties within Athletics and Recreation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sports administration, recreation, physical education, or related discipline.
• Master’s degree desirable.
• Two to four years of relevant coaching experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Practice and game preparation.
• Supervision of the assistant coaching staff.
• Recruitment and retention of qualified student‑athletes.
• Overseeing academic success and student‑athlete welfare.
• Managing team travel including transportation, lodging and meals.
• Actively engaging in alumni relations and fundraising activities.
• Performing other administrative duties within the Athletics and Recreation Department as assigned.

Skills

Coaching skills

Recruiting

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of NCAA rules

Student-athlete development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sports administration, recreation, physical education, or related discipline

Master’s degree desirable

Two to four years of relevant coaching experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

SSE

Colleague

Self-Service

Slate

Perceptive Content

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

The head women’s volleyball coach is responsible for the general oversight and leadership of all aspects of the volleyball program.

Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Practice and game preparation.
• Supervision of the assistant coaching staff.
• Recruitment and retention of qualified student‑athletes.
• Overseeing academic success and student‑athlete welfare.
• Managing team travel including transportation, lodging and meals.
• Actively engaging in alumni relations and fundraising activities.
• Performing other administrative duties within the Athletics and Recreation Department as assigned.

Supervision

General supervision is received from the Director of Athletics.

Supervision exercised over part‑time assistant coaches, graduate assistants, student workers and student interns.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sports administration, recreation, physical education, or related discipline.
• Master’s degree desirable.
• Two to four years of relevant coaching experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations; understanding of Vermont State University’s educational goals, accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion; awareness of socio‑economic and educational challenges of rural students; familiarity with holistic student success approaches.

Skills: Strong technical coaching skills; broad knowledge of athletic facilities, management, coaching, recruiting; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; proficiency or ability to learn technologies such as SSE, Colleague, Self‑Service, Slate, Microsoft products, and Perceptive Content; accountability, organization, problem‑solving.

Abilities: Positive influence on student skill development; foster student success goals; demonstrate positive attitude toward Vermont State University; support a diverse community; collaborate with university personnel and external stakeholders; willingness to work weekends and evenings.

Other Details

Scheduled Hours: Weekly 37.5 hours.

Budgeted Wage: $52,000 - $55,000.

Exempt Status: Exempt (Grade: S12).