Head Men's Volleyball Coach

Hood College; Frederick, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood College is seeking a full-time Head Men’s Volleyball Coach in Frederick, MD, to recruit and retain qualified student-athletes, develop their volleyball and academic skills, and prepare the team for matches. The role includes fundraising, community involvement, and ensuring adherence to NCAA and college policies.

The position reports to the Director of Athletics and requires coordinating practices, travel, and budget management while upholding Hood College’s mission as a student-centered

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coaching, Recruiting, and Team Administration (85%) per the job posting.
• Work with Director of Athletics on yearly recruiting goals for the program.
• Provide instruction on skill development, critique, rules and strategies.
• Organize and conduct practices and develop team travel plans.
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies for the team.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA regulations and college policies.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Team Administration

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Email

Job description

Frederick, Maryland
Frederick, MD 21701, USA

Description

Under the general direction of the Director of Athletics, the full-time Head Men’s Volleyball Coach will recruit and retain qualified student-athletes for the men’s volleyball program, instruct and develop student-athletes in volleyball and academics, prepare team for matches, fundraise and assist in community involvement. Additionally, the Head Coach will also support the mission and goals of Hood College.

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Coaching, Recruiting, and Team Administration (85%)

• Work with Director of Athletics on yearly recruiting goals for the program;
• Provide instruction on related skill development and critique, rules, technologies and strategies;
• Adjust gameday strategies in matches as needed;
• Model and instruct student-athletes in departmental, College, Conference, and NCAA policies and procedures including Hood Honor Code, Alcohol Policy, Code of Conduct, Travel Policy, Conference bylaws and proceedings, and NCAA guidelines;
• Organize and conduct practices during the traditional and non-traditional seasons;
• Develop team travel and security plans in compliance with departmental and College guidelines for safety and other requirements;
• Serve as the representative of the department and the College during team travel for in- and out-of-season competition. Supervise team during all travel, lead team during the event;
• Manage and account for budget. Submit required forms and reports to Director of Athletics and Accounting Department;
• Develop and implement fund-raising strategies for team;
• Assure currency with NCAA regulations, Conference bylaws and proceedings, and departmental policies. Participate in NCAA and Conference meetings and voting procedures as appropriate;
• Refer student-athletes to College resources as necessary to assist with academic, medical, and/or personal issues that may arise throughout the year;
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Athletics.
• Work with the office of Conference Events and Services (CES) on coordinating athletic rentals and reserving athletic facilities;
• Direct interested outside vendors towards the office of CES;
• Assist in identifying site supervisors for outside rentals.

Qualifications

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

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

Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), e-mail and Internet. Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications.

Language Skills

Oral communication skills to enable the incumbent to effectively present information and respond to questions from and build relationships with groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures manuals.

Mathematical Skills

Proficient with statistical and financial concepts. Must have the ability to apply those concepts to tracking, projections, goal setting and interpreting reports. Must be able to draw conclusions from reports and make cost effective decisions regarding programs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to work independently and as a member of a group in developing and executing project plans. Ability to work in theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use fingers, hands, reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is required to sit. The employee may occasionally be required to stand and lift and move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The work environment described here is representative of what an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level is usually moderate, and could include interaction with other employees, students, the public, telephones, and other office equipment.

Compensation

This is a position with an annual starting salary range of $49,500 to $55,000 depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, training, and other relevant factors. Hood College has provided a compensation range representing its good faith estimate of what the College may pay for the position at the time of posting. The College may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. Hood College offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefits. Learn more about Hood College .

Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, religion, or age in recruitment, admission and access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs, services, benefits, or activities as required by applicable laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and students. Inquiries about discrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referred to the Coordinator for Title IX, Alumnae Hall, 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701 (AD 308), [phone]. For complete information on Hood College's nondiscrimination policy, please visithttp://www.hood.edu/non-discrimination/.

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