Head Men's Volleyball Coach

University of Mary Washington; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mary Washington Athletics department seeks a dynamic Head Men's Volleyball Coach to lead its program on a full-time basis. The role encompasses practice and game preparation, recruiting prospective student-athletes, academic oversight, fundraising, scheduling, budget management, and supervising assistant coaches to promote student-athlete development and program success.

You will work closely with Athletics staff and university partners to ensure compliance with NCAA rules and

Qualifications

• Experience coaching at the collegiate level or as a student-athlete.
• Knowledge of volleyball techniques, strategies, rules, and coaching methods.
• Understanding NCAA rules, regulations, and compliance in collegiate athletics.
• Ability to develop effective practice plans, training programs, and game strategies.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Capacity to lead and direct a men’s volleyball program.
• Ability to foster a positive team culture emphasizing leadership and well-being.
• Ability to collaborate with Athletics, university departments, prospective student-athletes, families and alumni.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the volleyball program and oversee daily operations.
• Direct practice, game preparation, and recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
• Ensure academic oversight and student-athlete well-being.
• Oversee fundraising, budgeting, scheduling, and facilities.
• Supervise assistant coaches and support program administration.

Skills

Collegiate coaching

Volleyball techniques

NCAA rules/compliance

Practice planning

Communication skills

Leadership & direction

Team culture & well-being

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

UMW Athletics seeks qualified applicants for the full-time position of Head Men's Volleyball Coach. The Head Coach will provide leadership for the volleyball program and oversee all aspects of its day-to-day operations including, but not limited to, practice and game preparation, recruitment of prospective student-athletes, academic oversight of student-athletes, fundraising, facility and contest scheduling, budget management, supervision of assistant coaches, and other duties as assigned.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

• An expressed interest in collegiate coaching.
• Knowledge of competitive volleyball techniques, strategies, rules, and coaching methodologies.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules, regulations, and compliance requirements applicable to collegiate athletics.
• Skill in developing and implementing effective practice plans, training programs, and competitive strategies.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide leadership and strategic direction for a collegiate men’s volleyball program.
• Ability to foster a positive team culture that promotes leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship, accountability, and student-athlete well-being.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Athletics staff, University departments, prospective student-athletes, families, alumni, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to represent the University and Athletics Department professionally and support institutional and departmental goals.

Required Experience:

• Experience as a coach, student assistant or student-athlete.
• Experience planning and conducting practices, providing technical instruction, and supporting the development of student-athletes.

Required Education: N/A

Required Licensure: N/A

Additional Considerations:

• Experience recruiting prospective collegiate student-athletes.
• Previous experience supervising or providing leadership to coaching staff.
• Previous experience supporting program administration, fundraising, budget management, or competition scheduling.