Head Volleyball Coach

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JOB SUMMARY

Simmons University an NCAA Division III member of The Great Northeast Athletic Conference is accepting applications for the position of head volleyball coach. Reporting to the Director of Athletics and Recreation this position is responsible for the direction of the volleyball program including but not limited to the recruitment and retention of academically and athletically qualified student athletes supervision of the assistant coach(es) budget management oncourt coaching innovation regarding fundraising and alumni engagement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Conduct all official practices and games 19 weeks

• Create preseason (2 weeks) traditional season (12 weeks) and offseason practice schedules (5 weeks)

• Teach individual skills and game strategy

• Mange team travel trips

• Hire train and supervise assistant coaching staff (2)

• Ensure all NCAA eligibility and medical clearance processes in coordination with Head Athletic Trainer

• Manage team funds and fundraising activities

• Conduct athlete leadership training

• Manage family/parent support and engagement

• Mentor and counsel individual athletes with issues of concern and make appropriate referrals

• Nationally recruit academically qualified student athletes

• Develop and execute a communication plan

• Identify recruits

• Assist applicant from introduction prospect to applicant to completion of deposit

• Coordinate and conduct annual alumnae game

• Attend Admissions open houses and other Campus Wide Events

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned based on skills and interests of the applicant

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelors degree is required.

• A minimum of 3 years of college coaching experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations governing recruitment player eligibility and related functions is required.

• Applicant must hold a valid drivers license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree is preferred

• Head coaching experience preferred

• Collegiate playing experience is also preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• OnCampus with opportunity for 12 remote days based on schedule

• 12 months

• 40 hours/week

• The position will require occasional lift push pull up to 50 lbs.

• The scope of the position requires frequent weekend and evening hours.

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