Head Volleyball Coach

Head Womens Volleyball Coach

Pay status and classification: Exempt regular full-time. This is a 12-month position.

Supervisor: Assistant Director of Athletics

Position Purpose: Responsible for assisting in the organization development and leadership of a highly competitive Womens Volleyball program in support of the mission and core values of Union College.

The Womens Volleyball program is a member of NCAA Division III and the Liberty League. Union College sponsors 27 intercollegiate sports 25 in Division III with Ice Hockey competing at Division I.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coaching and Leadership: Recruits and retains high achieving student-athletes. Builds relationships with players to provide mentorship guidance and support both on and off the field. Works to enhance the student-athlete experience through training competition and leadership with the athletics trainer to ensure the health safety and well-being of all participants.

• Program Oversight and Administration: Adheres to NCAA rules and compliance. Manages the team budget including recruitment equipment travel uniforms and supplies. Oversees team travel arrangements and scheduling. Recruits hires and supervises assistant coaches.

• Team Development and Innovation: Contributes ideas input and support to the Union Athletics Department. Seeks out applies and shares knowledge of sport trends and innovations in playing and teaching.

• Collaboration and Fundraising: Partners with campus stakeholders particularly College Relations to coordinate fundraising and alumni outreach. Builds strong relationships with alumni fans campus partners and the broader community. Connects student-athletes with academic and professional resources. Secondary administrative duty as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and five years of experience coaching volleyball or a combination of relevant education training certifications and/or work experience. Masters degree and playing experience at the collegiate level is preferred.

• Experience in leading motivating and providing guidance to high achieving and competitive student-athletes.

• Experience in recruiting and successfully identifying talented prospective student-athletes who can thrive in a rigorous academic environment. Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends is required.

• Ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 30 lbs.) and stand bend and stoop for extended periods of time.

• A valid New York State drivers license is required.

• Excellent interpersonal organizational and communication skills.

• The ability to foster and enhance a thriving culturally diverse and inclusive learning community while promoting a sense of belonging among students alumni faculty and staff colleagues.

Compensation:

Location: Schenectady NY

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply even if you dont believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Generous Vacation Sick and Personal Time

• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays (in accordance with policy)

• Healthcare Dental and Vision Insurance(Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs

• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications Seminars Training and Professional Development

• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

• Tuition programs

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education employment and criminal convictions.

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