Associate Head Women’s Volleyball Coach for Beach

The Associate Head coach will be responsible for managing all aspects of a competitive and successful NCAA Division II Women’s Beach Volleyball program with the primary responsibility being the planning and instruction of Beach Volleyball skills. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to the academic success of the student-athletes in the program that leads to graduation through a positive collegiate experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compliance with NCAA, SAC and Catawba College Policies and Regulations.
• The associate head coach must be efficient at individualized and team instruction with emphasis on teaching all skills and strategies associated with the sport.
• Recruiting quality student-athletes that are committed to the Catawba College mission within the allotted scholarship structure and limits.
• Commitment to and the management of program budget.
• Coordinate and maintain regular communication with Catawba athletics staff, including the Director of Volleyball, Compliance, Sports Medicine, Media Relations, Video, Strength & Conditioning, and Facilities Operations.
• Provide academic support and oversight for all student-athletes.
• Game scheduling.
• Practice and game planning and implementation.
• Player development and evaluation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred.
• Successful collegiate coaching experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in on field instruction and knowledge of the game.
• Ability to recruit student-athletes that will be successful in the classroom and on the sand.
• Ability to lead, mentor and motivate student-athletes.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to produce and manage a competitive Beach Volleyball program are important.
• Developing and maintaining positive alumni relations.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required.