Club Sports Men’s Volleyball Coach

The Sacred Heart University Department of Club Sports and Recreation is seeking a Coach for their Men’s Volleyball team. The Coach will be responsible for the recruitment and retention of players, practice preparation, game-day coaching, and other administrative duties for the team. This is a part-time position that will run from October 1st until April 30th of each academic year.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the recruitment of prospective students who will meet University admission standards
• Be responsible for all league-required paperwork as well as understanding all rules associated.
• Foster and enhance relationships with other coaches
• Responsible for the retention of all team members, particularly first-year students, and ensure their transition into college is seamless.
• Work with the Club Sports staff to develop a cohesive program and highlight those via social media and the Club Sports website.
• Develop a recruitment plan beyond the upcoming season.
• Will create and implement a weekly practice plan to ensure all team members are prepared for competition.
• The coach should demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Prepare, plan, and coordinate the practice schedule for each week.
• Provide proper and high-end instruction to student-athletes.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes:

• Minimum of 3 years of coaching experience at the high school, prep, junior, or collegiate level.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends as the vast majority of games are Friday-Sunday.
• Possesses experience working with diverse staff, including college-age students.
• Must maintain coaching certification or be willing to acquire certification.