Head Volleyball Coach

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the position of Head Coach is responsible for recruiting student athletes; planning/coordinating practices and games; setting high standards for academic and athletic success; fundraising for athletic team; and evaluating the Virginia Peninsula Community College athletic teams that are participating at the competitive and/or National Junior College Athletic Association level.

Responsibilities:

• Identify potential students-athletes to be recruited to participate in competitive and NJCAA sports and inform/notify the Athletics Director to initiate the recruitment process.
• Evaluate and assess potential student-athletes to be recruited to participate in competitive and NJCAA sports.
• Develops relationships with high school athletic departments and community members to seek recommendations for potential student-athletes.
• Seeks approval from Director of Athletics in scheduling conference and non-conference games and off-campus practices.
• Coordinates, teaches, and executes skills, drills, and strategies for designated practices
• Communicates game day strategies for potential results to win scheduled games.
• Works with Director of Athletics in scheduling and monitoring mandatory study halls for identified student-athletes to proactively address and resolve issues related to academic eligibility.

Qualifications:

• Expertise in the sport having a collegiate coaching and/or playing experience.
• Excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills, whether dealing with individuals or groups and an ability to work well with different constituents.
• Ability to effectively analyze and teach the fundamental skills and strategies of the sport.
• Ability to successfully motivate all associated with the team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude towards the college and its intercollegiate programs is essential.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Valid Driver’s License.