Head Coach – Women’s Volleyball, PSS2

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, this position is the designated leader on the Women’s Volleyball program and will be charged with oversight, program leadership, recruitment/retention, student-athletes experience, administration and ensuring a winning culture on and off the court.

Head Coaching Responsibilities:

Program Leadership:

• Provides leadership and supervision in all aspects of the program including recruitment, retention, budget, academic support, compliance, practice preparation, game strategy, alumni development, fundraising and student-athlete experience

• Develop and maintain a program of excellence and integrity that is competitive and leads to success in both conference and independent play

• Implement and execute structured and organized practice sessions

• Develop practice schedules, teach fundamental skills and properly train and condition student-athletes in preparation for competition

• Develop, organize, and coordinate fundraising initiatives and summer camps/clinics to enhance the program’s brand and financial sustainability

• Coordinate annual events, in-game recognition, etc. to enhance alumni engagement and    stewardship

• Adhere to NCAA, conference, departmental, and university policies, procedures, and expectations

• Ensure university admissions policies, academic standards and financial aid procedures are upheld

• Establish and maintain a culture of excellence, engagement and excitement

• Attend annual professional development workshops, seminars and/or conferences to enhance overall coaching and leadership skills

Recruitment:

• Develop a strategic and well-thought-out recruitment and retention program

• Ensure the assemblance of a full and competitive competition roster

• Visit high school, professional and community organizations when requested

• Maximize the opportunities in the transfer portal

• Hire, develop, supervise and retain high-caliber assistant coaches

• Identify out-of-state pipelines and club connections to bolster roster

• Develop strong recruiting pipelines with top high schools and junior college programs

• Implement an annual evaluation and assessment of the recruiting/retention program

Student-Athlete Experience

• Design, monitor and support student-athletes’ personal development programs and progress with respect to their academic, athletic, and personal enrichment

• Generate and establish student engagement

• Develop and maintain a strong team culture

• Implement team building activities

• Ensure two student-athletes serve as the team’s liaison in SAAC

Administration

• Ensure fiscal management for the sport program

• Establish effective, cross-collaborative relationships within the Department of Athletics and across university platforms

• Maintain an effective communications network with university faculty, administration and staff

• Develop a positive working relationship with the Admissions Office

• Organize team’s competition schedule and travel plans

• Attend all department meetings

• Serve as liaison with designated department administrator on facility preparation and

• Work closely with all support areas within Athletics

Key Additional Responsibilities:

• Work closely with University Human Resource, Procurement and other campus departments as assigned

• Responsible to know current NCAA, Conference, and University rules, regulations, and deadlines governing Athletic sports.

• Adhere to NCAA, conference, departmental, and university policies, procedures, and expectations

• Establish and maintain a culture of excellence personally and within your respective unit(s)

• Implement an annual evaluation Rowan University, a NCAA Division III member of the New Jersey Athletic Conference, is accepting applications for the position of Women’s Volleyball Head Coach.

and assessment of all staff and assigned coaches

• Attend annual professional development workshops, seminars and/or conferences to enhance     overall professional skills

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.

• Strong organizational and managerial skills and experience with multiple units

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Experience with program implementation

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to demonstrate flexibility and work     with various campus and community programs/partners

• Experience in the field of athletics and ideally athletic academic success.

• Flexible schedule includes evenings and weekends.

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