Head Athletic Coach (Volleyball) (Richland)

Dallas College•Richland, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Athletic Coach provides leadership, coaching, mentorship, and program oversight for the college’s volleyball program. The role supports student-athlete development and ensures the program operates with integrity, safety, and compliance. It leads recruitment, training, athletic operations, student support, and community engagement, contributing to student success and the strength of the college’s athletic programs. This is a lead position providing technical and administrative support to athletes and fellow coaches at the campus location. The coach coordinates college activities and services related to student-athletes, develops athletic community programs, organizes training and team activities, supervises part-time staff and volunteers, and supports program budgeting, equipment, reporting, and travel. The position is onsite and may require work beyond regular business hours, including nights and weekends.

Requirements

Associate degree.
At least three years of experience.
Current and valid Texas license.
Strong knowledge of sports activities.
Ability to provide guidance and direction for a sports program.
Ability to coordinate game and practice scheduling with coaches and allocate time for fields, courts, and weight rooms.
Ability to develop, coordinate, train, and implement workshops and seminars, including sports skills classes, recognition events, presentations, and summer sport camps.
Ability to maintain records and databases and provide information for decision-making and reporting to state and federal agencies.
Ability to prepare reports on team status, successes, and shortcomings.
Ability to use computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate.
Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to interact with people from varying backgrounds.
Strong knowledge of and experience providing effective customer service.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships with colleagues, staff, and clients.
Ability to work extended hours beyond the regular 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. workday, including nights and weekends.
Official transcripts are required.
Must meet Dallas College approval and driving-experience requirements to drive a Dallas College-owned, leased, borrowed, or rented van on behalf of the college; at least six years of driving experience is required.
A CDL and completion of Dallas College van training are required to drive a vehicle designed to carry 16 or more passengers.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual or multilingual ability is preferred.
Some positions may require a current and valid commercial driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Coordinate college activities and services to meet athletic program objectives, including counseling or advising, teaching or tutoring, placement, assessment, mediation, evaluation, and interpretation.
Act as team leader during administrator absences and, in some instances, serve as an assistant coach in other sports.
Develop and coordinate athletic-related community programs that use campus facilities.
Organize and design training sessions in accordance with NJCAA regulations and provide a safe, high-integrity environment for students and athletes.
Review forms and applications, recommend eligibility, and verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance with college policies and applicable regulations.
Coordinate athletic activities, including practice and game-day assignments.
Manage and supervise part-time staff, students, and volunteers.
Attend monthly staff meetings, quarterly Athletic Advisory Committee meetings, and Metro Athletic Conference Athletic Directors meetings.
Recruit prospective student-athletes from the college service area and beyond.
Develop forms, handouts, and brochures to publicize program services, and coordinate their production and distribution.
Coordinate the program with existing college services.
Coordinate submission of weekly statistical reports to the NJCAA National office.
Coordinate travel arrangements, including hotel and transportation scheduling.
Participate in periodic inventories of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
Assist with developing and monitoring team budget allocations, requisitioning equipment and supplies, and maintaining inventories.
Communicate and interact with internal and external stakeholders and constituents across the Dallas College community network.
Complete required Dallas College professional development hours each academic year; people leaders must also complete leadership development hours.
For people leader roles, make decisions concerning staff recruitment, selection, hiring, mentoring, coaching, development, and termination; manage performance evaluations and initiatives supporting employee engagement, motivation, and retention.
Perform other duties as assigned.