Head Men's Volleyball Coach

Frederick, Maryland•Frederick, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director of Athletics, the full-time Head Men’s Volleyball Coach will recruit and retain qualified student-athletes for the men’s volleyball program, instruct and develop student-athletes in volleyball and academics, prepare team for matches, fundraise and assist in community involvement. Additionally, the Head Coach will also support the mission and goals of Hood College. Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do
Strong organizational skills
Proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution
Bachelor’s degree
Valid driver’s license and good driving record
Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), e-mail and Internet
Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications
Oral communication skills to enable the incumbent to effectively present information and respond to questions from and build relationships with groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures manuals
Proficient with statistical and financial concepts
Ability to apply statistical and financial concepts to tracking, projections, goal setting and interpreting reports
Ability to draw conclusions from reports and make cost effective decisions regarding programs
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to work independently and as a member of a group in developing and executing project plans
Ability to work in theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Proven successful coaching, with 2-3 years of experience preferred
Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations preferred

Responsibilities

Work with Director of Athletics on yearly recruiting goals for the program
Provide instruction on related skill development and critique, rules, technologies and strategies
Adjust gameday strategies in matches as needed
Model and instruct student-athletes in departmental, College, Conference, and NCAA policies and procedures including Hood Honor Code, Alcohol Policy, Code of Conduct, Travel Policy, Conference bylaws and proceedings, and NCAA guidelines
Organize and conduct practices during the traditional and non-traditional seasons
Develop team travel and security plans in compliance with departmental and College guidelines for safety and other requirements
Serve as the representative of the department and the College during team travel for in- and out-of-season competition. Supervise team during all travel, lead team during the event
Manage and account for budget. Submit required forms and reports to Director of Athletics and Accounting Department
Develop and implement fund-raising strategies for team
Assure currency with NCAA regulations, Conference bylaws and proceedings, and departmental policies. Participate in NCAA and Conference meetings and voting procedures as appropriate
Refer student-athletes to College resources as necessary to assist with academic, medical, and/or personal issues that may arise throughout the year
Work with the office of Conference Events and Services (CES) on coordinating athletic rentals and reserving athletic facilities
Direct interested outside vendors towards the office of CES
Assist in identifying site supervisors for outside rentals