Head Volleyball Coach/Freshman Seminar Advisor

ACCS•Tanner, AL

About The Position

The Head Volleyball Coach/Freshman Seminar Advisor provides training, direction, encouragement, motivation, and advice to prepare athletes for games and competitive events, in accordance with the College’s personnel guidelines, the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC), and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The role also helps students with program planning, transfer information, course selection, and registration; teaches and orients students to the College; and provides academic and career guidance. Salary is $58,385–$76,577, with placement determined by documented years of full-time related work experience. The position coordinates and oversees the volleyball program, including coaching, recruiting, scheduling, travel, budgeting, facilities, equipment, student-athlete academic responsibilities, fundraising, and compliance with eligibility rules. It also advises assigned students, teaches freshman orientation classes, helps coordinate orientation curriculum, and supports student persistence and enrichment. The role reports relevant activities through the College’s established chain of command and participates in institutional activities as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
At least three years of volleyball coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level.
Ability to make effective oral presentations to small groups and/or large audiences.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with students, families, and College personnel.
Ability to coordinate and coach a successful collegiate volleyball team and to lead, motivate, and supervise student athletes.
Knowledge of appropriate safety rules and regulations, current coaching methods, collegiate eligibility standards, first aid, and sports medicine practices.
Knowledge of the Calhoun Community College Catalog, admissions policies and procedures, general financial aid information, and College departments.
Knowledge of FERPA and ability to maintain confidential information.
Basic computer skills and competency with current educational technologies.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment, take direction, and work without direct supervision.
Ability to deal effectively with diverse students, employees, and members of the public, and commitment to students of diverse ages, cultures, genders, and ethnic backgrounds.
Professionalism, enthusiasm, commitment to career exploration, effective human relations skills, and a commitment to the community college system’s philosophy and mission.
Problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills; attention to detail; patience and responsiveness to customer needs; initiative; a positive attitude; and willingness to learn and remain flexible.
Ability to drive a personal, state-owned, or rented vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.
Applicants must provide documentation of full-time related work experience from previous employers if an offer is made.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a head coach.
CPR certification.
Experience with current educational technologies and presentation software such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured.

Responsibilities

Supervise and discipline players on and off the court.
Hire and supervise assistant coaches during practices and games.
Recruit student athletes, preferably from North Alabama.
Report relevant activities and actions to the athletic director, Vice President of Student Services, Academic Dean, and President, and follow the College’s chain of command.
Promote productive relationships with College faculty and staff, local businesses, industries, and agencies.
Supervise and maintain the volleyball facility and other facilities used by the team.
Organize practice and game plans for players, assistant coaches, and managers.
Monitor volleyball equipment to ensure proper use and require appropriate conduct from student athletes.
Coordinate volleyball program activities, including game scheduling, travel, summer camps, budgeting, facility preparation, game personnel, recruiting, student-athlete academic responsibilities, and other related duties.
Assist the athletic trainer and coordinate practice schedules and facility use with the athletic department and College.
Assist with game concessions and participate in athletic department fundraising; conduct fundraising for the volleyball program.
Work with the Office of Public Relations and local media to promote Calhoun Community College Athletics.
Follow eligibility requirements established by Calhoun Community College, the ACCC, and the NJCAA.
Participate in scheduled in-service activities.
Provide academic and career advice and promote student leadership and enrichment experiences.
Coordinate and enforce player study hall with the S.T.A.R.S Institute.
Follow institutional policies and procedures in the College Catalog, Personnel Handbook, and State Board Policy Manual.
Advise the administration on instructional program matters and serve on committees when appointed or elected.
Counsel and advise assigned students through appointments, telephone conversations, and written correspondence.
Teach orientation classes each semester to incoming freshmen and assist with coordination of the orientation curriculum.
Plan and implement orientation strategies, identify ways to measure their effectiveness, and establish a system for tracking outcomes.
Review the Calhoun Catalog annually and maintain knowledge of financial aid opportunities, academic support, student activities, and other College policies and procedures.
Serve as an advising resource during registration periods.
Attend recruiting programs as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.