Head Volleyball Coach - Independent Contract Position

Rockingham Community College • Wentworth, NC

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About The Position

The Head Volleyball Coach will lead the women's Volleyball team by recruiting, coaching, conditioning, and evaluating team players to provide a meaningful athletic participation experience for student-athletes. This position is engaged through an independent contractor arrangement, with payment by stipend. This person hired will NOT be an employee of Rockingham Community College.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1-2 years of coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level, or 2-3 years coaching experience at the high school or similar level
• Demonstrated ability to successfully recruit, train, coach, and evaluate athletes in the game of volleyball
• Experience in managing a sports team, knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations, and experience in scheduling and travel

Responsibilities

• Represent the college by recruiting prospective student-athletes who understand the college's values and emphasis upon education.
• Establish relationships and recruit volleyball student-athletes to develop roster.
• Develop a centralized recruiting database to track recruiting targets and maintain communication with the Director of Athletics on recruiting.
• Plan and conduct practices and related activities to prepare for competition.
• Implement coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes' skills and teamwork.
• Analyze performance of team and adjust strategies as needed.
• Evaluate opponents and develop game strategies.
• Assist with the administration of policies and procedures regarding academic and non-academic expectations and regulations for team members.
• Communicate with the Director of Athletics and academic advising staff regarding students' academic performance and course planning.
• Meet with athletes on performance issues, study skills, and techniques for academic success.
• Assist the athletic trainer/team physician to arrange physical examinations, address insurance claims, medical help for injured athletes, and respect decisions by the trainer/team doctor to withhold athletes due to injury.
• Develop a plan to attend 1 match of each county high school during fall season.
• Report scores and statistics in a timely manner to all score reporting areas.
• Attend all practices, trips and scheduled competitions (including evenings and weekends) and travel with team.
• Maintain adequate records, statistics, scores, etc. of game results and student athletes' participation records and accomplishments.
• Manage equipment inventory and related duties as assigned by Director of Athletics.
• Drive college passenger bus/van to off-campus matches.
• Represent the college, the athletic department, and the community in a positive manner and reflect adherence to institutional values and expectations.
• Read, understand, and abide by current National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) regulations.
• Establish realistic responsibilities and reliable procedures for assistant coach.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with college and community members including students, employees, parents, and the press.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested by the Director of Athletics.
• Conduct oneself professionally in all relationships with student-athletes, faculty, staff and the public.
• Regularly communicate and maintain high expectations of how student-athletes are to represent the college both on and off the court.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED