Head Volleyball Coach

Hampton University•Hampton, VA

About The Position

Hampton University seeks a dynamic, competitive, and student-centered leader to direct all aspects of its Division I volleyball program. This foundational hire will build a sustainable, competitive program in the CAA while supporting student-athletes’ academic, social, and personal development. The coach will recruit energetically, teach the game effectively, establish a strong program culture, and embrace Hampton’s legacy and its role as a premier HBCU. The position requires full commitment to NCAA, CAA, and University rules and professional representation of Hampton.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
At least three years of full-time collegiate volleyball coaching experience, or an equivalent combination of collegiate and elite club coaching experience.
Demonstrated success in recruiting and developing student-athletes.
Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and a record of compliance and integrity.
Commitment to student-athletes’ academic success and personal development.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to pass the NCAA recruiting certification exam and a University background check.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel, including nights and weekends.
Ability to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and to travel frequently regionally and nationally for competition and recruiting.
Ability to demonstrate volleyball skills and techniques, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Head coaching experience at the NCAA Division I or Division II level, or significant Division I assistant coaching experience with recruiting coordinator responsibilities.
Demonstrated program-building or turnaround record, including measurable competitive and academic improvement.
Established recruiting networks in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, the club volleyball community, and/or the transfer portal.
Experience working at, or strong understanding of, the mission and culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Familiarity with revenue sharing, NIL, roster limits, and the transfer portal.
Experience with volleyball analytics and video platforms such as VolleyMetrics/Hudl, Balltime, or comparable tools.
Record of fundraising, camp operations, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and conduct practices, training sessions, film study, and competition, including game-day strategy and in-match decisions.
Establish a culture grounded in accountability, discipline, work ethic, and team unity.
Develop competitive non-conference schedules that account for student-athlete development, RPI/NET considerations, budget, travel, and missed class time.
Coordinate with strength and conditioning and sports medicine staff on year-round training, injury prevention, recovery, and return-to-play plans.
Identify, evaluate, and recruit academically qualified prospective student-athletes through high school, club, junior college, international, and transfer portal channels.
Build and maintain relationships with club directors, high school coaches, and recruiting networks, emphasizing the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and national HBCU pipelines.
Manage the roster within NCAA and University limits, including roster size and scholarship allocation, in coordination with athletics leadership and compliance.
Develop and maintain a multi-year roster and recruiting plan addressing positional needs, graduation, and retention.
Champion academic achievement and progress toward degree in partnership with Academic Support Services, supporting NCAA APR and GSR benchmarks.
Promote student-athletes’ holistic development, including leadership, mental health and wellness, career readiness, and community engagement.
Support student-athletes navigating NIL opportunities in accordance with NCAA, state, and University policies.
Foster an inclusive and respectful environment and model high standards of conduct and sportsmanship.
Follow and enforce NCAA, CAA, and Hampton University rules, policies, and procedures, and ensure program personnel do the same.
Maintain accurate records for recruiting contacts, CARA, travel, and other compliance matters; uphold Title IX, Clery Act, and University reporting obligations and complete required training.
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches, graduate assistants, volunteers, student managers, and operations personnel, subject to departmental approval.
Mentor staff and support their professional growth to build a collaborative coaching team.
Manage the program operating budget, including travel, recruiting, equipment, and team expenses, in accordance with University fiscal policies.
Oversee team travel, scheduling, equipment, and facility needs with athletics operations staff.
Partner with Hampton Athletics Foundation and Development staff to cultivate alumni, donors, and corporate partners.
Organize and direct camps and clinics in accordance with University and NCAA policies.
Collaborate with Communications and Marketing staff to increase fan engagement, attendance, and digital and social media presence.
Represent Hampton University with the media, alumni, the Hampton Roads community, and the broader volleyball community.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and/or Program Sport Administrator.