WOMENS VOLLEYBALL HEAD COACH - part-time contract

MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM•Wells, ME

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About The Position

York County Community College (YCCC), an institution with a proud 30-year history dedicated to transforming lives and communities throughout York County, Maine, is seeking a motivated and skilled individual to join our Athletics Department as a part-time, contract Women’s Volleyball Coach. Reporting to the Director of Student Engagement and Athletics, this position is responsible for fostering a competitive, student-centered volleyball program, with a focus on player development, academic achievement, and team success. At YCCC, our mission is to foster an educated, skilled, and adaptable workforce that drives socioeconomic mobility and promotes economic and civic prosperity within our community. We value diverse learning pathways and recognize the vital role that athletics plays in student development and engagement. The new Women’s Volleyball Coach will align with our mission-driven approach, celebrating the transformative power of education and sport in shaping students' academic and personal success. In addition to athletic and academic excellence, YCCC is guided by the values outlined in our Culture Guidebook — including treating one another with respect, assuming positive intent, and working collaboratively. We seek individuals who will bring these values to their work with students and colleagues alike. The ideal candidate will be student-focused, skilled in coaching volleyball fundamentals, and committed to developing student-athletes both on and off the field. They will assist with practice planning, game strategy, recruiting, and fostering a positive team environment that emphasizes leadership, sportsmanship, and academic excellence.

Requirements

Ability to recruit student-athletes
Ability to organize and supervise students
Ability to teach skills related to volleyball as well as make it a positive educational experience
Demonstrated volleyball participation and/or coaching experience
Valid driver’s license
Ability to be approved to operate a YCCC vehicle and transport others (clean driving record required)

Responsibilities

Overseeing the volleyball program and actively recruit student-athletes
Coaching women's volleyball; supervise practices and games
Actively monitor the academic progress of student-athletes; support their academic success by engaging them in weekly study halls during the season and facilitating referrals to other student support resources
Transport players and support staff to games
Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, departmental policies, and YCCC policies
Maintain flexibility in a work schedule that may include days, evenings, and weekends, as needed
Submit the names of team members to the Director of Student Engagement and Athletics for eligibility review
Report statistics to the Director of Student Engagement and Athletics
Assist the Athletic Department in collecting complete and accurate documentation required of student-athletes, e.g., liability waivers, proof of insurance, etc.
Educate players regarding YCCC travel policies
Coordinate publicity with the Athletics office and report results to the media/YCCC Director of Marketing immediately following a game
Assist in fundraising efforts within the Athletic Department
Manage, record, and appropriately communicate to the Director of Student Engagement and Athletics notice of all injuries
Coordinate and assist with travel and contest arrangements
Coordinate with the Director of Student Engagement and Athletics regarding awards, budget, schedule, and recruitment
Perform other reasonably related duties, as assigned