​Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball

EXPIRED

This position involves providing overall instruction and management of the women’s volleyball team at Davis & Elkins College. D&E is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and the Mountain East Conference (MEC). This is a ten-month position.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required and master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Proven success in coaching and recruiting or equivalent experience.
• Candidate must possess a commitment to the integrated role athletics play in an institution of higher education.
• Ability to adhere to and ensure compliance with NCAA and MEC rules and regulations and ability to lead and nurture a diverse student and administrative population.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and initiate and implement projects independently efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to multi-task, work effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong oral, presentation, and written communication skills including the ability to communicate to students, parents, staff, faculty, and external constituents of the college.
• Strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to make effective decisions based on facts and sound judgment.
• Proficient in computer programs including Windows, Outlook, Word and Excel, and available technological integration for athletics (i.e., recruiting, on-field instruction, social media integration, student-athlete services, etc.).
• Ability to obtain a valid Class D WV license with passenger endorsement.

Job Duties:

This position involves providing overall instruction and management of the women’s volleyball team at Davis & Elkins College. D&E is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and the Mountain East Conference (MEC). This is a ten-month position.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required and master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Proven success in coaching and recruiting or equivalent experience.
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• Candidate must possess a commitment to the integrated role athletics play in an institution of higher education.
• Ability to adhere to and ensure compliance with NCAA and MEC rules and regulations and ability to lead and nurture a diverse student and administrative population.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and initiate and implement projects independently efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to multi-task, work effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong oral, presentation, and written communication skills including the ability to communicate to students, parents, staff, faculty, and external constituents of the college.
• Strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to make effective decisions based on facts and sound judgment.
• Proficient in computer programs including Windows, Outlook, Word and Excel, and available technological integration for athletics (i.e., recruiting, on-field instruction, social media integration, student-athlete services, etc.).
• Ability to obtain a valid Class D WV license with passenger endorsement.

Job Duties:

• Instructs student-athletes in all aspects of the sport during practice and competition.
• Identifies, researches, and recruits prospective student-athletes that fit the academic profile of the institution and of the athletic ability to contribute to the success of the program.
• Ensures student-athlete academic success through intervention and campus resources.
• Fundraises to support the operating costs of the program.
• Makes travel arrangements and sets a competitive out-of-conference schedule.
• Stores and issues equipment and ensures purchases are fiscally responsible.
• Models high levels of character and sportsmanship and sets expectations for conduct within the program.

Special Conditions of Employment: Evening and weekend work as necessary

To Apply: Applicants should submit (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) names and contact information of three references via email to Jane Corey, Director of Human Resources, at coreym@dewv.edu. Please put “Volleyball” in the subject line when submitting application materials.