Head Men's Volleyball Coach

Title: Head Men's Volleyball Coach

VP Area: President - UMW

Department: Inter-collegiate Athletics

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range:  Commensurate with experience up to $50,000

(A final salary offer will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, and is not is not negotiable beyond what is advertised.)

Job Summary/Basic Functions

UMW Athletics seeks qualified applicants for the full-time position of Head Men's Volleyball Coach. The Head Coach will provide leadership for the volleyball program and oversee all aspects of its day-to-day operations including, but not limited to, practice and game preparation, recruitment of prospective student-athletes, academic oversight of student-athletes, fundraising, facility and contest scheduling, budget management, supervision of assistant coaches, and other duties as assigned.

Title: Head Men's Volleyball Coach

VP Area: President - UMW

Department: Inter-collegiate Athletics

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range:  Commensurate with experience up to $50,000

(A final salary offer will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, and is not is not negotiable beyond what is advertised.)

Job Summary/Basic Functions

UMW Athletics seeks qualified applicants for the full-time position of Head Men's Volleyball Coach. The Head Coach will provide leadership for the volleyball program and oversee all aspects of its day-to-day operations including, but not limited to, practice and game preparation, recruitment of prospective student-athletes, academic oversight of student-athletes, fundraising, facility and contest scheduling, budget management, supervision of assistant coaches, and other duties as assigned.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

• An expressed interest in collegiate coaching.

• Knowledge of competitive volleyball techniques, strategies, rules, and coaching methodologies.

• Knowledge of NCAA rules, regulations, and compliance requirements applicable to collegiate athletics.

• Skill in developing and implementing effective practice plans, training programs, and competitive strategies.

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to provide leadership and strategic direction for a collegiate men’s volleyball program.

• Ability to foster a positive team culture that promotes leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship, accountability, and student-athlete well-being.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with Athletics staff, University departments, prospective student-athletes, families, alumni, and other stakeholders.

• Ability to represent the University and Athletics Department professionally and support institutional and departmental goals.

Required Experience:

• Experience as a coach, student assistant or student-athlete.

• Experience planning and conducting practices, providing technical instruction, and supporting the development of student-athletes.

Required Education:

N/A

Required Licensure:

N/A

Additional Considerations:

• Experience recruiting prospective collegiate student-athletes.

• Previous experience supervising or providing leadership to coaching staff.

• Previous experience supporting program administration, fundraising, budget management, or competition scheduling.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications or resumes will not be accepted.

Excluding current UMW employees, selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. 

Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the EEO officer of the University.

UMW Values Veterans: UMW is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employe....

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability or COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note:  Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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