Head Men's Volleyball Coach

• Until Filled (EST)
• Athletics
• NY, USA
• 40,000-43,000 per year
• Salary
• Full Time

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Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.

The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

Head Men's Volleyball Coach

• Until Filled (EST)
• Athletics
• NY, USA
• 40,000-43,000 per year
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• Salary
• Full Time

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Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.

The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

Purpose of Role

Under general supervision, the Head Men's Volleyball Coach recruits student athletes, schedules games and practices and makes recommendations for scholarships; contributes to the educational mission of the University by offering education, direction and instruction in the area of volleyball athletics.

About This Opportunity

Joining our Athletic team, the Head Men's Volleyball Coach will be responsible for the following:

Specific Tasks/Duties performed:

• Contributes to the educational mission of the University by coordinating the instruction of student-athletes in the area of volleyball training and competition;
• Recruits student-athletes for the men's volleyball program;
• Instructs methods and strategies and coaches student-athletes in the sport;
• Makes decisions regarding scholarships;
• Schedules practices and games;
• Responsible for the transport and supervises players while on the road;
• Supervises assistant coaching staff, which includes (1) graduate assistant and (1) volunteer assistant, and performs performance appraisals;
• Participates in sport specific and department-wide fundraising initiatives;
• Works with Vice President of Athletics regarding specific sport budget to ensure fiscal responsibility for all aspects of program including facility rental;
• Operates the program under the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, and the NEC; understanding that a coach can be suspended for a period of time without pay or terminated if found to be involved in significant or repetitive violations of NCAA regulations;
• Responsible for providing all material relevant to the team (rosters with hometowns, high schools, etc. and schedules) in a timely manner before the beginning of the season, to the athletic communications office (sports information).
• Faculty and staff are expected to maintain the confidentiality of all confidential and proprietary information (including but not limited to: student personal information, student grades, employee personal information, etc.), both during and after their employment with the University. If a faculty or staff member has a question about the confidentiality of a particular matter, he/she should consult their supervisor. Any violation of this rule shall subject the faculty /staff member to disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination of employment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Athletics

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Evidence of, and ability to articulate, a strong, current, practical knowledge of the sport of volleyball.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully coach college level student-athletes.
• Knowledge of coaching and teaching techniques and the ability to effectively use them.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
• Ability to drive a personal or university vehicle for the purpose of college business on a regular basis and ability to travel when necessary.
• Knowledge of recruiting techniques and the ability to effectively use them.
• Current certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid.

Status/Benefits:

The position is full time, 10-month (paid over 12) administrative, professional exempt and requires evening and weekend hours and travel. Position is administration/salary and includes full University benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits are available on the first of the month following the full-time employee's date of hire and include health, dental, vision insurance, and fully paid life insurance. Tuition waiver benefits are also available for

full-time employees and their qualified dependents. Standard Background Check Required.

For consideration, please submit resume, letter of interest, and contact information for three professional references in the attachments section of your application at http://daemen.applicantpro.com. Incomplete packages will not be considered

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree, master's preferred in related field is required with coaching experience.
• At least one-year of coaching experience in Men's or Women's Volleyball at an NCAA Division I, II, III institution.
• Valid driver's license required. License must meet insurance company rules and regulations for driving underwriting criteria.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in related fields, high level amateur or professional playing and/or coaching experience.
• At least one year of head coaching experience coaching volleyball at the high school, college or higher competitive level or at least three years' experience playing volleyball at the NCAA level

Total Compensation

Daemen University offers a robust total compensation package that includes:

• Health insurance with an option of two plans: an HSA plan with the deductible funded by employer HSA contributions, or a copay plan.
• Dental insurance through the Guardian network.
• Vision insurance through the Guardian network, and an option between the VSP or Davis plans.
• An 8% employer contribution to the retirement savings account when employees contribute just 5%.
• Fully paid long term disability insurance, guaranteed-issue life insurance for new hires up to a volume of $150,000.
• Tuition waiver for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. Entrance in Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities to pursue education at other institutions.
• Generous time off for administrative and staff employees.

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