Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
EXPIRED
Posted Mar 08, 2024
Expired Date: May 02, 2024
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
S000798
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
S000798
Apply NowPosition Title
Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
Department
Athletics
Division
Student Affairs and Athletics
Supervisor Title
Senior Director of Athletics
Status
Full Time Regular
Position Summary
The primary purpose of the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach is to play an integral role in the effective operation of the women’s volleyball program, develop young women in the North Central College volleyball philosophy, to direct aspects of the overall volleyball program strategy including development and retaining student-athletes. The head volleyball coach will also work with the Director and Assistant/Associate Directors of Athletics helping further develop, implement, and evaluate components of departmental athletic events and leadership programs.
Description of Key Responsibilities
- Develop, recruit, and administer a highly competitive women’s volleyball program, consistent with the student-athlete philosophy of Division
III
, which generates College and community enthusiasm and support. Lead all administrative and coaching activities within the programs.
Develop practice and game preparations, in conjunction with the coaching staff, by writing event-specific practice workouts, analyze film, designing strategies, communicating with the student-athletes in the specialty area and writing feedback reports.
Develop and implement an on-going professional development plan as it relates to volleyball in general, wellness, nutrition, and overall strength and conditioning.
Establish a strong team culture by mentoring individuals and team dynamics, team rules and conduct, leadership development, and a commitment to the safety and well-being of each person.
Coach a particular group(s), organize standard practices, and develop individual athletes.
Participate in any promotional activities for the basketball program including the Faculty Mentor Program, Parent’s Day activities, Alumni Day activities, Senior Day activities, fund-raisers during the academic year, summer camps, and other marketing and promotional activities.
Support the College’s mission, vision and values, and contribute to the advancement of the College’s Strategic Plan.
Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College. Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion. Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.
Perform an additional administrative assignment as supervised by the Director of Athletics. Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities described below or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Specific knowledge of volleyball coaching theories and techniques.
Skill in communicating with college student-athletes, their parents and other coaching professionals. Ability to effectively recruit qualified student-athletes. Ability to effectively counsel and advise prospective students and their parents regarding numerous aspects of the College. Ability to exercise the proper balance of persistence and patience as individually appropriate to each contact.
Strong commitment to a small college environment. Extensive knowledge of the organization and operation of the College, both administratively and academically, especially regarding admission-related activities. Up-to-date knowledge of developments in higher education in general and at schools with which North Central College traditionally competes for new students.
Ability to develop successful programs which engage student-athletes and coaches in developing student-athlete leaders.
Ability to deal with several tasks and work with a large number of individuals concurrently, often without direct supervision. This requires a person who is well organized, detail oriented, flexible and able to effectively prioritize tasks.
Ability to communicate in the English language, both orally and in writing, in a manner consistent with professional standards, including direction of and participation in the development of high quality publications which reflect positively on North Central College.
Ability to consistently demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills in dealing with persons both internal and external to the College.
Ability to work as an effective member of a team. Commitment to an environment that nurtures inclusion, cooperation, teamwork, and diversity.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The head women’s volleyball coach must be able to effectively coach, recruit, travel, operate within fiscal boundaries, develop and maintain relationships with student-athletes, parents, fans, and campus faculty/staff. The head coach must also be able to creatively and effectively develop strategies and programming that will allow student-athletes to reach their full potential in volleyball and as students.
Education/Training
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
Progressive coaching experience, including three-five years as a head/assistant coach or
equivalent applicable experience.
Licenses or Certifications
Valid Illinois driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
Is This a Temporary Position?
No
Employment Conditions
An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Detail Information
| EEO Statement |
North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources. Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.
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