Head Women's Volleyball Coach

Lycoming College is hiring a Head Men’s Volleyball Coach

Lycoming College, one of the nation’s oldest residential liberal arts and sciences colleges, invites candidates for its Head Women’s Volleyball Coach position . With a first-rate undergraduate education and an increased commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable campus community that supports all faculty, staff, and students, we are seeking candidates who can support and contribute to our mission and 2021 strategic plan.

This position is responsible for all aspects of Lycoming College’s NCAA Division III women’s volleyball program and will be expected to abide by and uphold the regulations of the NCAA Division III and the Landmark Conference.

This position is a full-time, benefits-eligible position.

Who We Are:
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,200 active learners from 26 states and territories and 13 countries comprises a student body that is 31 percent domestic students of the global majority or international, all of whom work with our renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors and concentrations across our 52+ academic programs. Students compete in 20 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internship experiences, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming College has one of the highest endowment-per-student ratios in the country. The institution is a member of the Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges and is recognized by U.S. News as a top 100 National Liberal Arts College and the No. 21 Best Value School. Lycoming College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education for all students. Learn more at https://www.lycoming.edu.

The College proudly celebrates and values the principles of inclusive excellence. In its 2021 Strategic Plan, Lycoming College committed to recruiting more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups. The community works to foster an inclusive campus community and to support the success of all faculty, staff and students. The College recognizes that a community formed of a wide range of backgrounds and experiences benefits all its members and serves to advance Lycoming’s goal of preparing graduates to become ethical, informed, and engaged individuals

Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.

What will I do in this role?
Coaching (60%): - Organize and conduct practices, conditioning programs and competitive events. Instruct student-athletes with sound principles and expert skills related to volleyball, prepare individual athletes and team for meets, set season goals and motivate students using techniques that meet the needs of the students and that are consistent with the Lycoming College athletic program philosophy.

Lycoming College is hiring a Head Men’s Volleyball Coach

Lycoming College, one of the nation’s oldest residential liberal arts and sciences colleges, invites candidates for its Head Women’s Volleyball Coach position . With a first-rate undergraduate education and an increased commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable campus community that supports all faculty, staff, and students, we are seeking candidates who can support and contribute to our mission and 2021 strategic plan.

This position is responsible for all aspects of Lycoming College’s NCAA Division III women’s volleyball program and will be expected to abide by and uphold the regulations of the NCAA Division III and the Landmark Conference.

This position is a full-time, benefits-eligible position.

Who We Are:
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,200 active learners from 26 states and territories and 13 countries comprises a student body that is 31 percent domestic students of the global majority or international, all of whom work with our renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors and concentrations across our 52+ academic programs. Students compete in 20 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internship experiences, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming College has one of the highest endowment-per-student ratios in the country. The institution is a member of the Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges and is recognized by U.S. News as a top 100 National Liberal Arts College and the No. 21 Best Value School. Lycoming College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education for all students. Learn more at https://www.lycoming.edu.

The College proudly celebrates and values the principles of inclusive excellence. In its 2021 Strategic Plan, Lycoming College committed to recruiting more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups. The community works to foster an inclusive campus community and to support the success of all faculty, staff and students. The College recognizes that a community formed of a wide range of backgrounds and experiences benefits all its members and serves to advance Lycoming’s goal of preparing graduates to become ethical, informed, and engaged individuals

Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.

What will I do in this role?
Coaching (60%): - Organize and conduct practices, conditioning programs and competitive events. Instruct student-athletes with sound principles and expert skills related to volleyball, prepare individual athletes and team for meets, set season goals and motivate students using techniques that meet the needs of the students and that are consistent with the Lycoming College athletic program philosophy. - Developing a competitive program in women’s volleyball. Competitiveness may be demonstrated by continual improvement in conference standings, qualifying for individual or team playoffs as conference or NCAA level, conference awards for players and/or coaches, etc. The goal is to foster an environment of continuous improvement at the team and individual level.

• With approval of the Director of Athletics, create an annual schedule that includes a balance of home and away contests; schools that are competitive from an athletic perspective; schools that reflect the same academic values as Lycoming College; and schools that include institutions within Lycoming College’s key admission recruiting areas.
• Manage, monitor and comply with the operating budget. Follow College and departmental policies regarding fiscal procedures. Provide Director of Athletics with annual cost estimates.
• Participate in fundraising through the Warrior Club program and fundraising accounts. Adhere to College policies and NCAA legislation regarding fundraising.
• Know and abide by NCAA Division III regulations and Middle Atlantic States Athletic Conference rules. Successfully complete the annual NCAA “open book” rules test. Schedule compliance sessions for student-athletes prior to the start of your season.
• Maintain current roster and communicate any changes or additions to the Director of Athletics or his designees. Ensure new players are cleared with athletic trainers and have completed compliance forms prior to participation.
• Recruit, train and supervise assistant coaches and student workers. Conduct annual evaluations of all continuing assistant coaches.
• Comply with the policies and procedures outlined in the Lycoming College Athletic Training handbook. Cooperate with athletic trainers to ensure student-athletes receive proper medical and physical training services.
• Direct maintenance of equipment and uniform inventory, issuance, proper care and sanitation, collection, and storage in designated on-campus facilities in coordination with the College’s Equipment Manager.
• Model integrity, respect, and good sportsmanship at all times and hold assistant coaches and student-athletes accountable for the same behavior.
• Collaborate with the Director of Athletic Communications to promote the men’s volleyball program. Respond to media requests via the Office of Athletic Communications in a manner that promotes professionalism and the mission of Lycoming College.
• Maintain current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Attend departmental meetings, communicate regularly with the Director of Athletics and contribute positively to the betterment of the total athletics program.

Recruiting (25%) - In compliance with NCAA Division III rules and regulations for women’s volleyball team, recruit student-athletes who meet the College’s admission requirements, who possess the potential to contribute to your team, and who will add positively to the student body. - Submit and discuss with the Director of Athletics an annual recruitment plan that outlines the coach’s efforts to recruit student-athletes that meet the specific needs of their program (e.g. skilled positions, number of graduating players, etc.) and who can excel athletically and academically at Lycoming College. - Represent the College at admission open houses and other events that involve prospective students. - Monitor the academic success of student-athletes and collaborate with faculty, the Assistant Dean for Freshmen and other key personnel to promote academic success. Support the academic development of your student-athletes through graduation.

What are we looking for?
Education and Experience: - Bachelor’s degree required. - Minimum of at least 3 years collegiate coaching experience. - Maintain current CPR/First Aid certification.

Knowledge and Skill Set - Must have well-developed interpersonal skills. - Be able to work independently with minimal oversight. - Demonstrated ability with management skills to supervise student assistants. - Experience with using video breakdown, analysis, and analytics to improve team performance preferred. - Ability to maintain CPR/First Aid Certification - Pass the Open Books test for NCAA Division III regulations. - Successful completion of ACT 153 Clearances and Motor Vehicle Record check with an active driver’s license.

What We Offer!
Lycoming College has an excellent benefits package that includes:
Health & Wellness Benefits: - Health insurance – Lycoming College offers a wide variety of health plan options available - Dental insurance, including orthodontia coverage - Vision insurance - Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses - Life & accidental death and dismemberment insurance - Long-term disability insurance - Short-term disability insurance - Cancer insurance - Personal accident insurance - Wellness program - Employee assistance program

Retirement Benefits: - 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% contributions from the College

Tuition Benefits: - Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at Lycoming College - Free tuition for eligible dependents at over 600 colleges nationwide through Tuition Exchange, Inc. - Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at the Pennsylvania College of Technology

Paid Leave Benefits: - Generous paid time off (PTO) - Paid Parental Leave - 14 holidays per year - Summer hours

Employee Perks: - 10% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacks - Reduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilities - Use of the campus recreations center and gym facilities - Use of the campus Library

How do I Join the Warrior Team?
Please submit a cover letter, CV, and a list of three references with contact information. Candidates will be evaluated on their ability to illustrate how their experience and expertise connect to the qualifications of this position. Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Compensation details will be shared with applicants who are invited to the first-round interview.

Lycoming College Proudly Celebrates and Values Diversity!
We are committed to fostering an inclusive campus community supporting all faculty, staff, and students. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and all who are interested in supporting and contributing to our mission. Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.

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