Head Volleyball Coach

Providence is seeking an energetic, service oriented, self-starter type of individual with a passion for the mission and vision of Providence to fill the position of Head Volleyball Coach. This position will directly report to and work with the Dean of Student and Athletic Affairs to promote Providence Christian College, communicate with and serve its constituents. The ideal candidate will develop, maintain, and administer all aspects of the Providence volleyball program. Along with the standard coaching responsibilities of running practice and coaching during competitions, this position requires annual budget development (in conjunction with the Dean of Student and Athletic Affairs), recruiting, building relationships with student-athletes and strategic partners, in-season and off-season scheduling, and promoting the sport to the broader community.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLS:

 Train athletes to be ready to compete at the collegiate level.

o Establish off-season training/development/maintenance schedule. Hold students accountable to both training standards and institutional standards.

o Plan and personally conduct training and sport specific practices for athletes throughout the year.

o Motivate students to improve their performance both on and off the court.

o Work in collaboration with the athletic trainer to ensure safe methods, proper rehabilitation from injuries, and return to play/learn protocols are implemented and followed.

 Coach effectively during competitions

o Set up in-season schedules in strategic, competitive manner.

o Schedule transportation, accommodations and all aspects of travel to and from competitions.

o Be an effective communicator and demonstrate the ability to motivate and inspire those he/she leads.

 Sport Administration

o Attend department meetings to provide input to the Dean of Student and Athletic Affairs and fellow coaches.

o Schedule games, practices, and other team functions.

o Schedule transportation, accommodations, and all aspects of travel to and from competition including travel itineraries.

o Stay current on professional resources for your sport (e.g. websites, conferences, magazines, etc.)

o Manage the budget for your specific sport and submit expense reports in a timely manner to the Dean of Student and Athletic Affairs.

o Work in collaboration with the director of athletics and/or compliance officer to ensure athletic eligibility of your student-athletes.

o Hold regular office hours.

 Promote your sport to the local community.

o Work in collaboration with the sports information director to assist in the writing and cultivating of stories, ensure statistics are accurate, report on game results, and implementation of social media to promote Providence volleyball.

o Participate in the athletics fundraisers (golf tournament, etc.).

o Connect with local coaches and Christian high schools to regularly update them on the progress of the sport.

o Implement service projects both on and off campus to develop community and promote your sport (e.g. youth sport clinics, volunteering at sporting events, etc.)

o Active participation in the life of Providence Christian College, including weekly chapels, opportunities to lead campus devotionals, convocation, senior celebration, graduation, etc.

 Recruit student athletes.

o Initiate, monitor and cultivate relationships with target high schools and their athletes to identify prospective students.

o Connect with high school coaches to build a network and athlete leads.

o Initiate, monitor and cultivate relationships with club directors, tournaments, and other potential feeders.

o Document and report on recruiting efforts to the director of athletics

 Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.