Head Women's Volleyball Coach

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 SetMust 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 CertificationPass 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 OfferLycoming College has an excellent benefits package that includes:Health & Wellness Benefits:Health insurance – Lycoming College offers a wide variety of health plan options availableDental insurance, including orthodontia coverageVision insuranceFlexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expensesLife & accidental death and dismemberment insuranceLong-term disability insuranceShort-term disability insuranceCancer insurancePersonal accident insuranceWellness programEmployee assistance programRetirement Benefits:403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% contributions from the CollegeTuition Benefits:Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at Lycoming CollegeFree 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 TechnologyPaid Leave Benefits:Generous paid time off (PTO)Paid Parental Leave14 holidays per yearSummer hoursEmployee Perks:10% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacksReduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilitiesUse of the campus recreations center and gym facilitiesUse of the campus Library