Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY2300356
Division: Finance & Administration
Department: Athletics - Women's Volleyball
Opening Date: 12/04/2023
Position Overview
This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the college-sponsored, women's volleyball program. Teaches academic courses in the Kinesiology department.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Volleyball Coach Responsibilities
- Plan and direct athletic skills development for the student-athletes.
- Recruit student-athletes in accordance with the mission of Lee College, the NJCAA, and Region 14.
- Monitor student-athlete academic performance and implement team, athletics department, and Lee College measures to support their academic performance.
- Advise student-athletes and staff of applicable intercollegiate athletic rules, regulations, and Lee College policies and ensure compliance.
- Responsible for on time data entry and submission into the NJCAA Compliance Portal.
- Cooperate with the College Athletic Trainers to ensure student-athletes receive proper medical attention and physical training services.
- Work with the Athletic Director on the selection and scheduling of team contests.
- Assist the Athletic Director in resolving cases where a student-athlete violates an applicable regulation.
- Instruct student-athletes individually or in groups in techniques of volleyball.
- Organize and execute effective team practice and coaching.
- Assess volleyball players' skills and assign team positions.
- Evaluate own and opposing team capabilities to determine winning game strategy.
- Participate in scheduling, planning, and travel arrangements for away competition.
- Identify, evaluate, and encourage application and acceptance of student-athletes in accordance with College, NJCAA, and Region 14 policies and regulations.
- Effectively manage and evaluate the performance of the assistant coaches and other program personnel.
- Participate in fundraising.
- Plan and conduct at least 4 summer camps for community children and youth.
- Monitor team budget to ensure budgetary guidelines established by the athletic Director are maintained.
- Purchase and ensure maintenance of volleyball equipment and uniforms.
- Monitor expenditures against budge; prepare budget data for review/approval by the Athletic Director.
- Foster relationships with alumni, community members, and donors seeking support for the team.
- Participate in speaking engagements for the college and support community initiatives.
Faculty Responsibilities
- Teach Kinesiology courses such as: Introduction to Physical Fitness & Wellness (KINE 1164), Personal/Community Health (KINE 1304), and Foundations of Kinesiology (KINE 1301).
- Qualified applicants must be committed to student learning, integrating technology into the curriculum, and encouraging engaged scholars.
- Maintain accurate student accounting records in compliance with Lee College requirements.
- Submit required student reports to the Admissions & Records Office according to schedule.
- Direct and evaluate the learning experience of the students in accordance with adopted curricula and approved procedures.
- Teach assigned classes in keeping with approved syllabi, outlines, and instructional materials.
- Provide counsel/guidance to students when there is a need.
- Faculty members may be required to teach evening, summer, online, hybrid, dual enrollment, and weekend classes.
- Support and participate in strategic initiatives and faculty required committee work.
Additional Duties & Responsibilities
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Master's (or higher) degree in the teaching field or a Master's (or higher) degree with eighteen (18) graduate hours in the teaching field
- CPR/EAD/First Aid certified
- Commitment to working towards the shared vision of the Athletic department team
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to make sound administrative decisions
- Knowledge of the skills, techniques, and strategy of the sort at the collegiate level
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must be able to travel in and around the Lee College service area
- Must be available to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed
Preferred Requirement:
- At least three (3) years experience as a Head Coach (or equivalent) at a high school or community college
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Do you have a Master's (or higher) degree in the teaching field, or do you have a Master's (or higher) degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field?
- Yes
- No
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Are you CPR/AED/First Aid certified?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have at least three (3) years experience as a Head Coach (or equivalent) at a high school or community college?
- Yes
- No
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Are you able to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed?
- Yes
- No
Required Question