Head Coach, Women's Volleyball

Glassboro, New Jersey, Reporting to the Director of Athletics, this position is the designated leader of the Rowan University Women’s Volleyball program and will be charged with oversight, program leadership, recruitment/retention, student-athletes experience, administration and ensuring a winning culture on and off the court.

Head Coaching Responsibilities-

Program Leadership:

• Provides leadership and supervision in all aspects of the program including recruitment, retention, budget, academic support, compliance, practice preparation, game strategy, alumni development, fundraising and student-athlete experience

• Develop and maintain a program of excellence and integrity that is competitive and leads to success in both conference and independent play

• Implement and execute structured and organized practice sessions

• Develop practice schedules, teach fundamental skills and properly train and condition student-athletes in preparation for competition

• Develop, organize, and coordinate fundraising initiatives and summer camps/clinics to enhance the program’s brand and financial sustainability

• Coordinate annual events, in-game recognition, etc. to enhance alumni engagement and stewardship

• Adhere to NCAA, conference, departmental, and university policies, procedures, and expectations

• Ensure university admissions policies, academic standards and financial aid procedures are upheld

• Establish and maintain a culture of excellence, engagement and excitement

• Attend annual professional development workshops, seminars and/or conferences to enhance overall coaching and leadership skills

Recruitment:

• Develop a strategic and well-thought-out recruitment and retention program

• Ensure the assemblance of a full and competitive competition roster

• Visit high school, professional and community organizations when requested

• Maximize the opportunities in the transfer portal

• Hire, develop, supervise and retain high-caliber assistant coaches

• Identify out-of-state pipelines and club connections to bolster roster

• Develop strong recruiting pipelines with top high schools and junior college programs

• Implement an annual evaluation and assessment of the recruiting/retention program

Student-Athlete Experience:

• Design, monitor and support student-athletes’ personal development programs and progress with respect to their academic, athletic, and personal enrichment

• Generate and establish student engagement

• Develop and maintain a strong team culture

• Implement team building activities

• Ensure two student-athletes serve as the team’s liaison in SAAC

Administration:

• Ensure fiscal management for the sport program

• Establish effective, cross-collaborative relationships within the Department of Athletics and across university platforms

• Maintain an effective communications network with university faculty, administration and staff

• Develop a positive working relationship with the Admissions Office

• Organize team’s competition schedule and travel plans

• Attend all department meetings

• Serve as liaison with designated department administrator on facility preparation and

• Work closely with all support areas within Athletics

Key Additional Responsibilities:

• Work closely with University Human Resource, Procurement and other campus departments as assigned

• Responsible to know current NCAA, Conference, and University rules, regulations, and deadlines governing Athletic sports.

• Adhere to NCAA, conference, departmental, and university policies, procedures, and expectations

• Establish and maintain a culture of excellence personally and within your unit

• Implement an annual evaluation and assessment of all staff and assigned coaches

• Attend annual professional development workshops, seminars and/or conferences to enhance overall professional skills • Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred • Strong organizational and managerial skills and experience with multiple units • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment • Experience with program implementation • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to demonstrate flexibility and work with various campus and community programs/partners • Experience in the field of athletics and ideally athletic academic success. • Flexible schedule includes evenings and weekends. • Possess excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills. • Demonstrates ability and willingness to work as a team member and to work independently • Problem-solver with the initiative and follow-through skills; tact, diplomacy, and judgement in dealing with students, parents, faculty, and administrators. • Detail oriented and demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. • Sensitivity to the needs and concerns of a diverse student population. • Experience as a unit director with budget oversight knowledge/experience • Demonstrated knowledge of developmental academic advising methodologies.