Head Women’s Volleyball Coach (50/50 split)

Sheldon, Iowa, NORTHWEST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SHELDON, IOWA

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Head Women’s Volleyball Coach(50/50 split )

50% percent Head Women’s Volleyball Coach and 50% NCC employee

DIVISION: Athletics

SUPERVISOR: Athletic Director

POSITION SUMMARY: Head Women’s Volleyball Coach is responsible for managing all aspects of the intercollegiate volleyball program, including recruiting, instruction, and coaching of student-athletes, as well as coordinating program-related activities. The coach must adhere to all rules and regulations established by Northwest Iowa Community College, the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference, and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITY: This position is designed to combine head coaching duties with a complementary professional role based on the candidate’s strengths, experience, and qualifications. Possible additional assignments include, but are not limited to:

Instruction (teaching in an academic program)

Assist the Athletic Director for Compliance / Game Day Management

Assist with Sports Information Coordination

Other qualified areas aligning with the needs of the college and / or athletic department

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Experience coaching or playing volleyball at the high school, college, or club level

Bachelor’s degree in exercise and sport science, health and wellness, community health and education, recreation services, or a related field

Previous experience working with and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds

Valid Driver’s License

CPR / First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)

Preferred:

Master’s Degree in Education or Related Field

Commercial Driver’s License

Bilingual in English and Spanish Languages

Knowledge of NJCAA Compliance and Eligibility

DESIRED QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

Team management experience

Successful coaching at the high school or college level

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to plan, organize, and manage time

Ability to problem-solve

Strong human and public relation skills and positive motivational attitude

Strong knowledge of volleyball fundamentals, strategy, and training

Demonstrated ability to recruit and develop student-athletes

Willingness to participate in professional development activities

PRIMARY COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Communicate athletics’ philosophy and goals with NCC administration, faculty, staff, student-athletes, and alumni

2.Maintain knowledge of NJCAA, ICCAC, and other governing bodies’ rules and by-laws

3.Collaborate with the Athletic Director to ensure compliance with the college, the ICCAC, and the NJCAA

4.Assist student-athletes with eligibility requirements and compliance paperwork

5.Supervise daily operations of athletics including, but not limited to scheduling transportation, facilities, eligibility processes, student-athlete forms / information management, maintain records, press releases, etc.

6.Work with Athletic Director in scheduling of athletic facilities and events to ensure game day operations are in place, including officials, venue, and trainers

7.Work with the Athletic Director to arrange team schedules, including travel to games and practices

8.Develop, implement, and monitor volleyball budget

9.Recommend the selection and ongoing purchases of equipment and supplies

10.Work with college grant writer to secure grants that support equipment and programming

11.Collaborate with the advancement department on fundraising efforts. Connect with Foundations and the Athletic Department prior to starting fundraising activity.

12.Teach sport skills, condition, and motivate student-athletes to positive action, and utilize effective strategies to produce a successful student experience

13.Facilitate meetings at the beginning of each semester with coaches and student-athletes regarding participation expectations

14.Monitor student-athlete attendance, academic progress, and graduation

15.Oversee and monitor the conduct of student-athletes and, under the discretion of the Athletic Director, oversee discipline if necessary

16.Collaborate with the admissions department and monitor recruitment needs; recruit a sufficient number of new student-athletes annually and retain current student-athletes in accordance with NJCAA rules and regulations through scouting, attending games / tournaments, and home visits

17.Provide statistics and reports to the Athletic Director, Region XI, the ICCAC, and the NJCAA when needed

18.Direct all aspects, areas, and components of the volleyball program

19.Plan and manage all in-season and off-season training, including workouts, practices, scrimmages, games and team communication

20.Represent the program at institutional functions and externally with media, agencies, students, parents, and the community

21.Collaborate with the Alumni Office to engage volleyball alumni in future seasons to further support the program

22.Support the mission and vision of NCC by promoting student success, a culture of success, and community engagement

23.Be familiar with NCC policies and procedures

24.Maintain an effective, competitive volleyball program

25.Demonstrate problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills

26.Capable of gathering facts, analyzing data, and justifying decisions

27.Mediate conflicts among colleagues, direct reports, and student-athletes

28.Work with custodian and maintenance staff to insure facility cleanliness, equipment, and building maintenance, and event preparations

29.Work with the Marketing Department and team to support marketing / advertising campaigns including print ads, radio ads, flyers, and social media campaigns

30.Advocate for NCC and promote the NCC volleyball program in the community

31.Perform other duties as required by the Athletic Director

GENERAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Physical Activity

N = Not Applicable O = Occasional (10-33%)C = Constant (67-100%)

S = Seldom (1-9%)F = Frequent = (34-66%)

F:Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist

F:Kneeling: Bending legs at the knee to come to a rest on knee and hands

F:Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine

S:Crawling Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet

F:Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

C:Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time

F:Sitting: Particularly for sustained periods of time

C:Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish a task, particularly for longer distances

O:Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward

O:Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion

O:Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position (40 lb boxes)

O:Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm

C:Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word either on the telephone or in person

C:Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds

S:Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc.

S:Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces, such as roofs, catwalks, etc.

S:Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

S:Visual Acuity: View computer and/or close visual work less than 18” of distance

O:Travel:By means of transportation to on- and off-campus facilities, agencies, businesses, etc. (both own transportation is needed or NCC provides transportation)

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

1.Occasional exposure to blood or bodily fluids and to hazardous chemicals. Work is expected to be confined to indoor activities with the exception that the individual may be required to go to other parts of the campus or do errands away from campus, all of which require exposure to the outdoors. It is not expected that this will require exposure to situations, which would be considered physically hazardous.

2.The statements herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties / responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

WAGE / SALARY RANGE Annual salary based on experience and education

APPLICATION CLOSING

DATE Applications accepted until the position is filled; review of applications to begin immediately

EMPLOYMENT

DATE As soon as possible

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. If submitting by mail, allow sufficient time so that it is received by the closing date. Application screening and interviewing will not be done until after the closing date unless noted otherwise.

A Northwest Iowa Community College application form must be completed and submitted by the specified time. A resume may be included, but will not take the place of a fully completed form. Do Not State “See Resume” in place of completing the respective information requested on the application form. Please remember to sign your application. When indicated, copies of all academic transcripts must be included

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications will be reviewed by the appointed selection committee. Only applicants with completed materials will be considered. Appointments will be scheduled with those applicants selected for interviewing. Interview travel costs are at the applicant’s expense unless stated otherwise. All applicants will be notified in writing once the position is filled.

For information contact: Human Resources Office, Northwest Iowa Community College, 603 West Park Street, Sheldon, IA 51201; 712-324-5061 ext. 113, or 1-800-352-4907; or email humanresources@nwicc.edu

It is the policy of Northwest Iowa Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status.

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Title IX/Equity Coordinator for employees, 603 West Park Street, Sheldon, IA 51201, 712-324-5061, Ext. 113, lheatherly@nwicc.edu, Title IX/Equity Coordinator (for students), 603 West Park Street, Sheldon, IA 51201, 712-324-5061, Ext. 137, sbreems-diekevers@nwicc.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov. Previous experience coaching or playing volleyball at the college, high school or club level.

Bachelor's degree in exercise and sport science, health and wellness, community health and education, recreation services, or a related field.

Previous experience working with and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds.

Valid Driver's License.

CPR / First Aid Certification, or a willingness to obtain. Based on experience and education