Head Women's Volleyball Coach

West Burlington, Iowa, The Head Women’s Volleyball Coach is responsible for all aspects of the Southeastern Community College  NJCAA  Division II Women’s Volleyball program including:  recruiting and supervision of student-athletes, planning, coordinating, and supervision of practices, scheduling, coordinating and facilitating fundraising activities, overseeing travel, budget and the overall daily operation of the women’s volleyball program.   This position is a full-time professional services position with a starting salary of $40,000 per year. The position also includes  the full  SCC  benefits  package- medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, sick leave, vacation, discretionary leave, paid spring and holiday breaks and participation in  IPERS  or  TIAA  retirement plan. Terms of employment are per the employment contract and relevant policies and guidelines of the Board of Trustees. The position will uphold college policies and procedures and supports and participates in college-wide initiatives. The incumbent is expected to actively promote a positive image for the college district and support SCC’s mission, vision, values and goals.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Learn and embrace Southeastern Community College’s mission, values and goals, the comprehensive community college philosophy, and related Iowa Code regulations.

Learn, apply, and role-model all SCC policies and procedures; support and abide by strategic goals and expectations of accountability established by the institution, the Student Affairs Division, and the Athletic Department respectively.

Adhere to all  NJCAA  and  ICCAC  rules, policies, and by-laws to ensure compliance. 

Embrace and actively engage in continuous process improvement practices that promote regular assessment, support constructive change, and lead to effective improvements in SCC’s Athletic Department processes and services.  

Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships and open-lines of communication with Students, colleagues, faculty, staff, administration, and the general public; contribute toward building a positive team working environment; treat others with respect and compassion. 

Apply ethical standards to work situations; make work decisions in accordance with SCC’s values and goals; show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and promote a harassment-free environment.

Supervise  SCC  student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and I general, throughout their entire experience at  SCC . 

Aid in working with academic staff to ensure academic requirements are being met.

Work within the  SCC  Athletic Department to develop and maintain a successful women’s volleyball program

Monitor and administer the budgets for the respective areas of responsibility.

Plan and coordinate practices, recruitment, strength and conditioning program for volleyball, fundraising, monitoring and reporting of student-athletes academically and behaviorally.  

Hire, train, supervise and evaluate assistant coaches and staff as appropriate. 

Responsible for meeting volleyball team roster quota as directed by college administration

Help serve as the On-Site Administrator for home games for other sports if needed.

Assist with  EADA  federal compliance reporting.

Serve on college committees as directed

Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree required

Experience coaching women’s volleyball required, with preference given to college level coaching and playing experience. 

 Valid driver’s license

Ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, and community, and to assist the athletic and student services departments in general.

Self-motivated, energetic and creative individual with leadership, planning, fund-raising, and public relations skills. 

Demonstrated success and integrity in managing student-athlete academic endeavors.

Strong human relations and interpersonal oral and written communication skills to interact positively with diverse personalities and populations. 

Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and perform with a high level of personal and professional integrity and ethics.

Working knowledge of computer software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite. 

Ability to administer and maintain budget expectations. 

Availability to work on a basis of “available as work demands” rather than a fixed schedule is required.  The Head Women’s Volleyball Coach must be available to staff as their needs demand.