Job Description

Position Overview

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the college-sponsored, women’s volleyball program, as well as teaching academic courses. 

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 freshman and sophomore level courses.
• 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 a teaching field
• 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
• CPR/EAD/First Aid certified

Lee College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.

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