Head Women’s Volleyball Coach for Beach

Department:               Athletics

Position Status:          Full-Time, Twelve (12) Month Position

Directly Reports to:   Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance

Classification:             Exempt          

Job Purpose

The Head coach will be responsible for managing all aspects of a competitive and successful NCAA Division II  Women’s  Beach Volleyball program with the primary responsibility being the planning and instruction of Beach Volleyball skills.  The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to the academic success of the student-athletes in the program that leads to graduation through a positive collegiate experience.  

Duties and responsibilities

• Compliance with NCAA, SAC and Catawba College Policies and Regulations
• The head coach must be efficient at individualized and team instruction with emphasis on teaching all skills and strategies associated with the sport.
• Recruiting quality student-athletes that are committed to the Catawba College mission within the allotted scholarship structure and limits

Department:               Athletics

Position Status:          Full-Time, Twelve (12) Month Position

Directly Reports to:   Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance

Classification:             Exempt          

Job Purpose

The Head coach will be responsible for managing all aspects of a competitive and successful NCAA Division II  Women’s  Beach Volleyball program with the primary responsibility being the planning and instruction of Beach Volleyball skills.  The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to the academic success of the student-athletes in the program that leads to graduation through a positive collegiate experience.  

Duties and responsibilities

• Compliance with NCAA, SAC and Catawba College Policies and Regulations
• The head coach must be efficient at individualized and team instruction with emphasis on teaching all skills and strategies associated with the sport.
• Recruiting quality student-athletes that are committed to the Catawba College mission within the allotted scholarship structure and limits
• Commitment to and the management of program budget
• Coordinate and maintain regular communication with Catawba athletics staff, including the Director of Volleyball, Compliance, Sports Medicine, Media Relations, Video, Strength & Conditioning, and Facilities Operations
• Provide academic support and oversight for all student-athletes
• Game scheduling
• Practice and game planning and implementation
• Player development and evaluation
• Support the Sports Performance staff to implement an effective strength and conditioning program
• Managing travel (booking hotels, vans, buses, etc.)
• Developing and maintaining positive alumni relations
• Day to day program administration
• Preparing scouting reports, scouting/film analysis
• Actively assist with program fundraising and development of alumni and community relations
• Serve on campus and departmental committees as requested
• Other duties as assigned  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred
• Successful collegiate coaching experience is preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in on field instruction and knowledge of the game
• Ability to recruit student-athletes that will be successful in the classroom and on the sand
• Ability to lead, mentor and motivate student-athletes
• Strong communication, organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to produce and manage a competitive Beach Volleyball program are important
• Developing and maintaining positive alumni relations
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license required  

Application Procedure

Interested candidates must send via email a letter of application, resume and contact information for three references to employment@catawba.edu and bferguso22@catawba.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Catawba College is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the College is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, unless allowed by law and deemed necessary to the operation of the College. The College complies with all federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination.