Description

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.

Requirements

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 respective unit(s)

Implement an annual evaluation Rowan University, a NCAA Division III member of the New Jersey Athletic Conference, is accepting applications for the position of Women’s Volleyball Head Coach.

and assessment of all staff and assigned coaches

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