What are the responsibilities and job description for the Berkshire Community College Head Varsity Volleyball Coach - Berkshire Community College position at Berkshire Community College?
Location: Pittsfield, MA Category: Staff Posted On: Tue Dec 10 2024 Job Description:
Position overview: Berkshire Community College Athletics is hiring for a new position of Head Varsity Volleyball Coach. The position will lead the new BCC Volleyball Program which will begin competition Fall 2025 and report to the Director of Recreation. The on-court duties are an important responsibility of this role but are only one aspect of the position.
The Head Varsity Volleyball Coach will be responsible for student-athlete recruitment and management. This position will oversee all aspects of the team from a competitive standpoint, including planning practices to managing games. The Head Varsity Volleyball Coach will be responsible for recommending a team of paid and/or volunteer assistant coaches.
The competition season for BCC Athletics Varsity Volleyball is the Fall semester. Student-athlete recruitment responsibilities will be on-going throughout the year.
This position will start February of 2025 for recruiting purposes. A recruiting stipend will be paid for these initial months and then the position will begin its regular stipend calendar as outlined below in June 2025.
BCC Athletics prioritizes student-athlete persistence and success in the classroom. The Head Varsity Volleyball Coach is the BCC staff member with the most direct student contact and must understand student academic success plans and encourage their execution on a regular basis. The successful candidate will work with the Director of Recreation to identify cases where additional support is needed and will support "wholistic" student success through relationship building and mentoring.
Responsibilities Include:
Recruitment of student-athletes
Recommendations for coaching staff
Participating in Student-Athlete Orientation
Understanding & supporting the policies of Berkshire Community College Athletics
Determining team goals in collaboration with the Director of Recreation
Communicating with student-athletes
Structuring practices, game planning
Driving Berkshire Community College van for the team to away games
Leading the team at games and tournaments
Cultivating team culture and treating all team members in a fair, equitable way
Reporting concerns with the team or its members to the Director of Recreational Services
Adhering to BCC, NJCAA, & NJCAA Region 21 rules, policies, and guidelines
Support academic success plans for student-athletes through meetings, educational sessions, and conversations
Represent Berkshire Community College in a professional manner at all times
Calendar:
Season Preparation: Mid-June-July 2025
$1,500 of stipend paid August 1st (start of the season) for preparation and fielding a team
Hours as needed
2nd Week of July meeting with Director of Recreation
In-Season: August 1-November 16 (latest possible date of National Championship)
$5,000 of stipend paid November 16th at the conclusion of the season
Minimum of four practice hours a week
Attend all team competitions
Minimum of one mid-season meeting with the Director of Recreation
End of season meeting with Director of Recreation
Off-Season: December-March Recruiting
$1,500 of stipend paid March 15th
Hours as needed
Minimum of one off-season meeting with the Director of Recreation
Job Requirements:
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalency required. Previous coaching experience strongly preferred. Playing experience at least at a high school varsity level strongly preferred. Must be able to demonstrate an ability to develop student-athletes on and off the court. Organizational, leadership, and communication skills are a requirement. Ability to balance competitiveness with sportsmanship. Ability to work without direct supervision. Must have a valid driver's license. First Aid/CPR/AED certifications preferred, may be obtained upon hire.
Additional Information:
Source of Funding: State
Salary : $8,000 (see Calendar above); part-time; non-benefited
Area of Assignment: Recreational Services
Effective Date: February 2025
Pursuant to the Clery Act of 1990 a copy of Berkshire Community College's security report is available on the BCC Website.
BCC is committed to providing an inclusive learning and working environment that values the diverse backgrounds of all people and encourages applications from individuals whose experiences and perspectives model the opportunities and success derived from a college education.
Berkshire Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, military service, and national origin in its education programs or employment. All inquiries concerning application of the above should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator and Affirmative Action Officer, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.
Position overview: Berkshire Community College Athletics is hiring for a new position of Head Varsity Volleyball Coach. The position will lead the new BCC Volleyball Program which will begin competition Fall 2025 and report to the Director of Recreation. The on-court duties are an important responsibility of this role but are only one aspect of the position.
The Head Varsity Volleyball Coach will be responsible for student-athlete recruitment and management. This position will oversee all aspects of the team from a competitive standpoint, including planning practices to managing games. The Head Varsity Volleyball Coach will be responsible for recommending a team of paid and/or volunteer assistant coaches.
The competition season for BCC Athletics Varsity Volleyball is the Fall semester. Student-athlete recruitment responsibilities will be on-going throughout the year.
This position will start February of 2025 for recruiting purposes. A recruiting stipend will be paid for these initial months and then the position will begin its regular stipend calendar as outlined below in June 2025.
BCC Athletics prioritizes student-athlete persistence and success in the classroom. The Head Varsity Volleyball Coach is the BCC staff member with the most direct student contact and must understand student academic success plans and encourage their execution on a regular basis. The successful candidate will work with the Director of Recreation to identify cases where additional support is needed and will support "wholistic" student success through relationship building and mentoring.
Responsibilities Include:
Recruitment of student-athletes
Recommendations for coaching staff
Participating in Student-Athlete Orientation
Understanding & supporting the policies of Berkshire Community College Athletics
Determining team goals in collaboration with the Director of Recreation
Communicating with student-athletes
Structuring practices, game planning
Driving Berkshire Community College van for the team to away games
Leading the team at games and tournaments
Cultivating team culture and treating all team members in a fair, equitable way
Reporting concerns with the team or its members to the Director of Recreational Services
Adhering to BCC, NJCAA, & NJCAA Region 21 rules, policies, and guidelines
Support academic success plans for student-athletes through meetings, educational sessions, and conversations
Represent Berkshire Community College in a professional manner at all times
Calendar:
Season Preparation: Mid-June-July 2025
$1,500 of stipend paid August 1st (start of the season) for preparation and fielding a team
Hours as needed
2nd Week of July meeting with Director of Recreation
In-Season: August 1-November 16 (latest possible date of National Championship)
$5,000 of stipend paid November 16th at the conclusion of the season
Minimum of four practice hours a week
Attend all team competitions
Minimum of one mid-season meeting with the Director of Recreation
End of season meeting with Director of Recreation
Off-Season: December-March Recruiting
$1,500 of stipend paid March 15th
Hours as needed
Minimum of one off-season meeting with the Director of Recreation
Job Requirements:
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalency required. Previous coaching experience strongly preferred. Playing experience at least at a high school varsity level strongly preferred. Must be able to demonstrate an ability to develop student-athletes on and off the court. Organizational, leadership, and communication skills are a requirement. Ability to balance competitiveness with sportsmanship. Ability to work without direct supervision. Must have a valid driver's license. First Aid/CPR/AED certifications preferred, may be obtained upon hire.
Additional Information:
Source of Funding: State
Salary : $8,000 (see Calendar above); part-time; non-benefited
Area of Assignment: Recreational Services
Effective Date: February 2025
Pursuant to the Clery Act of 1990 a copy of Berkshire Community College's security report is available on the BCC Website.
BCC is committed to providing an inclusive learning and working environment that values the diverse backgrounds of all people and encourages applications from individuals whose experiences and perspectives model the opportunities and success derived from a college education.
Berkshire Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, military service, and national origin in its education programs or employment. All inquiries concerning application of the above should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator and Affirmative Action Officer, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.
Salary : $8,000