What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Coach - Volleyball position at Blinn College?
Builds a nationally and regionally recognized Blinn College volleyball program. Directs the program including: maintaining a successful program for the institution, recruiting, supervision of student athletes, coordinating and supervising practices, overseeing travel, budget and the overall daily operations of the program.
Required Quals Summary
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of three years experience in coaching volleyball intercollegiate athletics.
Special Notes To Applicants
Minimum of three years experience in coaching volleyball intercollegiate athletics.
This is a 12 month, benefits-eligible position. Blinn College pays 100% of health insurance for full-time employees, 50% for dependents, and two times your annual salary in life insurance benefits. Optional coverage can begin on your first active duty date. If you would like to review insurance benefits in advance, you can access the New Employee Benefits Guide online, http://www.ers.state.tx.us/New-Employee/Insurance/.
Yearly leave time includes:
Yearly leave time includes:
- 96 hours vacation
- 40 hours discretionary
- 16 hours personal
- 8 hours sick each month.
- Paid leave for college designated holiday’s, spring break, Thanksgiving, and Christmas break (approx. 25 days per year)
Optional opportunity to teach if credentialed.
Position Details
Principal Accountabilities
Principal Accountabilities
Directs all aspects of the volleyball program, including but not limited to recruiting, on-field coaching, supervision of athletic assistants and student trainers, financial aid, scholarships, housing, and food service.
Develops a recruitment plan and actively recruits student athletes, which adhere to Blinn College and NJCAA Policies and Procedures.
Develops schedules and coordinates all team travel and similar responsibilities for out-of-town meets.
Travels and works a flexible schedule in order to meet the needs of the program.
Provides help with academics to each player in the development of class schedules.
Establishes, maintains, and acts as a role model for an ethical and moral code of behavior and living that is expected of the players that are residing on campus.
Provides effective supervision of student athletes in the generic areas of practice, competition, travel and life management, throughout their entire experience at Blinn College.
Works cooperatively with the Director of Athletics, Marketing and Media Relations to establish and provide effective communication regarding the program.
Supports the philosophy and mission of the College. Provides direction and leadership to the program consistent with the values, policies, procedures and expectations of Blinn College leadership.
Applies ethical standards to work situations; makes work decisions in accordance with Blinn College’s values and goals; demonstrates respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, and promotes a harassment-free environment.
Attends and actively participates in head coaches’ meetings and athletic departmental meetings and trainings.
Prepares yearly budgets for the program. Effectively manages the fiscal resources for the program, and stays within allotted budget.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Develops a recruitment plan and actively recruits student athletes, which adhere to Blinn College and NJCAA Policies and Procedures.
Develops schedules and coordinates all team travel and similar responsibilities for out-of-town meets.
Travels and works a flexible schedule in order to meet the needs of the program.
Provides help with academics to each player in the development of class schedules.
Establishes, maintains, and acts as a role model for an ethical and moral code of behavior and living that is expected of the players that are residing on campus.
Provides effective supervision of student athletes in the generic areas of practice, competition, travel and life management, throughout their entire experience at Blinn College.
Works cooperatively with the Director of Athletics, Marketing and Media Relations to establish and provide effective communication regarding the program.
Supports the philosophy and mission of the College. Provides direction and leadership to the program consistent with the values, policies, procedures and expectations of Blinn College leadership.
Applies ethical standards to work situations; makes work decisions in accordance with Blinn College’s values and goals; demonstrates respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, and promotes a harassment-free environment.
Attends and actively participates in head coaches’ meetings and athletic departmental meetings and trainings.
Prepares yearly budgets for the program. Effectively manages the fiscal resources for the program, and stays within allotted budget.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of three years experience in coaching volleyball intercollegiate athletics.
Minimum of three years experience in coaching volleyball intercollegiate athletics.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience and expertise in coaching cross country skills.
Experience in recruitment and team management of an intercollegiate athletic program or related cross country athletics.
Working knowledge and practical application of policies, procedures, rules and strategies related to intercollegiate cross country or related cross country athletics.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Some travel required.
Abilities to work evenings and weekends.
Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships and open-lines of communication with students, colleagues, faculty, staff, administration, and the general public; contributes to building a positive team working environment; treats others with respect and compassion.
Embraces and actively engages in continuous process improvement practices that promote regular assessment, support constructive changes, and lead to effective improvements in Blinn College’s Athletic Department processes and services.
Adheres to all NJCAA and Blinn College policies, procedures, rules and regulations to ensures compliance.
Experience in recruitment and team management of an intercollegiate athletic program or related cross country athletics.
Working knowledge and practical application of policies, procedures, rules and strategies related to intercollegiate cross country or related cross country athletics.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Some travel required.
Abilities to work evenings and weekends.
Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships and open-lines of communication with students, colleagues, faculty, staff, administration, and the general public; contributes to building a positive team working environment; treats others with respect and compassion.
Embraces and actively engages in continuous process improvement practices that promote regular assessment, support constructive changes, and lead to effective improvements in Blinn College’s Athletic Department processes and services.
Adheres to all NJCAA and Blinn College policies, procedures, rules and regulations to ensures compliance.
Minimum Competencies
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree.
College coaching experience.
Recruiting experience.
Participation in National Tournaments
College coaching experience.
Recruiting experience.
Participation in National Tournaments
Preferred Competencies
Working Conditions
Are there particular working conditions associated with this job that should be noted (I.E., working environment, hours of work, workspace, etc.)?
Yes
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Physical and Mental Requirements
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Moderate lifting, 15 to 44 lbs., Light lifting, under 15 lbs., Moderate carrying, 15 to 44 lbs., Light carrying, under 15 lbs., Reaching above shoulder, Simple grasping, Dual simultaneous grasping, Walking, Standing, Sitting, Operating office equipment, Seeing, Identifying colors, Depth perception, Hearing (with aid), Hearing (without aid), Writing, Counting, Reading, Telling time, Heavy lifting, 45 to 70 lbs., Heavy carrying, 45 to 70 lbs., Straight pulling, Pulling hand over hand, Repeated bending, Crawling, Twisting, Pushing, Stooping, Climbing stairs, Climbing ladders, Operating motor vehicle
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Environmental Requirements
Environmental Requirements:
Travel by car (enter percentage of time in below field), Travel by van (enter percentage of time in below field), Travel by bus (enter percentage of time in below field), Outside, Inside, Excessive heat, Excessive cold, Excessive humidity, Working closely with other, Working alone
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20% travel for games
