Head Men's Volleyball Coach

The head men's volleyball coach is responsible for the direction and organization of the inaugural Washington & Jefferson College men's volleyball team which will begin intercollegiate competition during the 2026-2027 academic year. The coach is responsible for the recruitment and retention of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes, supervision of coaching staff, practice planning, player skill/leadership development, and fiscal responsibility. The coach is expected to demonstrate leadership, sportsmanship and conduct becoming of the coaching profession. In addition, the coach should maintain a professional and cooperative relationship with the College's faculty, working together for the benefit of the student-athlete. The coach is expected to annually review any rule changes relative to the sport and to always adhere to all rules, regulations and policies of NCAA Division III and the Presidents' Athletic Conference.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and recruit prospects to build a roster ready to compete on the varsity level for the 2026-2027 academic year.

• Maintain a yearly roster of 18-20 student-athletes by identifying prospective student-athletes, evaluating high school prospects, and maintaining accurate records and a database in Front Rush.

• Organize and conduct an appropriate number of practice sessions and direct all activities during contests in accordance with NCAA Division III rules and regulations.

• Develop and implement game strategy and position assignments.

• Work with the strength and conditioning coach to implement a routine program for the men's volleyball team.

• Provide an environment that supports the achievement of the academic goals of the student athlete.

• Responsible for meeting the college-identified annual recruiting goal for the program 6-7 recruits per year

Administrative

• Prepare a schedule of contests and team activities in conjunction with the director of athletics that complies with departmental policies, goals and objectives starting with the 2026-27 academic year.

• Coordinates the scouting and video film online exchange through HUDL.

• Administer the sport budget in a fiscally responsible manner; submit all purchase requests to the director of athletics for prior approval. Develop program's fundraising strategies.

• Coordinate team travel, housing and meals and submit a travel itinerary prior to the start of each season.

• Communicate and cooperate with the equipment manager regarding the distribution, collection and purchasing of the program's inaugural athletic equipment, apparel, and supplies.

• Manage the development and coordination of community service projects for team members.

• Complete secondary duty as assigned by director of athletics likely game manager of a fall sport

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations

• Knowledge of computers and athletic-related software programs

• Knowledge of effective strategies which focus on helping an individual improve their skills and performance

• Knowledge of recruitment to a NCAA Division III athletic department

• Skill with the setting of learning goals and action planning

• Skill in instruction of student athletes with fundamentals and principles of the sport

• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions

• Skill in developing leadership skills within a team and athletic department

• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Supervisory duties