Posting Number

C0134

Position Title

Head Coach - Women's Volleyball

Department

Athletics - Coaches

Bargaining Unit

APSCUF-Coaches

Position Type

Coach

Full-time/ Part-time

Full-time

If Part-time, specify percentage

Temporary/ Permanent

Permanent

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug benefits.
• Generous retirement plans, two options:
  • Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
  • State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS)

• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.

Head Coach/ Assistant Coach

Head Coach

FLSA

Exempt

Salary

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Anticipated Start Date

on or about February 13, 2023

Anticipated End Date

February 1, 2025

Work Hours

Other

Work Schedule

Other Work Schedule

Job Description Summary

The primary function of this position is to serve as Head Coach of the Women’s Volleyball team at Commonwealth University – Lock Haven Campus. This position is responsible for the management, development, and implementation of all aspects of a Division II women’s volleyball program including but not limited to: budgeting, fundraising, planning, evaluating, organizing, scheduling, recruiting, skill instruction, student-athlete & staff development, academic support, and game plan development.

Essential Duties

Develop a competitive NCAA Division II Women’s Volleyball program in a manner consistent with the philosophy, core values, and guidelines of NCAA Division II, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) and Lock Haven.

Demonstrate compliance with all NCAA Division II and PSAC rules; including timely submission of all compliance forms, adherence to all compliance policies and procedures, and attendance of mandatory NCAA rules education sessions. Coaches will be held accountable for all NCAA Division II rules compliance, and compliance will be part of the yearly evaluation process.

Fundraise, market, and promote Women’s Volleyball in an effort to increase local and regional exposure of LHU and LHU Women’s Volleyball.

Work in conjunction with Athletic Administration and the LHU Advancement Office to develop a fundraising strategy to enhance the Women’s Volleyball program.

Provide leadership for the establishment of team rules, strategic vision, playing philosophy, development of student-athletes and staff, game plan development, training strategy, recruiting strategy, budget management, non-conference scheduling, and academic performance.

Develop and Coordinate Women’s Volleyball summer camps, clinics and tournaments annually.

Ability to demonstrate volleyball skill instruction.

Specific Duties

• Function in day-to-day operations under the supervision of the Director of Athletics.

• Responsible for developing, planning, administering, and evaluating all aspects of the Women’s Volleyball program.

• Follow University policy to request, secure, develop, and evaluate a Graduate Assistant (GA) or part time coach to assist with the overall operation and development of the program.

• Schedule and supervise team and individual practices and assign graduate assistant or part time coach duties as appropriate.

• Evaluate program according to the developed objectives and conduct team and individual training as necessary.

• Plan and direct training regimen and skill development of team and individuals.

• Attend and coach team at practice sessions and in competition.

• Develop and administer appropriate team budgets in accordance with University fiscal policies and procedures and in consultation with the Director of Athletics.

• Collaborate with appropriate athletic staff to organize, promote and conduct competitions and special events.

• Responsible for the recruitment and retention of student-athletes.

• Monitor academic performance and progress of Women’s Volleyball student-athletes.

• Attend all appropriate Athletic Department meetings as scheduled during the year.

• Participate with the Women’s Volleyball team in community service activities/engagement once a semester.

• Ensure the Health and Safety of student-athletes and staff.

• Perform other duties related to the program as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Minimum Qualifications (Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 3 years of successful college volleyball coaching experience.

• 3 years of working knowledge of NCAA rules.

• 3 years of budget management experience.

• 3 years of fundraising and alumni cultivation experience.

• Effective organization/administrative skills and computer knowledge.

• Demonstrated effectiveness in recruiting.

• Strong interpersonal skills communicating with student-athletes, campus faculty, staff, alumni, University supporters and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree

Preference will be given to candidates with a tenure of successful head collegiate volleyball coaching experience – preferably at an NCAA institution.

Physical Demands

The ability to demonstrate volleyball skill instruction.

Open Date

12/20/2022

Close Date

Special Instructions for Applicants

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. Applications received by January 3, 2023 will be given full consideration. The successful candidate will also have to complete a background investigation as a condition of employment. Applicant must provide the name, email address, phone number for three professional references.

Background Clearances

In accordance with Act 153 of 2014 (HB 435), appointment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, Act 34, Pennsylvania Criminal Record Clearance; Act 151, Child Abuse Clearance; and Act 114, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Checks.

Appointment is provisional provided the “Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form” and verification of your three background checks are returned to the Human Resource office prior to your hire date.

Diversity Statement

At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:

• Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
• Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
• Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.

Title IX/Clery

The Lock Haven University’s Annual Security Report and Fire Safety Report are now available on-line or in paper form by request. Federal law requires these reports to contain policy statements, crime and fire safety statistics for the university. The policy statements address the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, i.e. policies for responding to emergency situations, fire safety procedures and statistics, and sexual offenses, etc. Three years’ worth of statistics is included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on campus, in on-campus buildings, or off-campus sites property owned or controlled by the university and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to the campus. The Security and Fire Report is available online at:

http://lockhaven.edu/publicsafety/

You may also request a paper copy from the Public Safety Office located in the Glennon Infirmary building or by calling 570-484-2278.

About Commonwealth University of PA

The Power of Three Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.

We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.

We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.

We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.

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