Women's Volleyball: Head Women's Volleyball Coach/Assistant Communications Drtr
Roger Williams University
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January 04, 2012
February 04, 2012
USA - Northeast
Full-Time
Bachelors
Company Description:
Ranked in the Top Tier of Masters level universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report, the University ensures a strong liberal arts academic experience, combined with professional study. With approximately 40 majors, the Roger Williams experience offers, among other benefits, real-world internship opportunities that lead to real-world jobs.
Located on a stunning 140 acres overlooking Mount Hope Bay, the Roger Williams campus takes advantage of the New England coastline's natural beauty. And our location in historic Bristol, RI is just twenty minutes from Providence and Newport and provides easy access to Boston and New York City.
Roger Williams University is committed to creating and supporting an intellectual community devoted to teaching and learning and providing the opportunity for personal and intellectual growth for students, faculty and staff
Job Description:
Under the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator/Head Women’s Softball Coach and the Athletic Communications Director, the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach/Assistant Communications Director is responsible for all aspects of the development and administration of a successful NCAA Division III Intercollegiate Women’s Sport Program. The program will be conducted in accordance with all University and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules, regulations, and policies. In addition, the position is responsible for assisting in all functions of sports communications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Coaching/Teaching Duties:
a. Teach and develop sport-specific skills in a successful, safe and prudent manner.
b. Create, present, and maintain records of up-to-date lesson plans for pre-season/season practice drills and procedures detailing the desired goals to be achieved.
c. Schedule practice and game preparation sessions; conduct post game analysis and incorporate into lesson plans.
d. Serve as liaison for alumni relations and fundraising efforts for the Women’s Volleyball program
2. Administrative Duties:
a) Conduct an ongoing recruitment program through a variety of methods, both on and off the court with the goal to attract, select and encourage enrollment of high caliber student-athletes. Initiate new ideas and methods to improve the program in support of the University goal of a successful conference record and attainment of a regional level NCAA ranking.
b) Serve as the Assistant Communications Director, supporting in maintenance of the Athletic web site, game coverage, writing press releases, and assisting the Athletic Communications Director with all aspects of sports communications.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
1. Fundraise, when required, for the Women’s Volleyball program and coordinate and support fundraising efforts.
2. Perform other duties related to the department of intercollegiate athletics, intramurals and recreation as assigned.
3. Uphold NCAA, ECAC and other conference affiliation rules and regulations.
B.S. or B.A. from an accredited four-year collegiate institution.
Three to five years’ experience in sports coaching and knowledge of the fundamentals, tactics, and strategies of intercollegiate sports with the ability to recruit talented players for the program.
Knowledge of conducting an intercollegiate program within the confines of the rules and
regulations of the NCAA, ECAC, and other conference affiliations including eligibility,
recruiting, and fundraising.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to function in a service- and team-oriented environment.
Ability to function independently, display strong attention to detail, work under
pressure, meet deadlines and prioritize multiple projects.
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and work collaboratively with a
variety of individuals; University community including faculty, students, staff, parents and alumni.
Ability to advise and motivate student-athletes.
Experience with or ability to learn MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, SideArm, and Stat Crew
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in a sports-related discipline.
Some travel is required; driver’s license is strongly preferred.
Available to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting, standing, walking, and bending are required of this position. Use of a computer keyboard and computer screen for periods of time with close vision and the ability to adjust visual focus plus manual dexterity are required. This position does require the ability for regular physical exertion including heavy lifting (50lbs) and exposure to weather.
MENTAL DEMANDS: The mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of mental demands include reading (documents), detailed work, confidentiality, language, math, reasoning, oral communications, written communications, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks, constant interruptions, and performing calculations when necessary. The position also requires the temperament and interpersonal skills to work well with the modes and moods of student-athletes within the stress and tension periods of intercollegiate athletics.
At the University’s discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.
Additional Information:
Roger Williams University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive excellence and encourages applications from underrepresented populations.
Application Instructions:
Please attach a cover letter, resume, and list of three (3) professional references through the following link - http://rwu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=29464
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