Eligible for the college's complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision, tuition remission, paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday and bonus time), life insurance, flexible medical spending, use of all campus facilities, campus dining discounts and more
Saint Anselm College, a private, liberal arts college in the benedictine tradition, is seeking a Head Volleyball Coach. This is a full-time, salaried, year-round position.
Position Summary: The Head Volleyball Coach will report to the Director of Athletics (or Associate A.D.) and provide coaching expertise, leadership, management and administration of all aspects of a competitive NCAA Division II program resulting in a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for student-athletes. The successful candidate will place the highest priority on academic integrity and a commitment to student-athlete success on the court and in the classroom.
Essential Responsibilities and Position Accountabilities: •Provide leadership, organization and supervision for all team practices and competitions. •In conjunction with sport supervisor, oversee and evaluate assistant coaches, student assistants, and volunteers. •Organize and implement a successful recruiting program which attracts academically and athletically gifted prospects—with an unwavering commitment to retention, degree completion and academic success. •Conduct all aspects of the program within the rules, regulations, and procedures of the NCAA, Northeast-10 Conference, athletic department policy manual and the College. •Encourage and create an atmosphere of sportsmanship, professionalism and respect among the coaches and student-athletes. •Commitment to student-athlete safety and welfare as it pertains to all aspects of intercollegiate athletics. •Manage team needs within parameters of annual budget; review all budget requests and projected fiscal needs. •Schedule all team travel, practices and contests in accordance with college policies, conference scheduling guidelines and NCAA bylaws. •Review student-athlete eligibility requirements to ensure full compliance with governing rules and regulations. •Maintain a positive and constructive working relationship with College staff (Admission, Advancement, Budget, Finance, Student Affairs, etc.) and departmental staff to ensure an efficient and effective program. •Develop and participate in fundraising activities for the program in consultation with the A.D. •Represent the College at professional meetings, admissions events, alumni gatherings, campus activi •ties, other athletic events and civic affairs. •Encourage and administer an effective outreach program with student-athletes that provide benefits to the campus and surrounding communities. •Develop, coordinate and oversee comprehensive camps/clinics to increase involvement and participation. •Maintain relationships with alumnae to maintain the positive image and promotion of the program and College. •Attend and participate in all athletic department meetings and rules education sessions. •Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum of two (2) years of successful NCAA coaching experience preferred. Comprehensive understanding of multiple facets of NCAA athletics required. Bachelor’s degree required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred. Demonstrated excellence with interpersonal communications (written and oral) skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment is necessary. Ideal candidate will have excellent leadership and mentoring skills. Must be comfortable working in a flexible, team atmosphere with a positive attitude and sense of humor. Unwavering commitment to academic integrity, inclusion, diversity, gender equity, student-athlete welfare and knowledge of NCAA and Title IX compliance.
Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include:
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
NCAA compliance background check
Successful completion of annual coach’s exam per NCAA guidelines
Successful completion of first aid, CPR and AED certifications
Saint Anselm is located on a hilltop overlooking Manchester, N.H., within an hour of the seacoast, Boston, the White Mountains, and New Hampshire's Lakes Region.Founded in 1889 by the world's oldest religious order, the Benedictines—a Catholic order that has endured and thrived for more than 1,500 years.Whether you want to be a doctor, teacher, nurse, or lawyer; start your own business or make films—or you simply know you want to make a difference and you want to figure out the best way to do it, Saint Anselm will give you the options, experience, and mentors to connect, solve, to serve, lead and especially to do the right thing.Named one of the country's "Colleges with a Conscience" by The Princeton Review, Saint Anselm shapes the kind of leader the world is hungry for; not only smart, but good. We invite you to be one of them.
