Thiel College Hiring for Head Women’s Volleyball Coach at Greenville, PA Full Time

Head Women’s Volleyball Coach

Thiel College welcomes highly motivated applicants for the position of Head Women’s Volleyball Coach who is relentlessly positive with very high standards and comfortable being both strategic and hands-on while providing a holistic student-athlete experience.

The successful candidate will have the skills necessary to lead a program, build institutional support, and develop student-athletes. Thiel College’s next Head Women’s Volleyball Coach will be a dynamic leader who directs all aspects of the volleyball program with integrity.

The Head Women’s Volleyball Coach serves as an active and visible campus presence, serving on committees, meeting recruits, and engaging with student-athletes through highly impactful practices on the court and activities off the court that promote leadership and retention.

This position will have the opportunity to work with and develop a committed group of student-athletes promoting student success on the court, in the classroom, as well as in the community. Thiel’s Head Women’s Volleyball Coach will be charged with leading the efforts to build and strengthen a cohesive volleyball program while working with the Director of Athletics.

The candidate must have a solid commitment to academics and athletic success, demonstrating the ability to identify, recruit, and retain student-athletes as well as an understanding of the College’s Mission. Thiel College prepares students for careers and lives of meaning and purpose and empowers individuals to reach their full potential in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environment. Promoting excellence, innovation, and ethical leadership, the College provides distinctive learning opportunities for students.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the Women’s Volleyball program and supervises the day-to-day operations. Teach/instruct their student-athletes in their designated sport (primary duty of all coaches);
• Monitor student-athletes academic performance and social behavior;
• Recruit, retain, and graduate quality student-athletes for Thiel College and the athletic program.
• Develop and implement a strategic recruiting plan – Consistently meet or exceed recruiting goals – Maintain target roster sizes;
• Maintain allotted budget;
• Coordinate with the Director of Athletics fundraising activities;
• Develop a competitive competition schedule in conjunction with the Director of Athletics;
• Coordinate and implement community service activities.
• Mentor and develop assistant coaches;
• Serve as a positive role model for players;
• Serve on campus committees as needed;
• Serve as Game Day Administrator for events as directed by the Director of Athletics;
• Follow all rules and guidelines the NCAA Division III, the Presidents Athletic Conference, and Thiel College set forth.
• Carry out any other responsibility as assigned by the Director of Athletics;

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred. 3-4 years of coaching experience at an NCAA program is desired. Competence in athletics management and leadership, an understanding of human development, and a deep commitment to the values the College promotes.

Candidates must be self-motivated; possess strong communication skills; have solid organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills; The candidate must also strive for excellence and have pride in everything they do.

Successful candidates must adhere to all NCAA, conference, and institutional guidelines, policies, and rules. Demonstrate professional behavior while operating with integrity.

This position is 10 months full-time (August through May) with some recruitment and other obligations during June and July and includes benefits, meals, and a cell phone.

Send a letter of interest, comprehensive resume, and contact information for three professional references by clicking here (preferred method) and mail application materials to Jennifer Clark, Director of Human Resources, Thiel College, 75 College Avenue, Greenville, PA 16125. Applicant materials will be reviewed as received and accepted until the position is filled.

Thiel College is committed to attracting culturally and professionally diverse faculty and staff who engage our students by providing a rich and fulfilling curricular and co-curricular experience.