Description
Head Coach, Volleyball
Women's Volleyball, Rose Hill
Fordham University
Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.
Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents
A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.
University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports, the Head Coach, Volleyball, will provide strategic leadership to all aspects of the women’s volleyball program.
This position requires frequent travel, as well as working evenings and weekends.
Essential Functions
- Leads the organization, planning, teaching, and coaching of all practices and games.
- Implements strategies to improve student-athletes’ skill development through practice and competition.
- Identifies, evaluates, and recruits quality student-athletes in compliance with University, Atlantic 10 Conference, and NCAA policies.
- Tracks academic monitoring of student-athletes through their completion of graduation, working with the Office of Academic Athletic Advising.
- Manages the annual operating budget and respective fundraising gift account.
- Implements fundraising activities to support the operating budget
- Oversees team travel, equipment, and supplies.
- Represents the University at internal and external marketing, public relations, and fundraising events as required.
- Maintains strong relationships with Admissions, Residential Life, Dining Services, and the Development Office.
- Complies with all NCAA, Atlantic 10 Conference, and University rules and regulations.
Essential Functions Note
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities
Supervises the work of other Fordham employees who are individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, training and developing, managing performance and administering corrective action. Has significant input in compensation decisions.
Additional Functions
Operates University-owned or leased vehicles to transport students, staff, and/or equipment in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and insurance requirements.
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of three years of volleyball coaching experience.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
- High-level organizational skills.
- Demonstrated commitment and motivation to building a successful program.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.
- Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree.
- Collegiate head coaching experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
Minimum Starting Salary: $90,000
Maximum Starting Salary: $110,000
Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
START DATE: ASAP
APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/10322
ABOUT FORDHAM
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
