Men's Volleyball Assistant Coach

We are seeking a part-time Men’s Volleyball Assistant Coach who will report to the Director of Athletics. This position supports the Head Coach in the areas of volleyball instruction, team practices, contests, travel, recruiting, student-athlete eligibility, and academic progress. The candidate must be of professional and high ethical standards when representing Passaic County Community College in addition to National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) rule compliance and other affiliations governing intercollegiate athletics. Example of duties may include and not limited to the following as an assistant coach:

Example of Duties: 

• Attend required functions and meetings deemed by the Athletic Director
• Effectively recruit talented student-athletes in Passaic County, NJ and surrounding areas.
• Coordinate campus visits and tours with PCCC College Administrators on behalf of new recruits.
• Represent sports program at college functions and civic engagements.
• Obtain updated and valid physical records of student-athletes prior to volleyball program participation. 
• Help create or revise a volleyball program handbook outlining plans, goals, objectives, team dos-and-don’ts etc.
• Organize and administer daily conditioning and sport specific training. 
• Transport student-athletes to off campus games and other functions in the college van. 
• Oversee student-athlete behavior/conduct and academic eligibility.
• Responsible for purchasing, inventory, disbursement and return of all equipment, uniforms, assigned to student-athletes. 
• Help establish relations with volleyball organizations, high school coaches and players.
• Frequently review and apply rules outlined in Region XIX and GSAC Sports Operating Code along with bylaws governed by the NJCAA. 
• Execute and ensure compliance of all regulations, rules, procedures, and policies for the program as established by the NJCAA, GSAC and Passaic County Community College.
• Upload team roster, stats, scores, and other information required on Region XIX and NJCAA National website.
• Help coordinate travel, meals and team meetings as needed. 
• Help schedule team practices and off-season work outs. 
• Organize and administer team community services and fundraising as needed. 
• Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes and on committees relative to student affairs.
• Nominate student athletes for intercollegiate awards and recognition. 
• Assist student-athletes in transition to the next level of competition and education at four-year institutions. 
• Maintain regular contact with Student-Athletes and the Director of Athletics during the full-term of the contract, including the off season.
• Required leadership toward student engagement, retention, study-hall, academic progress, and community outreach.
• Take initiative to assure both operational need and program infrastructure remains intact during times of crisis.
• Adhere to actions deemed by the Director of Athletics in support of the mission intended for the sports program and department.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required; Associate degree or higher degree preferred.
• Volleyball Coaching/Playing experience with proven success record.
• Prior High School and or 2–4-year college level coaching experience highly desired 
• Possess a valid drivers' license.
• Valid CPR/First Aid/AED certification
• Proven ability to effectively recruit student-athletes within and beyond Passaic County
• Ability to understand and apply sport compliance rules. 
• Knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations most desired. 

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Compensation: The stipend pay for this position is $5,000 for a full season.Benefits: 

• Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
• Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.