Head Coach - Women's Volleyball

Overview

Head Coach - Women's Volleyball role at Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce. This posting includes details on location, employee type, and job context as provided in the original description.

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor’s degree options both in the classroom and online.

We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to awards and recognitions, including being a semifinalist for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

This position is responsible for all components of the women’s volleyball program, including recruiting, coaching, overseeing conduct and discipline for student athletes, and academic advising student-athletes.

• Understand, support, and carry out the college’s mission, vision, and values; comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies
• Conduct activity sport instruction courses centered on learning the skills and rule requirements for different sports
• Supervise all team practices, competition, and student athletes
• Develop and execute a recruitment plan in accordance with NJCAA policies & procedures
• Develop practice plans and game strategies for upcoming opponents
• Develop practice schedules and teach the fundamental skills and techniques of volleyball
• Perform on-court instruction and player development
• Organize team travel for away games
• Conduct and supervise individual trainings for student athletes and off-season conditioning
• Monitor progress of student athletes and implement strategies to ensure academic and athletic success with emphasis on sportsmanship, integrity, competitive spirit, and academic success
• Promote athletic program camps and events to the campus and community and raise funds in conjunction with the Office of Advancement and the President’s Office
• Manage Women’s Volleyball program budget
• Manage scholarship awards in coordination with the Director of Athletics
• Manage and care for volleyball equipment and supervise maintenance of gymnasium
• Maintain Women’s Volleyball website and social media accounts
• Represent the college at regional and national meetings as required; participate in community and campus service events
• Maintain sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse environment
• Perform duties in a manner consistent with the college’s mission, goals, and core values

• Knowledge and competency typical of a bachelor’s degree related to the field
• Three to five years of related experience or equivalent
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license
• Ability to obtain a GHC purchasing card (credit check required)

Commensurate with experience

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial transcripts (if applicable)

• General knowledge of intercollegiate athletics at the NJCAA level
• Strong knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations or ability to learn quickly
• General knowledge of Title IX regulations
• General knowledge of FERPA guidelines
• Knowledge and experience with fundraising methods
• Ability to apply technology to athletic program management
• Knowledge of repair and maintenance of fitness equipment
• Knowledge of gymnasium and athletic area maintenance
• Knowledge of college budgetary and purchasing policies
• Knowledge of sports activities
• Skill in computers and related software; strong oral and written communication

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