Head Volleyball Coach

Contracted Term & Application Information

Contracted Term:
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Part‑time as needed; under 17.5 hours per week.
Final date to receive applications:
Open Until Filled.
Priority Screening:
March 30, 2026.

SUNY Ulster County Community College, a two‑year branch of the State University of New York located ninety miles north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains, is currently accepting applications for a Head Volleyball Coach. The Head Volleyball Coach reports to the Director of Athletics and is responsible for the organization and administration of the volleyball program, including coaching, recruiting, team travel, fundraising, and all other areas of volleyball operations.

The Head Volleyball Coach will develop effective and positive communication with students, faculty, alumni, and the community. Responsibilities include coaching, recruiting, budgeting, ensuring compliance with College, College Association, NJCAA Division II, Conference and Departmental rules, and supporting the student‑athlete concept. The coach will take an active leadership role in fundraising and public relations activities for the volleyball program and the Athletics Department as a whole.

Additional duties may be assigned in support of the department’s mission and goals.

• HS diploma
• Evidence of strong organizational and communication skills
• Current knowledge of NCAA or NJCAA regulations
• Ability to successfully recruit college‑level student athletes
• Previous coaching experience
• Evidence of a commitment to academic excellence, including athlete graduation
• Ability to interact effectively with student‑athletes, colleagues, and the public
• Capable and willing to actively plan and participate in fundraising, promotions, and related endeavors for the volleyball program and the Athletics Department

• Commitment to community college goals and objectives of providing quality programs and services for culturally, socio‑economically, ethnically, and academically diverse students, including students with disabilities; and awareness of the needs of non‑traditional and/or re‑entry students.

• Associate’s degree or higher
• Demonstrated recruiting of successful student athletes preferred
• College coaching experience preferred

$8,500.00 for the entire contracted term of July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.

The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via e‑mail by March 30, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed. SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter discussing qualifications and interest in the position
• Contact information for three professional references

Please submit only the materials requested. All documents included in your application file become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required materials will not be considered.

We invite you to be part of a dedicated community of learners in an academic department that puts students first. Please go to the SUNY Ulster website for additional campus community information.

SUNY Ulster is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States, and all other required pre‑employment conditions are met.

Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office ten working days before the accommodation is required.

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