Head Women's Volleyball Coach

Overall Position Summary

The Head Women’s Volleyball Coach is responsible for all aspects of the Southeast Community College NJCAA Division II Women’s Volleyball program including: recruiting and supervision of student-athletes; planning, coordinating, and supervising practices; scheduling; coordinating and facilitating fundraising activities; overseeing travel, budget, and the overall daily operation of the women’s volleyball program.

This full‑time professional services position offers a starting salary of $40,000 per year and includes the full SCC benefits package – medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; long‑term disability; sick leave; vacation; discretionary leave; paid spring and holiday breaks; and participation in the IPERS or TIAA retirement plan.

Terms of employment are governed by the employment contract and relevant policies and guidelines of the Board of Trustees. The position supports and participates in college‑wide initiatives, upholds college policies and procedures, and promotes a positive image for the university district while supporting SCC’s mission, vision, values, and goals.

• Learn and embrace Southeast Community College’s mission, values, and goals, the comprehensive community college philosophy, and related Iowa Code regulations.
• Learn, apply, and role‑model all SCC policies and procedures; support and abide by strategic goals and expectations of accountability established by the institution, the Student Affairs Division, and the Athletic Department.
• Adhere to all NJCAA and ICCAC rules, policies, and by‑laws to ensure compliance.
• Engage in continuous process improvement practices that promote regular assessment, constructive change, and effective improvements in SCC’s Athletic Department processes and services.
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships and open lines of communication with students, colleagues, faculty, staff, administration, and the general public; contribute toward building a positive team environment; treat others with respect and compassion.
• Apply ethical standards to work situations; make decisions in accordance with SCC’s values and goals; show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and promote a harassment‑free environment.
• Supervise SCC student‑athletes during practices, games, travel, and throughout their entire experience at SCC.
• Assist with academic staff to ensure academic requirements are being met.
• Work within the SCC Athletic Department to develop and maintain a successful women’s volleyball program.
• Monitor and administer the budget for the respective areas of responsibility.
• Plan and coordinate practices, recruitment, strength and conditioning program for volleyball, fundraising, monitoring, and reporting of student‑athletes academically and behaviorally.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches and staff as appropriate.
• Ensure the volleyball team roster quota is met as directed by college administration.
• Help serve as the on‑site administrator for home games of other sports if needed.
• Assist with EADA federal compliance reporting.
• Serve on college committees as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Experience coaching women’s volleyball required, with preference given to college‑level coaching and playing experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, and the community; support athletic and student services departments in general.
• Self‑motivated, energetic and creative individual with leadership, planning, fund‑raising, and public relations skills.
• Demonstrated success and integrity in managing student‑athlete academic endeavors.
• Strong human relations and interpersonal oral and written communication skills to interact positively with diverse personalities and populations.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and perform with high personal and professional integrity and ethics.
• Working knowledge of computer software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to administer and maintain budget expectations.
• Availability to work on an “as needed” basis rather than a fixed schedule; the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach must be available to staff as needs demand.