Assistant Volleyball Coach

Patrick & Henry Community College is a comprehensive two-year institution committed to student success, lifelong learning, and enrichment of the quality of life in the region it serves. Serving Martinsville, Henry County, Patrick County, and the southern portion of Franklin County, P&HCC is a comprehensive open-door institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Patrick & Henry offers 29 associate degree programs, 12 certificate programs and 38 career studies certificate programs. The college also delivers a variety of nontraditional programs such as customized workforce development training, industry-recognized certifications, developmental and transitional programs, and courses for personal enrichment.
Organizational Objective:
P&HCC staff members work with a student population that reflects the diversity of Virginia, with more than 40 percent of current students coming from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds. Knowledge and understanding of specific needs of underserved populations and a commitment to helping these individuals attain educational success are critical responsibilities of our institution.
Purpose of Position:
Purpose of Position: training student-athletes, recruiting, scheduling, coordinating team travel and working with the head coach in directing all phases of a community college volleyball program, including organizing and supervising all practices, games, community service, and fundraising
opportunities. Successful candidate should be able to demonstrate effectiveness in coaching
college level athletes, and ability to relate to students in leadership role.
Assistant Volleyball Coach Responsibilities:

• Assisting students in developing and improving various volleyball skills.
• Assessing students’ volleyball skills to determine areas in need of improvement.
• Coordinating NJCAA schedule
• Developing innovative ways to assist beginner or younger students in learning and remembering the rules of the game.
• Identifying the learning styles that work best for each student and adapting all coaching methods accordingly.
• Providing a secure and productive learning environment for students.
• Scheduling meetings with students’ to discuss their progress.
• Traveling to students’ volleyball matches, competitions, and tournaments as required.

• Meet with team for each practice session and home game and will travel with team to each away game
• Abide by NJCAA rules and regulations administered by the NJCAA which are located at www.njcaa.org
• Be compliant with any NJCAA policies, which are located at www.njcaa.org
• Represent P&HCC and P&HCC athletics in a professional and respectful manner
• Keep P&HCC vehicles maintained and cleaned after use (cars, buses, vans)
• Initiate and maintain documentation on each student athlete in the respective sport
• Assist in the development of schedules with the Athletic Director as appropriate
• Manage equipment inventory
• Maintain athletic facilities (ex: clean gym floor after basketball game or pick up trash from baseball field)
• If camps are conducted using the P&HCC name, brand, and resources, they are to be organized and communicated with Athletic Department Administration. Camps are required to follow Athletic Department Guidelines.
• Maintain appropriate practice schedule as approved by the Athletic Director
• Recruit qualified student athletes to field a sport as outlined in the Patrick & Henry Community College Student Handbook & Planner
• Attend mandated NJCAA and other meetings as directed by the Athletic Director
• Serve as a student advocate by encouraging academic, personal, and athletic support (such as required study halls, following up on attendance and/or minor disciplinary issues)

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Proven experience working as a Volleyball Coach or Instructor.
• Sound knowledge of various coaching techniques.
• The ability to motivate students.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
• A passion for Volleyball.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System is accepting applications for the following position: Go to jobs.vccs.edu for more information and to apply. Applications only accepted online. Full background check required. The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.