Head Coach, Men's Volleyball

Position Information Position Title Head Coach, Men's Volleyball Posting Number 02197SA Location See Work Arrangements Grade or Pay Level See Salary Range Salary Range 18,000- 20,000 Position Type Contract Employment Posting Type Internal/External Regular/Temporary Contract Employment Type Part-Time Posting Category Contract Employment Start Date 06/03/2024 End Date 07/25/2025 Day of the Week Other - Week days, evenings, weekends, etc as required. Shift Flexible work schedule Work Arrangements This contract position is available from the date of hire to July 31st, 2025 with possibility of yearly renewal. A commitment to being able to work evenings and weekends and travel to and work at multiple locations, including off campus sites throughout the lower mainland. What Douglas Offers DO what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best colleges even better. The Role The Men’s Volleyball, Head Coach position is a part-time contract position that receives direction from the Manager, Athletics & Recreation Operations. The Head Coach leads in the sport specific program delivery and has an understanding of sport specific and sport governing bodies (PACWEST, NWAC and CCAA) policies, procedures and protocols. They will have a strong understanding of a student-centered approach focusing on the development of the whole student (high academic achievement, leadership development, and community service and culture development). Responsibilities HEAD COACHThe major responsibilities of this coaching position are:1)Recruit, develop and mentor student-athletes with high athletic skills and great character;2) Develop perennial national contenders;3) Create a community of loyal supporters and partners eager to contribute to developing a top-of-class team;4) Provide coaching leadership in the ongoing development and improvement of the student-athletes, coaching staff and the overall program;5) Fully embrace the Royals culture.The Head Coach is also responsible for ensuring that safe facilities and equipment are provided, current methods of physiological injury prevention are used, and that the coaching staff are properly certified. A key responsibility includes implementing and following through on fund and friend-raising initiatives working with alum and other groups. The Head Coach will also develop recruiting networks through contact with secondary school athletes, coaches, clubs, teachers, parents, clinic/camp programs, academies, etc., and help promote the team through the local media, community and school districts.These responsibilities will be fulfilled through coordination, planning, implementation, and evaluation of strategies. There is an expectation that proper training techniques for athlete academic, motor, skill and mental development which will be supported by all coaching and athletic staff. Successful candidates must be team players who work respectfully and cooperatively with the Director, Athletics and Recreation, Managers of Athletics & Recreation Operations and Royals Athletics staff in scheduling, facility issues, travel planning, budgeting, apparel and completing necessary administrative requirements. Superior interpersonal, teamwork, organizational, leadership, coaching, and technical skills are also required.NCCP Coaching certification is required with a minimum three years of coaching experience at the post-secondary or senior high school level. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred and a class IV BC Driver’s License would be an asset. To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need Additional Requirements:· A demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and inspire student- athletes aged 17-25.· Good understanding of the PACWEST and CCAA leagues, their policies and expectations· Success at Provincial or National Championships is an asset.· Experience in recruiting student-athletes.· Strong communication, motivational, and organizational skills.· Strong foundational knowledge of sport specific training, tactics and technical skills development.· Ability to articulate and implement goals in the development of the program.· Ability to coach during evenings and attend competitions (home & away) on weekends.· Ability to attend coaches’ meetings and related athletic department special events.· Demonstrated ability to initiate, organize and lead team specific fundraising activities an asset.· Ability to work in a team environment.· NCCP Coaching certification is required with a minimum three years of coaching experience at the post-secondary or senior high school level. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred and a class IV BC – · Driver’s License would be an asset.· NCCP making ethical decision making is required.Strong commitment to upholding the values and mission of Douglas College.Salary Range:$18,000 to $20,000 annuallySalary is based on education and experience Link to Full Position Profile Equity Statement Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status. Needs a Criminal Records Check No