Description
Bethany College is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time, 12-month Head Women’s Volleyball Coach position. Bethany has a rich history of success in women’s volleyball, with PAC championships in 2016, 2018, 2022, and 2023. This position will report to the Director of Athletics. The successful candidate must coordinate and implement all aspects of a competitive program.
Responsibilities include:
-Meet recruiting goal - Recruit and retain academically and athletically qualified student-athletes
-Monitor and support all student-athletes in their academic pursuits
-Manage the operating budgets of the program in accordance with all Bethany College policies
-Plans, prepares, and oversees all practices and scheduled competitions to provide a positive and competitive experience for student-athletes
-Coordinate fundraising efforts for the program per all Bethany College policies
-Develops and executes volleyball camps
-Knowledge of NCAA DIII Compliance, adhering to PAC and NCAA rules
-Secondary Duty – Game management – Sport Specific
-Performs other duties as assigned
Bethany offers 23 teams on the intercollegiate level. Our athletes compete at the NCAA Division III level. Bethany teams have a long-time tradition of not only competing for conference championships, but also for appearances in postseason play. Bison athletic programs are affiliated with the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC). Our Bison compete against several other top liberal arts colleges from the region. In its history, Bethany’s accomplishments include the 1994 NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer National Championship,100+ Presidents’ Athletic Conference championships, 70+ NCAA Tournament Appearances, and 50+ ECAC Championship appearances.
Bethany’s campus is set in a safe rural town, labeled the #1 Town to Live In for West Virginia in 2019 (for towns with a population between 1,000 and 5,000) by homesnacks.net. We are at the doorstep to Pittsburgh – America’s Most Livable City. The arts and sports thrive in this wonderful city, home to many corporations and international companies. Enjoy the Arts, Penguins, Pirates and Steelers.
Minimum qualifications include:
-Bachelor's degree, Master’s preferred
-Valid driver's license
-1-3 years of college coaching experience
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. We will start the interview process after April 24th, 2025. US citizenship or a valid work visa is required for this position. The start date will be immediate upon successful completion of a background check. Cover Letter, Resume, and List of 3 Professional References can be submitted electronically to jwindmiller@bethanywv.edu. AA/EOE