Head Womens Volleyball Coach / Assistant Womens Softball Coach
Salary
$31,000.00 - $36,000.00 Annually
Location
Charlotte
Job Type
Full-Time Staff
Job Number
202600018
Division
Athletics
Department
Volleyball
Opening Date
05/26/2026
Closing Date
6/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Director of Athletics, the Head Volleyball Coach will be responsible for the overall management and supervision of the volleyball program. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: recruitment, development, and retention of student-athletes; budget management; scheduling; fundraising; academic monitoring; and supervision and evaluation of student-athletes and assistant coaches. The head volleyball coach will be responsible for cultivating highly competitive programs within the CIAA, NCAA and Johnson C. Smith Universitys policies, procedures, and expectations. In addition, the Head Womens Volleyball Coach will also be responsible for serving as the Assistant Softball Coach. Under the supervision of the Head Softball Coach, this position will be responsible for all sides of the program including organization, development, and leadership of a highly competitive Division II softball program in support of the mission and core values of Johnson C. Smith University.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The Head Womens Volleyball Coach will manage and supervise the volleyball program.
Recruits and maintains specific roster sizes for the volleyball program.
The individual will be responsible for assigning duties and responsibilities to assistant coaches.
Monitors, assists, and nurtures student-athletes academic progress toward graduation at the college and assists with placement at four-year colleges and universities.
Coordinating the issuance, care and inventory of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
Purchasing equipment, supplies and uniforms.
Developing the annual budget.
Schedule volleyball matches.
Supervise athletes at all times from the time practice or activity starts until it is over.
Coordinate the security of all facilities used by the team and coaching staff.
Submit certified rosters, award forms, season records, inventory forms, transportations requests, travel authorization requests, travel expense reports, requisitions and other forms required by the Athletic Director.
Ensure the proper completion of physical examination forms relating to the examinations and coordinate injuries with the training staff.
Coordinate the distribution, collection, and storage of athletic uniforms.
Attend athletic department meetings.
Show respect for officials, press, opposing coaches, visiting teams, parents, fans, students, athletes, fellow coaches, faculty, and staff.
Conduct and handle recruitment of athletes.
Be responsible for awards presentations at awards programs.
Prepare check requests for game guarantees, team travel, reimbursements, and payments, and route them for appropriate signatures.
Prepare purchase requisitions and procurement card purchase requests; purchase supplies and equipment; process invoices and route them for appropriate approval and signatures.
Reconcile monthly volleyball expenses and travel.
Process official and unofficial visit reports and team post-trip summaries.
Prepare and process travel requests for the team; reserve transportation and rental cars; and prepare and process travel reimbursement paperwork for team travel and events.
Provide event support for the volleyball team, including pre-event logistics and setup, event support, and post-event cleanup and evaluation. Engage with donors, alumni, and the public at events. Assist with external communication, including mailings, electronic communication, and phone campaigns.
Position requires frequent contact with staff, faculty, and students at all levels of the University.
Supervise assistant coaches and work-study students.
Help instruct players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
Organize and direct individual and small group practices and exercises as directed.
Maintain current knowledge of and adhere to all college, NCAA, and conference rules and regulations.
Assist with recruitment of qualified student-athletes.
Demonstrate effective teaching and coaching methods along with excellent leadership skills.
Assist with game and practice preparation and planning.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Requires a Bachelors degree in sports, or a related field. Must demonstrate, intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, and word. Excellent oral and written communication skills are also required. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds is an essential skill. Must be able to prioritize work to meet multiple deadlines with minimal supervision. Familiarity with NCAA Compliance Assistant, Front Rush, or related system is preferred. Additional desirable qualifications include a Masters degree; three years of experience working with college-age athletes; three years of experience with NCAA and CIAA policies and procedures; three years of experience recruiting collegiate athletes at the NCAA level; and demonstrated ability to recruit student-athletes with the potential for both academic and athletic success.
Supplemental Information
To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three supervisory references including the most recent supervisor.
Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Health Insurance Plans
The University offers two PPO Plans, one being a High Deductible Health Plan that are administrated by Healthgram and utilizes the Great West Health (GWH)-Cigna PPO network. A Wellness Premium discount is available to those that participate. A full vision benefit is included. Health insurance coverage becomes effective on the 61st day of employment.
Dental Insurance
The University offers dental coverage through Delta Dental of North Carolina. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.
Life Insurance
The University provides a group term life insurance policy through The Standard with a value of one times the annual salary. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.
Long-term Disability Insurance
The University provides each full-time employee with group long-term disability insurance through The Standard. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.
Supplemental Policies
Supplemental life insurance and short-term disability, accident and cancer policies are available through Colonial and Aflac. Premiums for these individual policies may be paid through payroll deduction.
Retirement
To assist faculty and staff in planning for their retirement, Johnson C. Smith University provides a 403 (b) retirement plan utilizing TIAA that allows for supplemental and matching contributions. Enrollment in this plan is not automatic. Employees may elect a percentage towards supplemental contributions immediately. Eligible employees are required to make contributions in order to receive the Universitys matching contributions after one (1) year of service. The one-year waiting period may be waived if the employee participated in a TIAA retirement plan at a prior eligible institution (documentation required). A six-month waiver may also be available if the employees most recent prior employer was a 403(b)-eligible organization (verification required). The University will match contributions on a dollar for dollar basis up to a maximum of 5% for eligible employees.
Sick Leave
Faculty and non-academic personnel accrue one paid day of sick leave for each month of employment the calendar year. Accrued but unused sick leave may be accumulated and carried over from year to year, up to a maximum of 60 days. Sick leave may be taken for the employees personal illness, medical appointments or the illness of a parent, child or spouse.
Vacation Leave
Non-academic personnel earn one paid day of vacation leave for each month of employment during the calendar year. Administrative Officers and Non-academic personnel may accrue a maximum of 20 vacation leave days.
Bereavement Leave
Non-academic personnel will be granted up to three days of bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member.
Other Leaves of Absence & Holidays
Other leaves of absence including sabbaticals, leave for military and jury duty, educational and Family/Medical Leave are available for eligible employees. The University is closed in observance of 13 holidays.
Tuition Remission
Full-time employees who have completed six months of continuous service are eligible to enroll in a maximum of three semester hours at Johnson C. Smith University and will receive a discount of one-half of the tuition cost. If an employee qualifies for tuition remission, the dependent children of that employee may also receive the tuition discount for up to 18 credit hours. Through the Council of Independent Colleges Consortium employees and their dependents may also be eligible for a full tuition waiver at one of over one hundred participating consortium schools.
HealthPlex and Wellness Programs
The grant-funded facility is available to all employees during the hours of operation and a coordinator is on duty to train employees to properly operate the equipment and get the most out of their workout routine. The University also sponsors a variety of Wellness programs throughout the year for faculty, staff and students.
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help employees and their immediate family members who are troubled by marital, financial, and emotional and substance abuse and other problems. Services provided through the EAP are strictly confidential and free of charge. University EAP services are provided through Atrium Health and The Standard.
Employer Johnson C. Smith University
Address 100 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28216
Phone 7043781296
Website http://www.jcsu.edu