Head Women's Volleyball Coach

University of Pittsburgh   Bradford, PA   Full-time     Sports and Recreation / Fitness
Posted on May 2, 2024
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Head Women's Volleyball Coach



Love where you work! Join a team of enthusiastic exercise professionals and promote excellence in our intercollegiate athletics. Recruit the next wave of devoted student athletes and develop a fun and welcoming sporting environment!

Pitt-Bradford is looking for an energetic Women’s Volleyball Coach. This is a Full-time, 10-month position reporting to the Director of Athletics. Pitt-Bradford is a NCAA Division III institution and a founding member of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC).

Duties: This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the Women’s Volleyball program and will be in charge of identifying, evaluating, and recruiting student athletes who can be successful both academically and athletically at the NCAA Division III level. The head coach will be a strong advocate for academic excellence, and the main resource and leader for players.

A successful candidate must demonstrate a proven aptitude for coaching as illustrated by a strong work ethic, and the ability to interact professionally within the department, the campus, and the community. Individuals with experience related to multiculturalism and/or issues related to campus diversity are of particular interest. Responsibilities include planning, programming, directing, supervising, and implementing the duties and functions of the Women’s Volleyball program while adhering to Pitt-Bradford and NCAA rules and regulations. The head coach must work closely with all others involved in carrying out the philosophy and objective of the intercollegiate athletic program.

Salary: $37,500 - $42,500

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required, master’s preferred; three years’ successful volleyball coaching experience. A commitment to, or willingness to learn and implement NCAA Division III philosophy and rules.

Benefits: Excellent benefits package, including education benefit (university-paid tuition) for employee; retirement plan with up to 8% employer match; group medical insurance, life insurance, optional vision, and dental insurance; and generous vacation, sick and personal time. For more information visit www.hr.pitt.edu/benefits.


Job Summary

Oversees all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and schedules, skill development, designs coaching strategies. Oversees public and media relations. Coordinates team travel and schedule. Adheres to all rules and regulations. Oversees assistant coaching staff.


Essential Functions

Responsible for administering all aspects of the women’s volleyball program including coaching, promoting, recruiting, requisitioning and maintaining equipment, supervising assistants, monitoring academic and disciplinary standing of student-athletes, and fulfilling other such duties as they arise or are assigned.


Physical Effort

The position requires long non-traditional work hours. Physical exertion is required at various times.


The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.


The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.



Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Coach.Head

Campus: Bradford

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 7

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Work Schedule to vary seasonally. Reg hours 8:30am - 5:00pm

Work Arrangement: Work Schedule to vary seasonally. Reg hours 8:30am - 5:00pm

Hiring Range: $37,500 - $42,500/year

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter






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