Current Employment Opportunities
Western Connecticut State University invites
applications for the position of Head Coach of Women’s Volleyball. This
is a full-time position which will begin during Spring, 2012. WCSU is
committed to providing student-athletes with excellent academic and
athletic experiences via hard work, campus and community involvement,
and promoting the values of sportsmanship, integrity, and diversity.
Additional information about WCSU can be found at
www.wcsu.edu
Responsibilities:
Successful operation and management of a women’s
volleyball team. Job duties include, but are not limited to, recruitment
of student-athletes; scheduling; budget management; fundraising;
monitoring the academic progress of team members; organizing and
administering a successful Division III athletics program by ensuring
compliance with NCAA and University policies; counseling team members in
academic, disciplinary, and personal matters; representing the WCSU
Athletic Department at professional, civic, charity, and alumni events.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree, in a related field, is required. Experience
coaching/playing volleyball at the collegiate level is required.
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and an understanding of the
Division III student-athlete philosophy is required as is the ability to
recruit female student-athletes. Excellent communication skills are
required as is the ability to work effectively with diverse populations
including students, administrators, faculty, and alumni.
Application Process: Prospective candidates may electronically
apply by sending a cover letter, resume, and contact information of
three (3) professional references to
hrpositions@wcsu.edu Attn. Mr.
Fred Cratty, Director of Employee Relations or by mail to WCSU, 181
White St., Danbury, CT 06810.
When applying electronically please submit your materials in one
(1) complete file and not via multiple attachments. Applications must be
postmarked no later than
Friday, February 17, 2012.