Assistant Men's Volleyball Coach (Part-Time)

ABOUT RAMAPO COLLEGE:

Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College’s unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ’s designation as “New Jersey’s Public Liberal Arts College” by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College’s commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.

Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 52 bachelor’s degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College’s exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master’s degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State’s top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a “Military Friendly College” in Victory Media’s Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger’s, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.

This is a part-time position and hours of work and days will be defined by supervisor. Evening and weekend work is required as job duties demand.

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach. The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting in supervising all practices and contests, vigorously recruiting academically and athletically qualified student-athletes, and conducting all activities within the rules and regulations of Ramapo College, the NJAC, ECAC, and NCAA.

Duties:

• Conduct all activities within the rules and regulations established by Ramapo College, the NJAC, and the NCAA.
• Primary responsibility is instructing/teaching our student-athletes how to perform sports specific skills in the sport of Volleyball and monitoring the academic progress and success of the student athletes.
• ASSIST in carrying out the following duties as indicated by the head coach:

• Supervise closely the requirement that all players complete the college physical examination and all related paper work before any participation can occur.
• Raise funds as necessary and coordinates with the Office of Institutional Advancement and the Athletic Director.
• Opponent analysis and preparation.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Director of Athletics.
• Individual player skill development.
• Developing and implementing clinics, tournament and summer camps.
• Conceive and enact season, monthly, weekly and daily practice plans.
• Work Closely with Athletic Trainer for the care and prevention of athletic injuries, including the development of off-season and pre-season conditioning programs.
• Supervise all practices and contests.
• Monitor the academic progress of athletes, including organizing team study session.
• Identify and recruit vigorously for academically and athletically qualified students.
• Monitor distribution, use and return of equipment.
• Travel Coordination and drive college vans.
• Maintain rapport with college community and alumni.
• Follow up with players on all academic progress reports received by athletic office.

Requirements:

• Must pass a Driver’s License background check and must pass the defensive driver course offered by the College.
• Must be accountable for knowing all the policies and procedures in the Ramapo Coaches Handbook, as well as NCAA and NJAC regulations.
• Must be able to demonstrate sport specific skills and actively participate in practice activities.
• Have knowledge of and ability to instantly implement Athletics' Emergency Medical Plan.
• Must Pass the NCAA Coaches exam with an 85%
• First Aid / CPR / AED Certified
• Will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stand for extended periods of time, and assist in setting up game/field equipment.

EEO STATEMENT:

Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and diversity programs. Ramapo’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.

SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ SAME Program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: [email protected], or call CSC at (833) 691-0404. Please send an email to [email protected] confirming you applied through the NJ SAME program.