Head Women’s Volleyball Coach

About the Role Thiel College seeks a dynamic and visionary Head Women’s Volleyball Coach to lead its NCAA Division III program. This is a full-time, 12-month role reporting to the Director of Athletics, responsible for leadership, organization, supervision, and instruction for all aspects of the volleyball program while promoting the holistic development of student-athletes as leaders on and off the court. What You'll Do

• Direct and oversee all aspects of the women’s volleyball program, including daily operations, practice planning, player development, match preparation, scouting, and team culture development.
• Serve as a teacher, mentor, and role model for student-athletes in alignment with Thiel College’s mission and the values of Thiel Athletics.
• Recruit, retain, and graduate quality student-athletes while consistently meeting or exceeding established roster and enrollment goals.
• Develop and implement a strategic recruiting plan that expands the program’s reach, visibility, and competitiveness.
• Monitor academic performance, personal development, and overall student-athlete experience.
• Build and maintain a competitive schedule in collaboration with the Director of Athletics.
• Manage the program’s operating budget with integrity, accountability, and fiscal responsibility.
• Coordinate and lead fundraising initiatives, including alumni engagement and donor relations, in support of program growth.
• Promote community engagement and service initiatives involving student-athletes and staff.
• Mentor, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches, fostering a culture of professional development and accountability.
• Serve as a positive representative of Thiel Athletics through campus engagement, game-day administration responsibilities, and facility oversight.
• Ensure full compliance with all NCAA Division III, Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC), and institutional rules and regulations.
• Contribute to departmental goals related to recruiting, retention, fundraising, and student-athlete success.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics. What We're Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of successful collegiate volleyball coaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability in program leadership, recruiting, player development, and team culture building.
• Strong commitment to the academic success and personal development of student-athletes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and positive team culture aligned with NCAA Division III philosophy.