SUNY Maritime College located on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of New York City on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel with the greatest city in the world. An impressive view of the sound extends toward the North Atlantic, yet only a few miles away are Yankee Stadium and midtown Manhattan. SUNY Maritime offers an array of employment opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positions which encourage growth and development among its employees.
Job Description:
COLLEGE BACKGROUND: The State University of New York Maritime College is an undergraduate and graduate institution focused on engineering, business, science, and maritime transportation. SUNY Maritime College was founded in 1874 and holds the distinction of being the first and largest maritime school in the United States. The College proudly supports twenty varsity sport teams represented by eight different athletic conferences. The College is located at historic Fort Schuyler in Throggs Neck, New York, just 14 miles from midtown Manhattan.
Facts-at-Glance
Founded 1874
A four-year college of the 64-campus State University of New York (SUNY)
Total enrollment - fall 2014: 1,625 with 1,200 members of the Regiment of Cadets
The oldest and largest maritime college in the country
Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture programs are ABET accredited
Home of the Empire State VI, a 17,000 ton, 565-foot training ship
Cadets travel to at least 12 foreign countries during three Summer Sea Terms
NCAA Division III member of the Skyline Conference
POSITION SUMMARY: The Head Women's Volleyball Coach coordinates all aspects of SUNY Maritime College Women's Volleyball activities including coaching, recruiting, organizing and planning both practice and competition strategies, scheduling, staffing, budgeting, fundraising, team management and administration.
POSITION DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:
Specific Duties and Responsibilities Include:
Adhere to and enforce all SUNY Maritime departmental/College policies and procedures as well as rules and regulations of governing bodies and associations
Oversee the recruitment of student-athletes within defined departmental strategies acceptable to standard Maritime College entrance requirements and within departmental resources designed specifically to promote timely graduation and effective use of athletic eligibility
Support a positive student-athlete experience, which is reflected by both high retention and graduation rates among recruited student-athletes
Provide necessary instruction for the teaching of fundamentals, game rules, and strategies relative to each sport
Schedule and conduct regular practice sessions during traditional and non-traditional segments of the year
Maintain team equipment inventory
Monitor and support student-athlete academic progress
Serve as a positive role model and mentor to the student community
Provide counseling to student-athletes when appropriate
Construct sport budgets and monitor the sport budget
Required to transport team to off-site games and/or events
Requirements:
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Demonstrated volleyball coaching experience
Have knowledge of NCAA Division III rules
Excellent interpersonal, teaching and communication skills are essential
Ability to recruit student athletes, develop successful programs and maintain operations (budget, equipment ordering, NCAA eligibility, game management, etc.)
Possession of a valid Driver's License. Must have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violation
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate, in addition to the above, will:
Have volleyball coaching experience at the intercollegiate level
Possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university
Exhibit prior experience with student-athlete recruitment or the evidence of potential for success in recruitment
Demonstrate evidence of ability to work well with college-age student-athletes and proven ability to perform administrative aspects of the program
Certified in First Aid, AED, and CPR currently
Additional Information:
Classification/Salary Range: The Head Women's Volleyball Coach, is a part-time, college year (10 month) United University Professions (UUP) position. The anticipated salary range for the position is $10,000 to $12,000, with an outstanding benefits package. For additional information, please see the UUP Part-Time Benefits Summary
Review of applications to commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.
Special Notes: This is a part-time, college year appointment UUP Position. Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.
Budget Title: Head Coach
Local Title: Head Women's Volleyball Coach
Line #: 00664
SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.
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Application Instructions:
Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Please submit:
Cover letter
Resume/CV
Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance Maritime's commitment to inclusive excellence
Names and contact information of three professional references
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SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.
