Location: Pittsfield,MA, USA
About Berkshire Community College:
Berkshire Community College (BCC) has the distinction of being the first community college established in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Nestled in the scenic Berkshire Hills, our nearly 2,000 students have access to a wide range of career and transfer programs on our newly renovated campus. Occupying a scenic 180-acre property, just minutes from downtown Pittsfield, Massachusetts, BCC provides students from a broad range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds with an intimate learning environment, small class sizes, and much opportunity for interaction with faculty. Berkshire County was home to many forward-thinking historic figures including, W.E.B. DuBois, Susan B. Anthony, and Elizabeth (Mumbet) Freeman, all of whom were pioneers of social justice. The Berkshires contain both rural and urban elements, combining a beautiful natural environment with world class museums and other cultural opportunities. Pittsfield and Berkshire County continue to evolve, with immigrants from over 70 countries now calling the Berkshires their home. BCC seeks to recruit diverse employees who embrace, as well as demonstrate, a commitment to diversity and inclusion and whose experiences and perspectives model the opportunities and success derived from a college education.
Job Description:
Position overview: Berkshire Community College Athletics is hiring for a new position of Head Varsity Volleyball Coach. The position will lead the new BCC Volleyball Program which will begin competition Fall 2025 and report to the Director of Recreation. The on-court duties are an important responsibility of this role but are only one aspect of the position.
The Head Varsity Volleyball Coach will be responsible for student-athlete recruitment and management. This position will oversee all aspects of the team from a competitive standpoint, including planning practices to managing games. The Head Varsity Volleyball Coach will be responsible for recommending a team of paid and/or volunteer assistant coaches.
The competition season for BCC Athletics Varsity Volleyball is the Fall semester. Student-athlete recruitment responsibilities will be on-going throughout the year.
This position will start February of 2025 for recruiting purposes. A recruiting stipend will be paid for these initial months and then the position will begin its regular stipend calendar as outlined below in June 2025.
BCC Athletics prioritizes student-athlete persistence and success in the classroom. The Head Varsity Volleyball Coach is the BCC staff member with the most direct student contact and must understand student academic success plans and encourage their execution on a regular basis. The successful candidate will work with the Director of Recreation to identify cases where additional support is needed and will support wholistic student success through relationship building and mentoring.
Responsibilities Include:
* Recruitment of student-athletes
* Recommendations for coaching staff
* Participating in Student-Athlete Orientation
* Understanding & supporting the policies of Berkshire Community College Athletics
* Determining team goals in collaboration with the Director of Recreation
* Communicating with student-athletes
* Structuring practices, game planning
* Driving Berkshire Community College van for the team to away games
* Leading the team at games and tournaments
* Cultivating team culture and treating all team members in a fair, equitable way
* Reporting concerns with the team or its members to the Director of Recreational Services
* Adhering to BCC, NJCAA, & NJCAA Region 21 rules, policies, and guidelines
* Support academic success plans for student-athletes through meetings, educational sessions, and conversations
* Represent Berkshire Community College in a professional manner at all times
Calendar:
Season Preparation: Mid-June-July 2025
* $1,500 of stipend paid August 1st (start of the season) for preparation and fielding a team
* Hours as needed
* 2nd Week of July meeting with Director of Recreation
In-Season: August 1-November 16 (latest possible date of National Championship)
* $5,000 of stipend paid November 16th at the conclusion of the season
* Minimum of four practice hours a week
* Attend all team competitions
* Minimum of one mid-season meeting with the Director of Recreation
* End of season meeting with Director of Recreation
Off-Season: December-March Recruiting
* $1,500 of stipend paid March 15th
* Hours as needed
* Minimum of one off-season meeting with the Director of Recreation
Requirements:
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalency required. Previous coaching experience strongly preferred. Playing experience at least at a high school varsity level strongly preferred. Must be able to demonstrate an ability to develop student-athletes on and off the court. Organizational, leadership, and communication skills are a requirement. Ability to balance competitiveness with sportsmanship. Ability to work without direct supervision. Must have a valid driver's license. First Aid/CPR/AED certifications preferred, may be obtained upon hire.
Additional Information:
* Source of Funding: State
* Salary: $8,000 (see Calendar above); part-time; non-benefited
* Area of Assignment: Recreational Services
* Effective Date: February 2025
Pursuant to the Clery Act of 1990 a copy of Berkshire Community College's security report is available on the BCC Website.
BCC is committed to providing an inclusive learning and working environment that values the diverse backgrounds of all people and encourages applications from individuals whose experiences and perspectives model the opportunities and success derived from a college education.
Berkshire Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, military service, and national origin in its education programs or employment. All inquiries concerning application of the above should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator and Affirmative Action Officer, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.
Application Instructions:
Position is posted until filled; application review begins on January 2, 2025. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume by visiting the Berkshire Community College Job Board.