Head Coach- Volleyball (72010)

Job Details

Job Location

New Rochelle - New Rochelle, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$55,000.00 - $59,000.00 Salary/year

Job Details

Job Location

New Rochelle - New Rochelle, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$55,000.00 - $59,000.00 Salary/year

Description

Iona University | NCAA Division I | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

Iona University, an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual for the position of Head Women’s Volleyball Coach. This is a full-time, 12-month position reporting to the Director of Athletics.

The Head Coach will provide leadership, strategic vision, and oversight for all facets of the Women’s Volleyball program, ensuring competitive success while upholding the University’s academic and athletic mission. This role demands a commitment to fostering a positive student-athlete experience, developing a culture of excellence, and advancing the programs profile.

Responsibilities

P rogram Development & Competitive Excellence

• Establish and communicate a clear vision for the program’s success.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate practice sessions, game strategies, and player development to maximize team performance.
• Design a competitive non-conference schedule to enhance the program’s standing.
• Ensure positive and effective communication with officials, opponents, parents, media, and the public.

Recruiting & Roster Management

• Identify, recruit, and develop high-caliber student-athletes who align with the University’s academic and athletic standards.
• Manage roster size and scholarship allocation to align with institutional enrollment goals and discount rate strategies.

Budget & Fundraising

• Oversee the program’s budgeting, equipment, and travel logistics, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Development to meet fundraising goals and cultivate donor engagement opportunities.

Compliance & Student-Athlete Success

• Ensure full compliance with NCAA, MAAC, and Iona University regulations, including eligibility, recruiting, and academic progress standards.
• Work closely with academic support staff to promote student-athlete retention, graduation, and success beyond the court.

Staff Management & Leadership

• Hire, supervise, and mentor assistant coaches and support staff, fostering professional development.
• Cultivate a program culture that prioritizes integrity, discipline, teamwork, and personal growth.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of three years of collegiate coaching experience at the Division I, II, or III level.
• Proven ability to recruit and develop student-athletes in a competitive environment.
• Strong knowledge of NCAA compliance regulations and athletic administration.
• Demonstrated success in budget management, fundraising, and alumni engagement.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Application Process

interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and list of references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About Iona University/EEO language

Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona also continues to be recognized in prestigious national rankings. Most recently for 2025, Iona has been named one of the nation’s best colleges by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and others. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recognized Iona as one of top colleges for social mobility in the country, while Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) ranked an Iona degree in the top 5 percent nationally for long-term return on investment. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business, meanwhile, is also accredited by AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide.

Iona offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. For more information on our benefits and working at Iona visit the Human Resources section of our website.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees and does not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.

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