Title: Head Men's Volleyball Coach

State Role Title: Professional - Instructor

Hiring Range: $40,000 - $45,000 (Commensurate with Experience)

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Richard Bland College

Location: Richard Bland College

Agency Website: www.rbc.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Richard Bland College (RBC) is a residential, two-year liberal arts transfer institution dedicated to launching students toward success at highly ranked colleges and universities. Often described as a hidden gem just beyond the Tri-Cities region, RBC features a stunning 750+ acre rural campus with protected wetlands, peaceful forests, and the Commonwealth’s oldest and largest pecan grove—a truly unique setting to live, work, and compete.

RBC is excited to invite applications for a dynamic, innovative, and motivated leader to serve as the inaugural Head Men’s Volleyball Coach. This is a rare opportunity to build a nationally competitive NJCAA men’s volleyball program from the ground up and shape the future of a new program at an institution with a strong championship tradition. The Head Coach will provide leadership and vision for all facets of the men’s volleyball program (Indoor and Beach), including recruiting and developing the first roster in program history. The successful candidate will foster a culture of competitive excellence, academic achievement, and personal growth while upholding the mission and values of Richard Bland College.

Over the past four seasons, Richard Bland Volleyball has earned one Indoor National Championship, one Beach National Runner-Up finish, and consistent Top 20 national rankings. We seek a Head Coach who is eager to carry forward this championship standard and establish similar success for the men’s program.

This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics and plays a vital role in the education, development, and well-being of student-athletes—both on and off the court.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Establish and lead all aspects of the men’s volleyball program, including vision, culture, and standards
• Develop and implement short- and long-term strategic plans for competitive success
• Recruit, evaluate, and enroll 14+ qualified student-athletes annually in compliance with NJCAA and institutional standards
• Foster a positive, disciplined, and student-centered team environment
• Plan and conduct practices, conditioning sessions, and competitive events
• Teach and develop fundamental and advanced volleyball skills
• Support academic success, personal development, and overall well-being of student-athletes
• Organize competitive schedules in collaboration with the athletic department
• Manage game-day operations, travel, scouting, and match preparation
• Oversee and manage program budget responsibly
• Ensure full compliance with NJCAA, Region 10, and institutional policies
• Maintain accurate records and complete required reporting
• Promote the program through community engagement, camps, and clinics
• Collaborate with campus partners and support department-wide initiatives
• Represent Richard Bland College with professionalism, integrity, and sportsmanship

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Considerable of coaching experience (High School, Club or College) or playing experience as a collegiate athlete
• Experience with recruitment of student athletes
• Strong oral and written skills, excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, and adequate computer skills
• Valid driver’s license

Additional Considerations

• NJCAA or collegiate coaching experience
• Demonstrated success as a volleyball coach at the NJCAA, NAIA, or NCAA level

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

RICHARD BLAND COLLEGE IS AN AA/EEO EMPLOYER – Richard Bland College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. In keeping with this policy, the College does not discriminate and makes no distinction in the admission of students, nor in any other of its official activities, based on race, color, national origin (ancestry), religion (creed), age, military service or veteran status, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, family medical history or genetic information, disability, any other status protected by law, or any other non-merit based factors. The college also prohibits sexual misconduct including sexual violence or harassment. All standards and policies governing college employment and student employment, recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and support programs are applied accordingly.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities act (ADA), RBC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Final candidates are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: local agency checks; criminal record check; driving record; employment verification; verification of education; and other checks requested by the hiring authority related to the position.

LAYOFF POLICY: If you are a classified employee and have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must attach a copy of the card with your application prior to the job posting closing date.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS ONLY: A fully completed state application or résumé must be submitted for this position electronically through this website. Unfortunately, RBC cannot accept mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. You have not completed the process until you receive a confirmation number.

ANNUAL FIRE AND SECURITY NOTIFICATION: The Annual Fire and Security Report(s) include campus security information, campus fire statistics, safety procedures, and provides statistics for criminal and disciplinary offenses. The report(s) are provided annually in compliance with the Clery Act and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). Richard Bland College of William & Mary Annual Safety and Security report and the Annual Fire Safety report is available at: https://www.rbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-Annual-Campus-Security-and-Fire-Safety-Report-Final.pdf . A hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety reports and/or a copy of the Criminal Incident and Fire Incident Logs are maintained at the Department of Campus Safety & Police and will be provided upon request.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: For full-time teaching faculty positions and adjunct faculty (part-time teaching faculty), applicants must submit a cover letter specifying their interested teaching discipline and statement of teaching philosophy, their schedule availability, résumé/curriculum vitaé , all unofficial transcripts, and a list of three (3) professional references. Please note: official transcripts are required on the first day of employment for all teaching faculty positions at RBC.

For administrative and professional faculty positions the cover letter, résumé, all unofficial transcripts and a list of three (3) professional references are required. Official transcripts are also required on the first day of employment for administrative and professional faculty positions at RBC.

IN COMPLIANCE WITH EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LAWS: Employees or prospective employees who believe they have witnessed or experienced discriminatory conditions or discriminatory acts related to RBC employment practices or inaccessible conditions should present their concerns to:

Chief Business Officer
Richard Bland College
Physical Address: Pecan Hall, Second Floor, 11301 Johnson Road, South Prince George, VA 23805
Telephone: (804)862-6100, extension 8603
Email: ssokol@rbc.edu

IN COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE IX: Employees, prospective employees, student workers, or prospective student workers who believe they have witnessed or experienced discriminatory conditions or discriminatory acts related to RBC employment practices or inaccessible conditions that are inclusive of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, sexual harassment should present their concerns to either of the following:

Title IX Coordinator
Richard Bland College
Physical Address: Academic Innovation Center, 11301 Johnson Road, South Prince George, VA 23805
titleix@rbc.edu | 804-862-6100

Or,

Department of Education
Office of Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-1100
www.ed.gov

Contact Information

Name: Richard Bland College - Office of Human Resources

Phone: 8048626100

Email: rbchr@rbc.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Contact Information
Name: Richard Bland College - Office of Human Resources
Phone: 8048626100
Email: rbchr@rbc.edu

Contact Information

Name: Richard Bland College - Office of Human Resources

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In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.