About Salem Academy and College
Salem Academy and College is the oldest continuously operating educational institution for girls and women in the country. Since 1772, the institution has engaged in transformational change to innovate women’s education. Founded with the mission of making education accessible to all, Salem has a rich 253-year-old history and a long-standing track record of educating students who are prepared to make a bold impact locally, nationally and globally through liberal arts education.
Salem Academy is a boarding and day college preparatory school with focus on interdisciplinary learning using STEAM, wellness and leadership. Salem College is the nation’s only liberal arts college exclusively dedicated to developing the next generation of health leaders. Salem College has more than 40 full-time faculty and over 150 staff members who support approximately 500 students including full-time undergraduates, part-time students and graduate students. In 2023, Salem received a second $5M anonymous philanthropic gift equaling its largest in history focused on enabling our health leadership transformation. Our graduates are committed to making the world a better, healthier and more equitable place.
Niche lists Salem Academy as the No. 1 boarding school in North Carolina; No. 5 college prep high school in North Carolina as well as the No. 1 college prep school in the Greensboro/High Point/Winston-Salem, NC area. Salem Academy has students from more than 10 states and 5 countries. Over 85% of the faculty and staff have a master’s degree or higher. Courses are taught at the college prep, honors, AP and dual enrollment levels. The unique partnership and shared campus with Salem College allows for collaboration with college faculty/staff on curriculum ideas, club activities and more.
Recognized by the U.S. News & World Report, Washington Monthly, and the New York Times Magazine as a top liberal arts college in the nation, Salem College continues to lead among liberal arts colleges in social mobility and economic diversity. In 2023, U.S. News & World Report ranked Salem College #2 among all national liberal arts colleges in America as a top performer for social mobility. Salem performed as one of the best liberal arts colleges with the highest percentage of Pell-eligible students graduating in four years. Out of 286 colleges in the country, the New York Times Magazine ranked Salem College as #2 for economic diversity – enrolling more economically disadvantaged students than its peers. This ranking is a reflection of Salem’s commitment to making education accessible and affordable for all students. In another 2023 national ranking, Washington Monthly ranked Salem College as #4 in the nation for Pell-eligible graduation rate, #8 in the country for earning performance, #14 best bang for your buck college in the southeast, and #24 best liberal arts college in the U.S.
Salem Academy and College is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a vibrant college town known as the “City of Arts and Innovation”. Winston-Salem is a lively academic community, home to six institutions of higher education and more than 26,000 students. Winston Salem has a collaborative and engaged academic community with strong private and public schools, excellent healthcare systems, and affordable housing. The Winston-Salem area also offers a rich variety of cultural opportunities and has a vibrant art and restaurant scene. Within a few hours of campus are mountains for skiing, camping, or hiking; rivers for whitewater rafting; and the beautiful ports and beaches of North and South Carolina.
Position Summary
Salem Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Head Girls Volleyball Coach to lead its varsity volleyball program. The coach will be responsible for cultivating a positive, inclusive, and competitive team culture that promotes student-athlete development, both on and off the court. This individual will play a key role in advancing the mission of Salem Academy by mentoring young women and modeling the values of integrity, perseverance, and respect.
The Head Volleyball Coach is expected to build and sustain a strong volleyball program, while supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of student-athletes. This position requires a leader who demonstrates professionalism, strategic planning, and a passion for empowering students through athletics.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive volleyball program focused on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Mentor student-athletes, encouraging academic success, personal responsibility, and leadership.
- Create structured, engaging practices and competitive game plans aligned with the team's developmental goals.
- Develop a program that attracts and retains student-athletes through effective coaching and a strong team culture.
- Maintain open and professional communication with students, families, and the broader Salem Academy community.
- Ensure the volleyball program upholds the school’s values and meets league and institutional standards.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and the athletic department to support the overall student experience.
- Comfortable driving a 15-passenger van to away games.
Required Qualifications
- Prior coaching or playing experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level
- A demonstrated commitment to the development of young women through athletics.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to serve as a positive role model and representative of Salem Academy’s values.
- Clean Driving Record
Physical Functions
While performing the responsibilities of the Head Girl’s Volleyball Coach the employee is required to sit for varying lengths of time; bend, reach, lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds; occasionally stand, walk, and kneel and regularly ascend/descend stairs; use hands and fingers to handle or feel and manipulate keys on a keyboard; perform extended periods of work at a computer workstation, view a computer monitor; perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and receive detailed information through oral communication; express and exchange ideas by means of spoken word; and work in an office setting.
Salem College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For questions, please contact Michael Williams, Athletic Director, at [email protected]
