Head Women's Volleyball Coach

Summary:

Responsible for management and administration of all phases of a varsity intercollegiate sports program and team, within the guidelines, rules and regulations established by the University, Sunshine State Conference, and NCAA

Job Description:

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Ability to recruit high quality student-athletes.

• Organize, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate practice sessions.

• Adhere to rules and regulations of the University, SSC, and NCAA.

• Assume responsibility for bringing his/her staff and team to the event physically, mentally, and emotionally prepared for competition.

• Receptive to high school prospects, alumni, and friends of the University.

• Use all possible ethical means of motivation, emphasizes means of motivation and values of competitive athletics, acceptable personal behavior, decision making, and lasting values to the individual.

• Supervise full time assistant coaches and volunteer coaches.

• Plan for transportation, travel, lodging, and meals for team for competition.

• Follow University and departmental policies on matters relating to requisitioning and purchasing. Manage and work with given budgets.

• Work closely with trainer and team physician regarding well-being of student-athlete.

• Participate and contribute to athletics fundraising and community building.

• Schedule games and events as delegated and as outlined in the Policies and Procedures manual.

• Cooperate with the athletic administration in the implementation of department operational procedures.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Coaches association membership and certification preferred.

• Coaching licenses preferred in particular sports programs.

• CPR/AED certification renewed by the university every two years.

• Coaching outdoor sports requires acceptance of myriad weather factors.

• Coaching indoors and in an office location within an athletics environment requires acceptance of a noisy work environment.

• Ability to maintain self-control and exhibits sportsmanship in relations with staff, players, officials, opponents, and spectators during competitive events.

• Ability to represent the Lynn University Department of Athletics in a manner that will enhance and promote confidence in the athletic program.

Minimum qualifications

• Masters Degree (M.A.)/equivalent or minimum of four years related experience and/or training.

• Previous collegiate coaching experience required.