Head Coach, Women's Volleyball

Under the general direction of the Associate Athletic Director, the incumbent will manage the team and assume responsibility in the areas of recruiting, retention, coaching, scheduling, game and practice management, providing supervision of assistant coaches, monitoring student-athlete academic progress and eligibility, budget management and fundraising. The incumbent is responsible for the overall management of team and is responsible for developing and implementing the team vision and goals.

Responsible for maintaining knowledge of and compliance with NCAA, conference, and athletic department rules and regulations related to student-athlete eligibility within the scope of assigned duties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Game and Practice Management Coordinate team practice schedules within the rules of the NCAA, campus department regulations and student-athletes schedules. Coordinate competitive schedule to be fairly balanced between home and away contests and respects the student-athletes academic requirements. Ensure student-athletes and assistant coaches comply with NCAA, Department and university rules and regulations.

Student Athletes WelfareMonitor student-athletes academic performance by working with the Academic Advisors, the Bright Success Center Staff, the Athletic Department Eligibility and Compliance Coordinator, study table supervisors, and designated coaching staff. 

Program Development Identify, recruit and evaluate qualified student-athletes within the rules of the NCAA, and campus. Develop goals and processes for future growth of the program. Maintain accurate records related to recruit contacts, evaluations and visits.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in related area from an accredited institution.

• Three years of equivalent experience working with college athletics/programs.

• Valid drivers license required. 

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Highly advanced and effective interpersonal, motivational and team leadership skills to work effectively with athletic participants, staff and parents of student athletes.

• Ability to demonstrate creativity, sound judgment and decision-making; be an effective problem solver and be highly effective communicating verbally, in writing and for live media presentations.

• Recognized expertise in team sport and coaching principles for student athletes. 

• Supervisory and leadership skills to mentor and develop assistant coaches and / or program instruction staff.

• Current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and, at all times avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards.

Background Check

Background check  required.