Head Volleyball Coach

Job Summary

Duties:

• The Head Women's Volleyball Coach leads, organizes, prepares, implements and manages quality assurance for all aspects of the women's volleyball program. S/he is an integral member of the Office of Intercollegiate Athletics staff team and reports directly to the Athletic Director or designee in the AD's absence.
• Executes all responsibilities as Head Coach in a manner that reflects an ongoing commitment to the excellence, integrity and success of the Women's Volleyball program, of the Athletic Department.
• Prepares and organizes daily practice sessions, game preparation for competition and off-season training. Recommends and prepares all schedules for home tournaments and non-conference games to the Athletic Director.
• Organizes and administers the recruiting of prospective student-athletes in accordance with the NCAA, PWC.
• Organizes and directs the coaching staff to carry out the goals and objectives of the women's volleyball program. Responsibly expends allocated budget and ensures that the budget balances each fiscal year. Recommends personnel, financial and facilities requirements for the women's volleyball program to the Athletic Director.
• Implements appropriate risk management strategies at all times; engages in regular consultation with athletic training and other department sports medicine personnel to maximize the safety and wellness of student-athletes; and demonstrates concern for the overall welfare of students at all times.
• Recommends scholarship awards for student-athletes to the Athletic Director.
• Responsible for tracking the admissions and eligibility process involving recruited student-athletes, and for working collaboratively with the Compliance Officer in this regard.
• Responsible for monitoring and supporting the student-athletes academic progress in consultation and coordination with the Athletics Academic Advisor. Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations of the NCAA as it relates to the women's volleyball program.
• Responsible for assisting and supporting the Office of Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic in administration and operations.
• Prepares and participates in camps and clinics as needed.
• Actively participates and assists in promotional, marketing, public relations and fundraising activities for the program in the community, schools, and the University campus.
• Provides general advising, mentoring and support to student-athletes. Role models and engages in ethical decision-making and outstanding sportsmanship.
• Demonstrates through actions and communicates a respect for diversity and cross-cultural differences.
• Participate in community service, community relations and service learning opportunities. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in any field; 3 years experience in university or college coaching volleyball; any equivalent combination of education and training experience; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with the general public, University community, and the athletic community; experience working in multi-cultural environment; valid driver's license; and must be able to work flexible hours, including evening, weekends and holidays.

Desirable Qualifications: Master's degree in any field; demonstrated experience in the recruitment of student-athletes; demonstrated experience in budgetary management; possess thorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations; demonstrate ability to monitor and supervise subordinate professionals and students; demonstrate ability to develop a highly competitive volleyball program; and participated as a student-athlete on the post-secondary level.