Head Coach - Men's Volleyball

University of Redlands•Redlands, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Coach for Men's Volleyball is responsible for the overall management and success of the men's volleyball program at the University of Redlands. This includes recruiting qualified student-athletes, supervising coaching staff, planning and scheduling practices and competitions, overseeing budget and fundraising, and ensuring compliance with all relevant rules and regulations. The role also involves teaching Physical Education activity courses and performing administrative duties within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. The coach will collaborate with various university offices, including Advancement and Alumni Relations, and Athletic Facilities staff.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree.
A minimum of three (3) years of volleyball coaching experience.
Experience working with diverse constituencies, sensitivity to multicultural issues, and the ability to work productively in a collaborative environment to meet deadlines.
History of success as a coach as evidenced by sustained win/loss record, team achievements, as well as individual accomplishments by student-athletes under tutelage.
A valid California Class C drivers’ license with a good driving record is required. Note: Out-of-state licenses are valid until appointment. A valid California Class “C” driver’s license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (in accordance with CA Vehicle Code 12505c).
A current DMV printout demonstrating a good driving record must be presented after an offer of employment.
The ability to identify and attract outstanding student-athletes to the university for participation in the men’s volleyball program.
Knowledge of applicable sports playing rules.
Thorough understanding of NCAA Division III rules, regulations, and philosophy.
Knowledge of the role of athletics within a private, liberal arts academic setting.
Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively engage with student-athletes, staff, and campus/community stakeholders.
Proven organizational and time management abilities to meet deadlines and manage program operations.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and foster positive relationships across constituencies.
Demonstrated success in program development, fundraising, and alumni engagement.
Familiarity with multicultural issues and sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations.
Proficiency in managing team logistics, including scheduling, travel, and budget oversight.
Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action within established guidelines.
Ability to foster strong, positive relationships and align both internal and external resources to achieve university objectives.
Ability to exercise discretion and work with confidentiality.
Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in a related field.
Previous head coaching experience and/or collegiate coaching experience, with an emphasis on an NCAA setting.
Experience utilizing and managing athletic facilities and resources.

Responsibilities

Recruitment of qualified student-athletes for admission into the University of Redlands and participation in the men’s volleyball program.
Supervises, plans, directs, and assigns work of men’s volleyball coaching staff, which could include a 10-month full-time assistant and/or one part-time assistant coach.
Makes hiring and disciplinary decisions for assistant coaches; provides feedback on performance and approves timesheets.
Schedules practices, competitions, scrimmages, and exhibition matches, and coordinates travel for the men’s volleyball program, in collaboration with those who share the facilities, including but not limited to women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball.
Oversight of budget administration and annual fundraising for the men’s volleyball program.
Effectively works in partnership with the Advancement and Alumni Relations offices to build relationships with friends of Bulldog men’s volleyball.
Ensures all facets of the men’s volleyball program, including staff, student-athletes, and others associated with the program, maintain compliance with all NCAA, SCIAC, and University rules and regulations at all times.
Collaborate with the Athletic Facilities staff on care and maintenance of Currier Gym, but not limited to: general maintenance and upkeep, short-term and long-term improvement planning.
Teaches Physical Education activity courses based on assigned load during the academic year.
Execution of a collateral departmental administrative assignment to be performed in support of programs and the department; such assignment will be determined by the strengths, skills, and experiences of the successful candidate.
Functions as an active team member of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.