Head Coach Volleyball

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

Little Rock Athletics is seeking a Head Women’s Volleyball Coach who will be responsible for the successful execution in planning, developing and administering all phases of the volleyball program, including recruiting and coaching high quality student-athletes and managing all coaching staff members. All duties and responsibilities are governed by state, federal and university policy.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree with five (5) years of intercollegiate Volleyball coaching experience.
• Expertise in the technical aspects of volleyball
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact effectively with coaches, administrators, student athletes, alumni and donors
• Extremely organized, self-starter, intrinsically motivated
• Proven ability to multi-task effectively
• Ability to prioritize specific tasks and meet deadlines
• Proficient computer skills including ability to utilize Teamworks platforms
• Availability to work flexible work schedule including nights and weekends
• Travel with sport teams for away contests
• Thorough knowledge of NCAA and UAC conference rules and regulations
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and hold a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Master degree preferred
• Previous head coaching experience at the collegiate level

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, organization and supervision for all aspects of the women’s volleyball program
• Supervise student-athletes during practices and games, observing and evaluating performance and demonstrating proper techniques
• Monitor the academic performance of student-athletes in conjunction with the academic staff
• Recruit and evaluate high quality high school and transfer student athletes
• Manage the women’s volleyball program within the parameters of the approved operating budget, including athletic scholarships and additional revenue share funds
• Assist in fundraising activities as necessary including but not limited to representing the women’s volleyball program at professional meetings, alumni events and other events as necessary
• Interview, supervise, train and evaluate assistant coaches and other support staff in the performance of their duties
• Observes and promotes an atmosphere of compliance with all NCAA, United Athletic Conference (UAC) and institutional rules
• Monitor student-athlete academic progress
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager