Head Coach, Women's Volleyball

Lynn University•Decatur, GA

18d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Masters Degree (M.A.)/equivalent or minimum of four years related experience and/or training.
Previous collegiate coaching experience required.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
Be 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.