Head Coach - Women's Volleyball

University of Minnesota•Crookston, MN

45d•$71,000 - $79,000

About The Position

This position has the primary responsibility of directing and coaching the University of Minnesota Crookston's Women's Volleyball Program in the NCAA and Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The position reports to the Athletic Director.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Three (3) years of women's volleyball coaching/teaching experience
Demonstrated knowledge of strategies, tactics and the teaching of high level volleyball skills required for collegiate volleyball
Demonstrated experience recruiting and working with highly skilled volleyball players at the collegiate level
Demonstrated ability to cultivate support in the broader local and regional volleyball community

Nice To Haves

Coaching Experience and progression within college volleyball (further preference given to current college coaching)
Demonstrated recruiting success in a successful collegiate program
Demonstrated knowledge of coaching and developing student-athletes
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of NCAA II rules & regulations
Demonstrated commitment and understanding of academic performance of prospective and current student-athletes

Responsibilities

Selection, supervision, and coaching of the team toward athletic excellence and a positive quality experience.
Recommendation, supervision and evaluation of the Women's Volleyball coaching staff.
Development, communications and execution of plans for the season, including competitive schedules, practice schedules and training and conditioning programs.
Planning, organizing, conducting of practice and effectively manage team dynamics
Assisting in monitoring the academic performance and the physical development of student athletes.
Working with academic counselors, athletic trainers, and the strength and conditioning coach to help student athletes achieve full potential in each area.
Organization and implementation of assessment, identification and recruitment of qualified student-athletes; demonstrate commitment to recruitment of students of color.
Preparation of budget recommendations and management of budget.
Assistance in the preparation of travel arrangements, equipment orders, and awards for women's volleyball in conjunction with other department personnel.
Assistance with special events and tournaments, planning and conducting of clinics, seminars, and outreach to public service.
Establishment and maintenance of effective relationships within the athletics department, the University, community, booster club, alumni, high school coaches, media and the general public.
Commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of the department, the University, the NSIC and the NCAA.

Benefits

Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost