Head Volleyball Coach - Athletics

Texas Woman’s University • Denton, TX

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Head Volleyball Coach is responsible for developing and administering a highly competitive volleyball program. This role requires adherence to University, Lone Star Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. The coach will work towards achieving the objectives of Intercollegiate Athletics, with work performed under general supervision. Performance evaluation is based on completed assignments and results obtained, conducted through the university's performance evaluation system and in accordance with University Policies & Procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of four years of experience coaching competitive women’s volleyball at a four-year institution or a junior college.
• Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.
• All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.
• Demonstrated volleyball coaching skills.
• Ability to recruit and teach a diverse group of student-athletes.
• Ability to adhere to all policies, rules and regulations of the university, the Lone Star Conference and the NCAA.
• Ability to hire and supervise qualified assistants and student workers.
• Ability to market and promote TWU Volleyball.
• A proven ability in following directives and being responsible for tasks which have been assigned.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment as needed.
• Ability to attend seminars, meetings and other professional development opportunities at or away from TWU.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes.
• Knowledge of management methods and ability to provide administrative guidance within area of responsibility and provide direct training and supervision as needed.
• Ability to apply budgeting and fiscal planning techniques within financial constraints.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively - orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.
• Ability to represent the department and University in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including related University software and email.

Nice To Haves

• NCAA coaching experience strongly preferred.
• Head coaching experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in Texas preferred.
• Current certification in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillator (AED) use is preferred at the time of hire and will be required prior to participation in any countable athletically related activities as defined by the NCAA.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division II rules is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers a highly competitive volleyball program.
• Coaches the volleyball team.
• Manages all aspects of the team including practices, film analysis, equipment, facilities, travel, schedules and competitions.
• Recruits and retains student-athletes who will be academically successful.
• Monitors and encourages student-athletes’ academic progress and success to ensure continuing eligibility to participate in NCAA competition and to graduate.
• Provides oversight and assigns staff responsibilities to coordinate, monitor, and implement study hall.
• Directs and supervises the assistant volleyball coach, graduate assistants and/or coach’s assistants, and student assistants.
• Communicates and works directly with the sports medicine staff and sports performance staff in the design and execution of a scientific-based, sports-specific strength and conditioning program.
• Works with the Director of Athletics to annually determine the volleyball budget.
• Oversees the management of a fiscally sound budget.
• Oversees volleyball roster management goals.
• Supports and participates in the department’s commitment to community service.
• Assists with marketing and promoting the volleyball program.
• Assists with executing a positive game day environment.
• Assists with fundraising.
• Assists with alumni relations.
• Commits to and is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the department, the University, the Lone Star Conference and the NCAA with the utmost integrity.
• Works cooperatively with personnel in the Athletics department, attends department meetings and activities, and always represents the University positively when interacting with the community, alumni, other higher education institutions, high school and club coaches, media and general public.
• Completes other assigned administrative duties in a timely manner.
• Responsible for establishing job standards for subordinate staff and effectively evaluating staff under charge.
• Attends seminars, conferences and other professional development opportunities.
• Participates, as appointed, on Intercollegiate Athletics, University, state, regional and national committees.
• Implements Athletics’ strategic plan as part of the Division of Student Life’s strategic plan in conjunction with the University’s strategic plan.
• Collaborates with other entities on campus.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment
• Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.

What This Job Offers

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