Head Volleyball Coach

Valparaiso University•Valparaiso, IN

12h

About The Position

The Head Women's Volleyball Coach is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and success of Valparaiso University's NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball program. The coach provides strategic direction and oversight of coaching and player development, recruiting, budget management, fundraising, scheduling, student-athlete welfare, and daily team operations. The successful candidate demonstrates a commitment to academic achievement, competitive excellence, sportsmanship, integrity, and the overall development of student-athletes. The coach fosters a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture and represents Valparaiso University and its Department of Athletics with professionalism and integrity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations, including recruiting, financial aid, eligibility, and team operations.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining professionalism and accountability.
Demonstrated commitment to the academic and personal development of student-athletes.
Five or more years of collegiate volleyball coaching experience.
Previous experience as a collegiate Head Coach.
Collegiate playing experience.
Demonstrated success in recruiting, player development, and program administration.
Experience working within NCAA Division I athletics.

Nice To Haves

Experience with budget management, fundraising, and alumni or donor relations.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the volleyball program and establish a culture of accountability, teamwork, discipline, and competitive excellence.
Plan and conduct practices, develop game strategies, evaluate player performance, and implement individual and team development plans.
Identify, evaluate, recruit, and retain prospective student-athletes who align with the University's academic, athletic, and institutional values.
Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and University policies and regulations, particularly those governing recruiting, financial aid, eligibility, and daily team operations.
Develop, manage, and monitor the program's operating budget while ensuring responsible fiscal management and adherence to departmental guidelines.
Assist with fundraising initiatives, donor engagement, alumni relations, and other activities designed to support and enhance the volleyball program.
Coordinate competition schedules, team travel, practice schedules, and other program-related activities with the Athletics Department.
Promote academic success, personal growth, leadership development, sportsmanship, and the overall well-being of student-athletes.
Oversee day-to-day program operations, including team meetings, communication, equipment needs, personnel matters, and other administrative functions.
Collaborate with athletics administrators, academic support personnel, strength and conditioning staff, athletic training, and other University departments to support student-athlete success.
Represent Valparaiso University positively through engagement with alumni, donors, campus partners, media, and the surrounding community.
Maintain current knowledge of coaching practices, recruiting trends, NCAA regulations, and developments within collegiate athletics.