- Provides supervision and leadership of the day-to-day operations of the Beach Volleyball program and Beach Volleyball student-athletes.
- Oversees coordination of team travel ensuring timely and cost-effective arrangements are made.
- Manages team budget, strategizes and forecasts budgetary needs, develops and recommends annual budget, approves expenses within assigned authority.
- Assesses needs, sets priorities for sport, and communicates to AD or Service Administrator annual goals or priorities.
- Assists in the development of long-range planning of program.
- Coordinates, plans, and attends all practice sessions for the program. Ensures the implementation of sound teaching practices and team strategies. Responsible for all aspects of strategies (both individual and team).
- Monitors academic program of team's student-athletes, and counsel's students on problems ranging from academic through social when needed.
- Responsible for all aspects of student-athlete conduct during intercollegiate contests. Serves as a role model for Pacific students through personal display of honesty, integrity, energy, and positive work habits.
- Collaborates with strength and conditioning staff on individual and team's fitness training both in-season and out-of-season.
- Leads in the strategizing, development, and implementation of existing or new programs to increase, enhance, and sustain interest in Pacific's Beach Volleyball program.
- Attends fund-raising and other alumni/booster functions as requested; represents University at conferences and other meetings as appropriate.
- Leads team's recruiting efforts through developing and sustaining a network of contacts with coaches and others. Visits schools and families of prospective student-athletes. Collaborates with recruiting coordinator on extensive mass mailing program.
- Serves as liaison between Enrollment Services and advises Athletic Director on matters of admission and financial aid awards; recommends changes if needed.
- Meets regularly with Athletic Director to communicate recruiting needs and maintains updated recruiting priority list.
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
- Bachelor's Degree (Two (2) years of full-time experience in the same/similar position is equal to one (1) year of completed post-high school education coursework).
- Three (3) years of experience in coaching and/or playing experience in Beach Volleyball or in a related role.
- Graduate degree, preferably in sport sciences, education, coaching, etc.
- Experience recruiting and coaching at the NCAA Division I level.
- Experience coordinating events and fundraising.
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Work is performed in both a standard office environment as well as at sports venues. Work is performed during standard business hours, as well as during non-regular office hours to fulfill business needs. Extensive travel required.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
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