Head Coach-Volleyball

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for directing and coaching the University’s Volleyball Program.

Responsibilities/Accountability:

1. Supervises and manages all aspects of coaching the Volleyball team.
2. Abides, complies and enforces all applicable NAIA, GCAC, and DU policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
3. Attends practices and competitions.
4. Responsible for budget control, scheduling, and travel arrangements.
5. Organizes and administers the recruitment of students and the practices of the student-athletes in a manner to produce the highest level of success.
6. Coordinates and administers the academic progress and character building of the athletes to assist them in balancing athletics and academics in order to insure retention and academic success.
7. Assists Athletics Department with fundraising endeavors.
8. Performs summer duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
9. Maintains a positive relationship with the student-athletes, faculty, staff, community, media, and other constituents.
10. Participates in college, department, administrative meetings, and committees, as required/requested
11. Performs related duties.
12. Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing intercollegiate sports.
13. Knowledge of college-level athletic program management principles.
14. Knowledge of volleyball rules and procedures.
15. Knowledge of budget management principles.
16. Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
17. Knowledge of student recruitment principles.
18. Knowledge of NAIA and GCAC rules.
19. Skill in the coaching and training of student-athletes.
20. Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
21. Skill in oral and written communication.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Baccalaureate degree required.
2. Two years of related experience required.
3. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Louisiana for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
4. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a First Aid, CPR/AED certification
5. Possession of or ability to readily obtain NAIA certification within four weeks of hire date.

Work Conditions

1. The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
2. The work is typically performed in an office and in athletics facilities.
3. The scope of the job frequently requires working in the evenings and on weekends.

Mission:

"Dillard University is a historically Black institution that cultivates leaders who live ethically, think and communicate precisely, and act courageously to make the world a better place."