Head Volleyball Coach

Description

Department: Athletics

Type: Staff, Full-Time

This is a full-time, 12-month position that will involve additional responsibilities, depending upon the profile, skills, experience, and interests of the successful applicant.

Additional duties will include but are not limited to serving as an admissions counselor between the Admissions Office and the athletics program; equipment management and scheduling; event operations; compliance and academic success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer all aspects of the volleyball program, including but not limited to designing practice plans and conducting practice in accordance with the NAIA's 24-week rule, scheduling of contests, preparing for competition, arranging of transportation and meals, maintaining inventory of uniforms and equipment, managing budget according to College and Athletics Department policies, monitoring academic progress, supervising assistants (graduate, part-time, volunteer or student).
• Provide fundamental and advanced instruction of volleyball skills, conditioning, and philosophy.
• Actively recruit qualified student-athletes who have an interest in one of the College's academic programs; appropriately communicate prospective student-athlete information to Admissions and Financial Aid; recruitment and retention of student-athletes are both key aspects of the position.
• Track all communication in centralized database system and CRM.
• Full-time participation during off-season and part-time during season as a member of the Admissions/Enrollment team in the Office of Engagement, focusing on recruitment.
• Responsible for achieving individual/departmental enrollment goals.
• Identify, organize, and carry out activities (NAIA Champions of Character/community service outreach, workshops, summer camps, clinics, etc.) to promote the volleyball program.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with student-athletes, faculty & staff, admissions and financial aid, student development, AAU/high school/JUCO coaches, media, and parents.
• Mentor student-athletes about life skills and preparation for life after their sport and college.
• Represent Stephens College in a manner compliant and consistent with its ideals, the American Midwest Conference, and the NAIA Champions of Character program.
• Coordinate event coverage with AD, SID and athletics staff including the positions of official scorekeeper, shot clock operator, and scoreboard operator.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required, master's degree preferred.
• Evidence of successful and effective coaching experience required success at the collegiate level preferred.
• Working knowledge and application of NAIA rules and regulations.
• Strong skills in communication, organization, multi-tasking, efficiency, and customer service.
• Ability to work with a diverse constituency including students, parents, coaches, faculty, staff, administrators, and outside contacts.
• Must meet and maintain Stephens Driver Qualification and Vehicle Safety Policy.
• A supportive interest in the mission of the College.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Work is performed inside under normal office conditions and employee may be exposed to varying temperatures and dust.

Work requires:

• Reaching/handling up to 25 lbs.
• Climbing/balancing body weight.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request regarding the work environment and physical demands to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Stephens College is a women's college proudly located in downtown Columbia, MO, home to the University of Missouri and two private colleges with a total student population of about 40,000. Since our founding in 1833, we've been offering innovative, career-focused programs sound in the liberal arts with a focus on creative arts and sciences. We take a hands-on, experiential approach to education, making sure our students get both quality classroom instruction and external work experiences that complement their coursework. Stephens College prepares students to become leaders and innovators in a rapidly changing world. Graduate, online, and certificate programs available to women and men as part of our commitment to lifelong learning.

The college prides itself on fostering a close-knit faculty community and on providing a welcoming, learning-centered environment for students. The learning community is distinguished by small classes, close engagement with faculty, intellectual rigor, and dynamic programs of study that reflect the College's mission of lifelong learning. Stephens College contributes to the vibrant social and cultural climate which makes Columbia such a desirable place to live.

Stephens College does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of age, color, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status and all other classifications protected by law. Stephens College also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Reports of misconduct, questions regarding Title IX or disability accommodations, any other concerns related to equity or noncompliance, or requests for a complete copy of the College's policy should be directed to the Stephens College Equity Compliance Team at equity@stephens.edu, www.stephens.edu/equity or (573) 876-2321 or the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at http://www.ed.gov/ocr