Head Volleyball Coach

Augsburg University has maintained a strong academic reputation defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies since 1869. A welcoming campus in the heart of Minneapolis, Augsburg offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to nearly 3,200 diverse students.

Augsburg's mission is to educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.

Augsburg invites individuals who share our mission and commitment to intentional diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to join our community.  In particular, Augsburg invites BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, women, veterans and those from underrepresented or marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

Summary of Position: The head coach is responsible for planning and administration of a sport-specific program. The head coach provides vision, leadership and oversight for current student-athletes, prospective students-athletes, alumni, parents and supporters of the program.  

Primary Responsibilities

• Instruct student-athletes on physical health, team concepts, safety, and sport-specific skills on both an individual and team basis.
• Identify and recruit talented and qualified prospective student-athletes according to recruiting goal established by Athletic Director.
• Determine and select rostered team members; exercises full-discretion of student-athlete playing time/competitive opportunities.
• Teach, advise and mentor student-athletes on life-skills. 
• Maintain acceptable win/loss records or place-finish in accordance with Augsburg University Athletics program standards. 
• Monitor and support academic progress of student-athletes/teams to meet/exceed athletic department standards; intervenes with appropriate corrective action as needed.
• Maintain acceptable student-athlete retention rates to the team and/or institution. 
• Create sport-specific practice and game/meet plans, analyze film and facilitate team meetings.  
• Supervise Assistant Coach(es) and/or graduate fellow(s) (if applicable)

Additional Responsibilities

• Oversee all areas of budget management, fundraising, travel planning and program organization
• Alumni/parent communication and involvement, including organizing events as appropriate
• Organize and participate in team community-service event(s).
• Involvement with camps and clinics
• Perform/supervise tasks related to maintaining the athletics department, including athletic equipment, concessions, game management, student-athlete academic support and administrative duties. 
• 30% of the position will include an assigned duty from Athletic Director.
• All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s). 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree required, Masters preferred.
• At least three (3) years of coaching and recruiting experience required, college experience preferred.
• Knowledge and adherence to the MIAC Code of Ethics and follow MIAC and NCAA Division III guidelines and regulation, while exhibiting behavior that represents a positive image of the athletic program and the university.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven integrity and leadership skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities; 

• Ability to build and strengthen cross-campus relationships
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to be attentive to details, be accurate, be precise.
• Ability to lead/teach and mentor others.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment; and work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to reason/analyze; maintain confidentiality; and demonstrate patience, understanding.
• Ability to show initiative; organize workflow; manage one or more projects; and handle frequent interruptions.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.  

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: 612-330-1058 or email: [email protected].

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: 612-330-1058 or email: [email protected].