The Head Volleyball Coach will have overall responsibility to develop and operate a competitive intercollegiate program by recruiting, retaining, teaching and mentoring quality student-athletes in the program. The Head Coach will also manage the volleyball staff effectively and efficiently.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the
following:
- Recruit and retain athletically skilled and academically qualified student-athletes into the volleyball program.
- Oversee the volleyball operating budget with integrity.
- Develop and implement effective volleyball techniques and strategies through practices and competitions.
- Arrange transportation and practice schedules in contest of department guidelines, working with appropriate departmental and institutional personnel.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with high school coaches, the Decatur community, and the extended Millikin University community to promote the volleyball program in a positive manner.
- Comply with all applicable Millikin University, CCIW and NCAA rules, regulations, and policies.
- Develop a competitive season schedule of non-conference games within the NCAA Division III philosophy.
- Attend all departmental, conference and other professional meetings.
- Service on institutional committees and task forces as assigned.
- Serve as Athletic Facility Monitor.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Vice President for Athletics and Community Engagement.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises others. Fulfills supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the university’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training staff members, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining staff members; and addressing complaints and resolving issues.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to succeed in a result-driven professional organization. Maintaining professional performance, demeanor, team-approach and focus on results while working under pressure in a dynamic environment. Customer, budget, quality, and delivery conscious mindset. Ability to establish priorities, work independently with minimal supervision and facilitate teamwork. Highly organized, with the ability to plan, execute and multitask to meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
Minimum Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Three years of college coaching or equivalent
- Extensive knowledge of the sport of volleyball
- Ability to recruit and retain quality volleyball student-athletes.
- Excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to various audiences.
- Ability and willingness to work effectively in a team atmosphere in the Athletic Department
- Strong commitment to the University and NCAA Division III philosophy
- Demonstrated commitment to the academic and athletic success of the student-athlete.