Beach Volleyball Head Coach

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Title Information

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full Time

Posting Details

Title Information

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full Time

Minimum Salary or Salary Range

$40,800

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?

Onsite

Position Details

Position Information

| Posting Number | NC1272024 | | Working Title | Beach Volleyball Head Coach | | Department Org | 150000 - Office-Director of Athletics | | Why should you work at UCA? |
We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family—the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work!

At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well-being of employees, while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference. Participation in university-wide remote work days may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job-specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development. The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, and the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary. Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership (HPER) and equipment rentals. | | Position Summary |
Head beach Volleyball Coach. Working closely with the athletics administrative staff and University faculty and staff in order to carry out the mission of the University and the athletics program. | | Job Duties and Responsibilities |
Oversees all facets of practice, including organizing practice, working with student-athletes on both team and individual skills and preparing opponent scouting reports through breaking down of film. Oversees all facets of recruiting prospective student-athletes, including locating, contacting and evaluating prospects who will be quality students at UCA as well as organizing campus and home visits with these prospects. Coaches are also responsible for abiding by all NCAA and SLC recruiting regulations. Makes appropriate grant in aid recommendations for prospects, transfer, and returning student-athletes. Responsible for overseeing all purchases, including supplies, equipment, services, and team travel. Also responsible for appropriate allocation of recruiting and scholarship monies. Maintains accurate records to not exceed allocated budget. Oversees all scheduling of opponents in a timely manner. This includes obtaining the conference schedule, locating appropriate tournament and non-conference opponents to schedule, drafting contracts to schedule opponents, and evaluating appropriate home and away playing dates. Oversees all aspects of travel arrangements, including making hotel accommodations and planning meals for road games. Oversees the purchase and the care of the appropriate equipment. Oversees and monitors student-athletes’ academic performance, including grade and attendance monitoring every two weeks, arranging for tutors with director of academic support (when needed), conducting study table (when needed), insuring attendance of student-athletes required to attend mandatory study hall, contacting professors on a regular basis to follow student-athletes’ progress, holding periodic student-athlete player academic meetings, and insuring that student-athletes graduate. Responsible for being familiar with and complying with all Athletics department, University, ASUN, and NCAA policies and regulations. Failure to abide by these policies will result in appropriate disciplinary action including possible suspension or termination. Coordinate officials for all home contests. Oversee the organization of summer camps, including hiring staff, organizing instruction, promotion of camps, arranging facilities, housing and meals for residential camps with camp coordinator. | | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
Computer skills, video breakdown, travel organization | | Skills Considered Essential for Success |
-Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
-Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
-Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
-Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
-Ability to make sound judgments.
-Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
-Civility in all interactions.
-Demonstrate effective follow-up. | | Required Education and/or Experience |
College degree, | | Preferred Education and/or Experience |

College degree, college playing experience | | University, Campus, and Community Description |
Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.
Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of nearly 10,000, of which more than 20% are graduate students. The university offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in six disciplines. The undergraduate student body consistently scores above the national average on the ACT exam. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions to research, scholarship, and creative activities. UCA seeks to attract students and employees that are dedicated to building a culture of diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity. | | Desired start date | 09/16/2024 |

Position Summary and Qualifications

| License(s)/Certifications |
CPR, | | Physical Demands Checklist | Sitting, Kneeling, Standing, Balancing, Lifting/Carrying, Walking | | Physical Exertion | Administrative Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds, Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds, Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds, Primarily outdoor work |

Posting Detail Information

| Background Check Statement |
This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. | | UCA EEO Statement |
The University of Central Arkansas is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution dedicated to attracting and supporting a diverse student, faculty and staff population through enhanced multicultural learning environments and opportunities. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs. | | Open Date | 09/03/2024 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants | |

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