Head Beach Volleyball Coach

Department

Athletics, Student Athlete Center for Excellence

Compensation

$70,000.00 to Negotiable Annual

 

General Description / Primary Purpose
The Head Beach Volleyball Coach, under the direction of the Athletic Director or designee, plays an integral role in the design, development, implementation, and interpretation of departmental processes and/or programs. The Head Beach Volleyball Coach's primary responsibility is the coaching and instruction of the sport of Beach Volleyball.

• Approximately 60% of the Coach's responsibility is dedicated to the instruction of Beach Volleyball through on-court training and classroom training using video and other teaching techniques.

• Approximately 40% of the Coach's responsibility is recruiting and other administrative duties.

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Department

Athletics, Student Athlete Center for Excellence

Compensation

$70,000.00 to Negotiable Annual

 

General Description / Primary Purpose
The Head Beach Volleyball Coach, under the direction of the Athletic Director or designee, plays an integral role in the design, development, implementation, and interpretation of departmental processes and/or programs. The Head Beach Volleyball Coach's primary responsibility is the coaching and instruction of the sport of Beach Volleyball.

• Approximately 60% of the Coach's responsibility is dedicated to the instruction of Beach Volleyball through on-court training and classroom training using video and other teaching techniques.

• Approximately 40% of the Coach's responsibility is recruiting and other administrative duties.

Job Functions

The Head Coach is responsible for directing the activities related to the Beach Volleyball program, including coaching, planning, organizing, recruiting, and adherence to budgets and rules as defined by UNF, ASUN Conference, and the NCAA.

Key responsibilities include:
•     Coach student-athletes in Beach Volleyball at UNF.

• Use working knowledge of skills to prepare game and practice plans to benefit the growth of the student-athlete.

•  Assist and encourage student-athletes in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence.

•  Oversee the academic progress of student-athletes in conjunction with the Academic Advisor.

• Counsel student-athletes as needed in academic, disciplinary, and personal matters.

•     Maintain adherence to college sport regulations, policy, and accreditation procedures; follow UNF, ASUN, and NCAA rules and regulations in all aspects of running the program.

•     Oversee and direct recruitment of student-athletes on behalf of the athletic program.
•     Organize, plan, and conduct team practices and games.
•     Scout prospective athletes at various sporting events.
•     Represent UNF in professional, civic, charity, and alumni events.
•     Serve as the program’s contact for administrators regarding budget, rules compliance, and other duties customarily assigned to a Head Coach.
•     Adhere to all institution, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
•     Report all known NCAA violations in accordance with institutional, conference, and NCAA policies and guidelines.

Marginal Functions:

• May assist in other athletic programs as determined by the Athletic Director.
• Solicit outside income for the Beach Volleyball program
• Attend Osprey Club fundraising projects.
• Engage in public speaking at civic clubs and similar events to promote the overall athletic program.
• It is an expectation of the Athletic Director that coaches and administrative/support staff will support, to a reasonable extent, the activities of sports within the total program via attendance at scheduled events.

Supervision Exercised:

Supervision of assistant coaches, volunteer coaches, managers, and other personnel employed to help manage the program.

Supervision Received:

Reports directly to the Assistant Athletic Director for Business Operations; is responsible for the coordination and/or direction of the Baseball program. The incumbent establishes procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives in a broad area of work; contact between the employee and supervisor is limited in terms of frequency and matters covered.

Level of Public Contact:

Actively participates in the promotion of the Beach Volleyball program through fund-raising activities, speeches, clinics, etc. Will be the athletic department's liaison between the Beach Volleyball program and the news media.

Monetary Responsibility:

Prepares and administers the Beach Volleyball budget relative to recruitment, equipment, travel, scholarships, etc.

Policy-making and/or Interpretation:

Responsible for establishing team guidelines and policies and adherence to NCAA, Conference and University policy and procedures. Ability to adhere to and interpret the rules and regulations of the NCAA, State University System, and the University.

Program Direction and Development:

Responsible for planning, directing, developing and implementing the Beach Volleyball program.

Statement of Responsibility for Confidential Data:

Gathers and analyzes data from student records which must be submitted to the NCAA, SUS, The Conference, or University officials protecting the anonymity of the student-athlete where possible. Monitors academic progress of individual student-athletes who have given written permission for such action.

 

Required Qualifications

Master's and 2+ years of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.

Departmental Requirements :

Must have demonstrated ability to lead and direct a sports program; working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations; good oral and written communication skills; and strong organizational skills. Coaching experience at the Division I level is preferred along with collegiate playing experience.

For additional information about this position, please contact Tara Sunquist, Assistant AD, at tara.sunquist@unf.edu.

 

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

 

This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). This position has been designated as a CSA because it involves significant responsibility for student and campus activities and/or responsibility for campus security. As such, any person in this position must report to the University Police Department a crime or an incident that might be a crime that he/she becomes aware of. This position has a reporting requirement because the University believes that responsibility for students, campus activities and/or campus security will make the holder of this position someone members of the University community will see as an authority figure and someone to whom they can seek help. A CSA is not expected to investigate or determine whether a criminal incident actually took place. A CSA ’ s responsibility is a duty to report. All positions designated as CSAs are required to complete an online or in - person training session. For more information concerning training or CSA designations, please contact the Clery Act Compliance Manager at (904) 620-1423 or clery@unf.edu.

 

The holder of this position is responsible for any NCAA and Atlantic Sun Conference bylaws and guidelines that a member of the UNF Athletic Compliance Department provides in addition to all UNF regulations. The individual must also assure that NCAA, Conference and UNF regulations are followed to the best of their knowledge and any violations thereof are reported to UNF Athletic Compliance.

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

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