Head Coach Volleyball

Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number

F-0929

Position Title

Head Coach Volleyball

College/Unit

Athletics

Home Department

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Position Information

Posting Number

F-0929

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Position Title

Head Coach Volleyball

College/Unit

Athletics

Home Department

Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Employee Group

Athletic Coach (Faculty)

Employment Status

Full-Time

Position Type

12 month

Position Classification

Athletic Coach

Position Begin Date

Position End Date

Position Summary

This position will oversee all aspects of a Division I program, including the management of two full-time assistant coaches. The Volleyball Head Coach is responsible for working within a prescribed budget, identifying and recruiting athletically and academically talented student-athletes, meeting fundraising expectations, community service engagement, and maintaining compliance with

NCAA

,

MAC

and

CMU

rules & regulations

Responsible for directing the planning, organizing scheduling and coaching of the volleyball program.

Provide leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes.

Collaborates with sport administrator and/or Director of Athletics to develop annual goals for program. Communicates program’s needs and concerns responsibly and in timely manner.

Direct and coordinate the activities of the volleyball staff to include the planning, organizing and coaching of the team; ensure compliance with University, Conference, and

NCAA

policies.

Counsel team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters; consult University administration and faculty for resolution of problems as required.

Responsible for administration of all phases of the program, including monitoring team budget, travel, completing expense reports, and conducting sports camps and/or clinics.

Direct various personnel function including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers and vacation schedules.

Study, evaluate and implement innovations in volleyball strategy and equipment.

Participates in marketing and fundraising initiatives. Engages in special events to generate interest within the College community, alumni, and region.

Performs other duties as assigned by sport supervisor and/or Director of Athletics.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Coaching and recruiting experience at the collegiate level

Budget management experience

Demonstrated leadership skills

Ability to motivate student-athletes to be successful academically and athletically

Knowledge of and commitment to following

NCAA

rules and regulations

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree

Division I coaching and recruiting experience

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

This search is being managed by College Sports Solutions. To apply, submit electronically a cover letter, resume, and at least 3 references to:

Jeff Schemmel, President

College Sports Solutions

800 Battery Ave SE, Suite 100

Atlanta, GA 30339

jschemmel@collegesportssolut...

This vacancy will be open until filled or closed. Review of applications will begin immediately.

About the Department

Central Michigan University Athletics is an

FBS

member of the Mid-American Conference. For more information visit our website at www.cmuchippewas.com .

Posting Begins

12/06/2024

Posting Ends

Open Until Filled

Yes

Type of Recruitment

External

About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU

leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative

GPA

of 3.17.

CMU

is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

CMU

employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

EEO Statement

CMU

, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community.

CMU

does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE ).

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CMU

does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.

CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:

Phone: 989-774-3253

Office: 103 E. Preston St.

Bovee University Center, suite 306

Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

Email: titleix@cmich.edu

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