Head Women’s Volleyball Coach

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Responsibilities:

• Organize and plan for overall success of UWA women’s volleyball program within the Gulf South Conference and NCAA South Region.
• Monitor the academic performance of volleyball student-athletes.
• Develop player skills and provide coaching for student-athletes for specific positions.
• Plan and manage practice sessions and games.
• Scout and recruit women’s volleyball student-athletes, coordinating campus visits and the signing of student-athletes.
• Analyze games and develop strategies to improve team performance.
• Coordinate the team travel arrangements and logistics.
• Manage budget operations for the program and fundraise as necessary.
• Initiate, coordinate, and participate in fundraising and community engagement activities.
• Organize camps and alumni events to engage the university community.
• Hire, train, and manage assistant and graduate assistant coaches.

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Description

Responsibilities:

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• Organize and plan for overall success of UWA women’s volleyball program within the Gulf South Conference and NCAA South Region.
• Monitor the academic performance of volleyball student-athletes.
• Develop player skills and provide coaching for student-athletes for specific positions.
• Plan and manage practice sessions and games.
• Scout and recruit women’s volleyball student-athletes, coordinating campus visits and the signing of student-athletes.
• Analyze games and develop strategies to improve team performance.
• Coordinate the team travel arrangements and logistics.
• Manage budget operations for the program and fundraise as necessary.
• Initiate, coordinate, and participate in fundraising and community engagement activities.
• Organize camps and alumni events to engage the university community.
• Hire, train, and manage assistant and graduate assistant coaches.
• Assist with Financial Aid and eligibility matters for student-athletes.
• Assist with other administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Two years’ experience coaching women’s volleyball.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability and desire to motivate student-athletes to succeed academically.
• Ability to work effectively with administration, faculty, coaching staff, students, and alumni.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends.

Desired:

• College coaching and recruiting experience, preferably in the Southeastern U.S.
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations.
• Master’s Degree.

Prior to hiring, the final candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including information obtained from social media and other internet sources.

Application Instructions

To Apply: When you select Apply Now, you will be prompted to provide the following:

• Cover Letter.
• A current resume.
• Transcripts of all college work. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for application. Official transcripts must be submitted immediately upon employment.
• Email and phone number of three professional references; reference letters may be requested later.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of West Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, hearing status, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability (including perceived disability), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process on campus, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other human rights agencies.

AA/EO Employer.

Minority applications encouraged.

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