Athletics: Head Women’s Volleyball Coach

HEAD WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL COACH

(Full-Time)

APPLICATION PROCESS AND HIRING TIMELINE INFORMATION

To apply for this position, you should submit:

1. KWU Employment Application
   
   1. Cover letter,
      
   2. Resume/curriculum vitae,
      
   3. Three references,
      
   4. Desired salary (may be entered on application)
      
   5. Please email your application materials to hr@kwu.edu.
      

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HEAD WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL COACH

(Full-Time)

APPLICATION PROCESS AND HIRING TIMELINE INFORMATION

To apply for this position, you should submit:

1. KWU Employment Application
   
   1. Cover letter,
      
   2. Resume/curriculum vitae,
      
   3. Three references,
      
   4. Desired salary (may be entered on application)
      
   5. Please email your application materials to hr@kwu.edu.
      

The timeline for filling this position is:
• Applications will be taken until the position is filled.
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Interviews will begin when qualified applicants are identified and continue until a hiring decision
is made.

• The position starts as soon as possible.

KWU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity in employment. We will
check references of past employers and personal references. We will acknowledge receipt of your
application as soon as we receive it.

Location: Athletics Department

Overview: The volleyball program is expected to recruit student-athletes that can be successful
academically, socially and athletically at Kansas Wesleyan University, meeting a minimum roster
size of 45 active student-athletes and managers each year; instruct and prepare the student-
athletes for competition in the KCAC; schedule and coach intercollegiate matches and
tournaments, including an active junior varsity schedule; counsel the student-athletes on
academic, athletic and social issues; coordinate a team community service program; provide a
connection point for outreach to the campus, alumni and Salina community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching/Coaching (50%): Coach student-athletes during practice and competitions, use

video analysis for training, and plan team strategies.

• Recruiting (30%): Identify and recruit potential players, track recruitment activities, and

ensure compliance with university and NAIA policies.

• Administration (15%): Assist with student-athlete eligibility and academic monitoring,

conduct inventory of equipment, and support campus service initiatives.

• Other Duties (5%): Complete required reports, assist with other tasks assigned by the

Athletics Director.

Supervision: Reports to the Director of Athletics.

Work Schedule: Full-time, flexible schedule around practices, competitions, and recruiting. Some
travel required.

Performance Goals:

Recruiting – sufficient recruiting contacts and evaluations to ensure that the minimum

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roster size is achieved as of the 20th day of the fall semester.

Athletic Success – program regularly finishes in the top four of the KCAC regular season and

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competes for the conference title annually.

Engagement – that the program or the coach meets the above requirements for campus,

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community and alumni engagement.

Student-Athlete Welfare – positive program comments in the annual review by student-

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athletes

University Contribution – the coach, the staff and the student-athletes contribute positively

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to the university.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.

• Certifications: First Aid/CPR, NAIA Champions of Character course, and Bloodborne

Pathogen training within 60 days of hire.

• Experience: Minimum of one year coaching and recruiting experience; collegiate coaching

experience preferred.

• Skills: Strong teamwork, organization, and alignment with the university's mission.

Salary and Benefits: Salary based on experience, with full-time employee benefits.

Additional Information: A more detailed job description will be provided at the time of interview.

This is a full-time, exempt position with travel and physical demands involved in coaching soccer.

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