Head Coach, Beach Volleyball

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate’s education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position. Sponsorship is not available for any staff positions and unless otherwise indicated within the posting information, is not available for most faculty positions.

Description

North Alabama is an NCAA Division I member that successfully competes in the ASUN Conference. This position is responsible for all phases of the women’s beach volleyball program including recruiting quality student-athletes, monitoring the academic success of student-athletes, game preparation and strategy, supervising assistant coaches, scheduling, attending meetings with alumni, enhancing public relations, organizing camps and clinics, fundraising, budget, adhering to NCAA and ASUN rules and regulations, and other general administrative duties. Additional duties include maintaining responsibility for supporting the philosophy, goals, and mission of both the University and its intercollegiate athletics programs.

Essential Job Duties

Teaching/Coaching (51%)

• Instruct, teach, and coach student-athletes during practice and competitions;
• Instruct student-athletes on developed systems/concepts, as well as rules and fundamentals of the sport to develop and achieve personal and team goals;
• Develop sport-specific systems and strategies, with emphasis on tactical components;
• Provide individual skill instruction, supervision, and motivation to student-athletes;
• Assess performance and provide practical instructions to student-athletes;
• Maintain a close working relationship with athletic trainers and strength/conditioning staff in regard to athletic injury, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention;
• In coordination with strength and conditioning staff, conduct conditioning programs that include methods of improving power, speed, strength, and overall performance;

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate’s education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position. Sponsorship is not available for any staff positions and unless otherwise indicated within the posting information, is not available for most faculty positions.

Description

North Alabama is an NCAA Division I member that successfully competes in the ASUN Conference. This position is responsible for all phases of the women’s beach volleyball program including recruiting quality student-athletes, monitoring the academic success of student-athletes, game preparation and strategy, supervising assistant coaches, scheduling, attending meetings with alumni, enhancing public relations, organizing camps and clinics, fundraising, budget, adhering to NCAA and ASUN rules and regulations, and other general administrative duties. Additional duties include maintaining responsibility for supporting the philosophy, goals, and mission of both the University and its intercollegiate athletics programs.

Essential Job Duties

Teaching/Coaching (51%)

• Instruct, teach, and coach student-athletes during practice and competitions;
• Instruct student-athletes on developed systems/concepts, as well as rules and fundamentals of the sport to develop and achieve personal and team goals;
• Develop sport-specific systems and strategies, with emphasis on tactical components;
• Provide individual skill instruction, supervision, and motivation to student-athletes;
• Assess performance and provide practical instructions to student-athletes;
• Maintain a close working relationship with athletic trainers and strength/conditioning staff in regard to athletic injury, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention;
• In coordination with strength and conditioning staff, conduct conditioning programs that include methods of improving power, speed, strength, and overall performance;
• Conduct video analysis and instruction as a teaching and preparation tool for games and competitions;
• Plan practices and/or competition strategy;
• Responsible for game preparation and strategy;

Recruiting (30%)

• Recruit quality student-athletes;
• Ensure academic success of student-athletes;
• Maintain and use Teamworks (ARMs) software for recruiting as well as other required information and forms;
• Maintain and monitor information required for NCAA-eligibility of each student-athlete while working closely with athletics compliance;
• Retain current student-athletes as team members;
• Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes with a specific focus on student retention and graduation rates;
• Ensure the program meets the annual squad size number;
• Organize camps and clinics;

Administration (19%)

• Supervise assistant coach(es), graduate assistant(s), and other personnel;
• Schedule meets, practices, team meetings, etc.;
• Attend meetings with alumni and enhance public relations;
• Attend required department and college meetings;
• Fundraise for the athletics department and the individual sport
• Assist with completing and management of the program budget while staying within budget parameters and completing necessary business office pre-approval and expense documentation;
• Maintain adherence to NCAA and ASUN rules and regulations;
• Maintain effective working relationships within the athletic department and the university as a whole;
• Complete and maintain all forms and records as required by division/NCAA Compliance;
• Coordinate and manage all game travel;
• Support the philosophy, goals, and mission of both the University and its intercollegiate athletics programs;
• Work closely with divisional staff to manage the scheduling of practices and coordinate opponent scheduling;
• Maintain a high graduation rate and APR to NCAA regulations;
• Provide ongoing oversight of student-athletes conduct both on and off the court and assist with conflict resolution;
• Assist with the development of positive interpersonal relationships including campus integration with other students and faculty;
• Promote a positive program image;
• Promote positive media and community relations;
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Keep current knowledge about issues affecting the athletic program, including internal and external events, discussions and concerns;
• Participate in annual Title IX education training and IT safety training.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required;
• Master’s degree is preferred;
• Fundraising experience preferred;
• Experience working in a leadership role in a collaborative environment is preferred;
• Successful coaching experience at the collegiate level is preferred;
• Strong, working knowledge of the sport’s skills and training methods is required;
• Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in recruiting, fiscal management skills, organizational skills, and communication skills.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Current, valid driver’s license in good standing is required;
• CPR certification, renewed annually, is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of NCAA D1 rules and regulations (as applicable in beach volleyball);
• Knowledge of rules of a collegiate beach volleyball program, sport and competition strategies, technique and training methods;
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of coaching;
• Proven ability to maintain high graduation rates/APR;
• Ability to effectively recruit and coach student-athletes while maintaining concern for health and welfare, physical, and psychological preparation;
• Ability to foster and maintain positive, effective relationships with student-athletes, coaching staff, administrators, faculty, staff, parents, and the public;
• Organizational skills;
• Ability to interact effectively – both verbally and in written format – with a varied group of student-athletes, staff, faculty, administrators, parents, and the general public;
• Ability to demonstrate respect for and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds;
• Knowledge of and the ability to maintain compliance with NCAA, ASUN, and university rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and processes;
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations governing recruitment, eligibility, and related functions;
• Ability to operate a PC and standard software programs as related to employment and position-specific activities;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other divisional staff, coaches, and administrators.

ATHLETICS ADDENDUM:
As the Head Coach of Beach Volleyball for the University of North Alabama, you will be expected to comply with all NCAA and Conference rules and regulations and with the provisions of gender equity as specified by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. You are required to participate in an annual review of relevant Conference and NCAA rules and regulations governing your position responsibilities. You are expected to advise the Athletics Director if you are aware of any violation of NCAA/conference rules or regulations in the University's athletics program. Violation of NCAA/Conference rules or regulations shall subject you to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures and as required by Section 11.2 of the NCAA Manual. Further, you may be terminated or disciplined for any act or omission that may give rise to a finding that the institution has violated an NCAA rule or regulation. You shall also be subject to disciplinary action for violation of any University rules, policies, regulations, or the provisions of Title IX pursuant to the policies and procedures governing University staff employees.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must upload a resume/CV at the time of application as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed.

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