Head Coach-Volleyball

EXPIRED

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coaching Leadership

   1. Manage, support, and direct all aspects of the volleyball program
   2. Comply with the mission and vision of Wheaton College; adhere to all College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin and NCAA rules and regulations
   3. Recruit, select, and retain a minimum of 14-16 team members that reflect the profile of Wheaton College students
   4. Establish and monitor team standards
   5. Schedule all contests with input from supervisor as needed
   6. Conduct appropriate training and practices to prepare teams for intercollegiate competition
   7. Select and supervise assistant coaching staff that represent the convictions of Wheaton College

2. Spiritual Leadership

   1. Encourage and develop personal relationships with student-athletes

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coaching Leadership

   1. Manage, support, and direct all aspects of the volleyball program
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   2. Comply with the mission and vision of Wheaton College; adhere to all College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin and NCAA rules and regulations
   3. Recruit, select, and retain a minimum of 14-16 team members that reflect the profile of Wheaton College students
   4. Establish and monitor team standards
   5. Schedule all contests with input from supervisor as needed
   6. Conduct appropriate training and practices to prepare teams for intercollegiate competition
   7. Select and supervise assistant coaching staff that represent the convictions of Wheaton College

2. Spiritual Leadership

   1. Encourage and develop personal relationships with student-athletes
   2. Serve as a consistent role model and resource for student-athletes
   3. Cultivate a team culture that engages in prayer, worship, and scripture reading
   4. Encourage a holistic environment for the well-being of student-athletes

3. Provide leadership and Christian discipleship to current student-athletes

4. Administrative Leadership

   1. Ensure all administrative duties related to team management are completed in a timely manner
   2. Assist with securing game-day personnel
   3. Manage and operate within the annual volleyball budget and participate in the annual budget planning process
   4. Schedule and oversee team transportation to and from away contests
   5. Attend departmental staff meetings with participation in committee work as needed
   6. Cultivate relationships with volleyball alumni through E-newsletters and alumni volleyball games
   7. Cultivate a relationship with the volleyball team Faculty Partner
   8. Assist with other assigned administrative duties in the department during the off-season

This job description is intended to represent key areas of responsibilities; specific assignments may vary from time to time depending on the operational needs of the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required/ Master’s degree preferred
• 3-5 years coaching experience
• Ability to recruit quality student-athletes at the college level
• Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire student-athletes on and off the volleyball court
• Excellent communication skills
• A commitment to the values of NCAA Division III athletics and Christ-centered education
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Competency in MS Office computer programs.

Physical Requirements

The person in this position must be able to drive/transport athletes; set up and take down volleyball equipment; and the ability to lift, move, and carry up to 25 lbs.

FLSA Status ‐ Exempt

As a Christ‐centered community, Wheaton College faculty and staff must affirm the College’s Statement of Faith as expressing their own theological convictions and agree to live by the moral standards in Wheaton’s Community Covenant, modeling these commitments for the Christian formation of our students. Wheaton College faculty and staff also support the Christ‐Centered Diversity Commitment which highlights our desire to treat all individuals as equal image‐bearers of Jesus Christ through diversity, inclusion, justice, and unity.

Updated December 2023