Head Volleyball Coach

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Head Volleyball Coach

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Summary:

  Responsible to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics for the direction, coaching functions, and oversight of the university’s NCAA Division II volleyball program. Functions include coaching, recruiting, practice, game day preparation, forming game strategies, alumni communication, fundraising, assuring student-athlete well-being and academic success, and management and supervision of staff.  It is critical that the Head Coach establish a strong working relationship between the University and the community; ensure compliance with NCAA, RMAC, and university rules or regulations; develop student-athletes physically, mentally, and emotionally for Division II competition; organize and manage camps and clinics, oversee department budget, and perform other related duties as may be assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Teaching responsibilities may be included.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

 

• Adhere to CMU Athletics Policies and Procedures and perform all duties required of a head coach.

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

Head Volleyball Coach

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Summary:

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  Responsible to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics for the direction, coaching functions, and oversight of the university’s NCAA Division II volleyball program. Functions include coaching, recruiting, practice, game day preparation, forming game strategies, alumni communication, fundraising, assuring student-athlete well-being and academic success, and management and supervision of staff.  It is critical that the Head Coach establish a strong working relationship between the University and the community; ensure compliance with NCAA, RMAC, and university rules or regulations; develop student-athletes physically, mentally, and emotionally for Division II competition; organize and manage camps and clinics, oversee department budget, and perform other related duties as may be assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Teaching responsibilities may be included.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

 

• Adhere to CMU Athletics Policies and Procedures and perform all duties required of a head coach.

• Oversee women’s volleyball program. This includes supervision of assistant coaches, scouting, recruitment of student athletes, monitoring academic progress of athletes, scheduling games, ensuring compliance with NCAA and RMAC conference rules or regulations and eligibility of players.

• Supervise and participate in the recruitment of student athletes. This includes interviewing, screening, assessment/evaluation, and meeting with coaches, counselors, principals, teachers and parents to facilitate the process.

• Plan and manage team travel such as time schedules, transportation by bus/vans, lodging accommodations, meal and accommodations, insurance coverage and schedules for meets and practice. Ensure travel arrangements are within budget constraints and are safe for the players’ and coaches’ welfare.

• Supervise and manage the inventory of sports equipment. This involves the selection and purchase, reconditioning, checking standards and ensuring safety and accountability of physical assets.

• Oversee the budget for the program. Monitor and approve expenditures for areas of responsibility.

• Supervise and manage the facility to facilitate practice. Coordinate the facility arrangements, ensure safety of equipment and practice facilities, and secure facilities at end of practices.

• Plan, organize and participate in practice and games. This involves athlete conditioning, planning sets, oversight of practices, review current rules and regulations, and participate in media coverage of events.

• Conduct coach clinics/seminars for assistant coaches. Supervise and manage summer programs for youth.

• Assist the Athletic Director and/or the Alumni Director in fundraising activities at their request.  

• Work in liaison with community groups to encourage and foster their participation in the athletic activities or events.  Speak at promotional events such as sports banquets and community events.

• Serve on committees as deemed appropriate for district, conference or national level.

• Work in liaison with faculty, administrators, and staff to coordinate academic and athletic efforts and to share resources and ideas.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position reports to the Director of Athletics and must subscribe to the Colorado Mesa University Principles Governing Athletics. This position supervises Assistant Coaches.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• At least 5 years of experience coaching Volleyball at the collegiate level.

• Experience with budget management.

• Knowledge of NCAA Recruitment rules. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications Required:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

• Head Coach experience at the collegiate level.

• Experience supervising summer camp programs. 

• Experience with travel management.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

Language Skills

Ability to effectively present information, both orally and in writing, and to respond to questions from team members, groups of recruits, athletes, students, supporters and the press.  Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical instructions, manuals and periodicals.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to perform basic mathematical functions and calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions and percentages as related to fiscal management.

Reasoning Ability

Strategic and analytical reasoning skills are necessary. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The incumbent will be required to sit, walk, talk, hear, and see with both near and far acuity. Must be able to effectively demonstrate different skills relating to volleyball and be able to demonstrate proper weight training techniques. The head coach should be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis.

 

Work Environment

The tasks involved with this position will be performed in a variety of environments, including an office environment, a classroom environment, and indoor and outdoor facilities. The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to extremely noisy.

Salary: $85,000.00 - 90,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!

Department: Colorado Mesa University

Employment Type: Administrative

HOW TO APPLY

Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 1/19/2025.

How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor.  Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.

• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)

Direct Inquiries Contact: humanresources@coloradomesa.edu

ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY

 

A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college, CMU Tech, and via online offerings. 

 

Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels.

 

At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they will encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.

 

The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.

 

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

 

Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.

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