Head Women's Volleyball Coach

Job Title

Head Women's Volleyball Coach

Agency

Tarleton State University

Job Title

Head Women's Volleyball Coach

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Division of Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Tarleton State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics seeks an experienced and dedicated individual to serve as the Head Coach of its women’s volleyball program.

The Head Coach of Women's Volleyball manages program operations, and promotes the program within the University, as well as the local community.  Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).; Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate which includes evenings, nights, weekends and some holidays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership: Oversee all aspects of the women’s volleyball program, including daily operations, scheduling, budget management, and fundraising.

• Coaching and Instruction: Provide effective coaching and instruction to student-athletes in all specific technical skill areas. Mentor student-athletes in their athletic and personal development, emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, and discipline.

• Recruitment: Attend events to evaluate prospective student-athlete talent. Maintain communication with prospects through various channels, including email, phone, and in-person meetings. Recruit student-athletes who meet the academic and athletic standards of Tarleton State University.

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all NCAA and conference rules and regulations, including but not limited to recruiting, eligibility, and program operations. Complete all necessary compliance and institutional documentation.

• Academic Support: Collaborate with academic support staff to monitor student-athletes' academic progress and ensure adherence to academic standards. Prioritize the academic success and well-being of student-athletes.

• Personnel Management: Directly supervise assistant coaches and oversee all staff disciplinary actions. Take responsibility for other personnel management duties as necessary to maintain an effective coaching staff.

• Promotion and Public Relations: Promote the volleyball program to the public, media, donors, and the University community. Increase visibility and support for the program through strategic marketing and outreach efforts.

• Other Duties: Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned by athletic administration, including the Vice President and Director of Athletics and Sport Supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

• Education - Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university

• Experience - Five (5) years of collegiate coaching experience; preferably as a head coach

• Thorough understanding of NCAA rules and regulations

• Demonstrated success in coaching and development of volleyball athletes

• Strong recruiting abilities and experience evaluating athletic talent

• Proficiency in budget management

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to establish good rapport and working relationships with student-athletes, coaching staff, administration, university personnel, and the general public

• Computer literacy, including proficiency with relevant software and tools

Salary

Commensurate with experience and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

• Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

• Doctoral Educational Assistance – Full-time budgeted employees at all A&M System Universities, Agencies, and System Offices are qualified for reimbursement of tuition and mandatory fees. Eligibility: This program is applicable to the pursuit of a first doctorate degree only to full-time, budgeted employees who have been in a position no less than 2 long semesters. Click the link for additional details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.