Volleyball Coach - College of Integrated Studies - 21408

ATTENTION:

 

The College of Integrated Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Rock County campus seeks a Volleyball Coach (Coach, CC001).

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ATTENTION:

 

The College of Integrated Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Rock County campus seeks a Volleyball Coach (Coach, CC001).

JOB DETAILS:

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The Head Coach oversees an intercollegiate athletic team and provides leadership in the development and evaluation of the team and individual student-athletes. They have primary responsibility for recruiting and instructing eligible players in fundamental skills and strategies, organizing, implementing, coordinating, and supervising all aspects of the team sport, and attending and running practices and games. The coach will develop, recruit and administer a competitive women's volleyball program consistent with the student-athlete philosophy of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
 

This is a part-time position with varying time commitment.
 

Salary: $7,500 annually
 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 years of previous volleyball coaching experience at the high school or college level
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills, organizational ability and effective teaching/coaching skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher
• First Aid Certification Preferred.
• CPR/AED Certification by the American Heart Association or the Red Cross
• Proven ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population
• Possession of, or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license
• Familiar with NJCAA rules and regulations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Recruits student-athletes for participation in intercollegiate athletics. 
• Cooperates with academic advisers to support the academic progress of the student-athlete.  Ensures that athletes reach their academic goals by monitoring class attendance and ensuring that they receive academic support as necessary.
• Prepares the student-athletes for competition through planning and conducting well-organized practices and contests.
• Plans and directs the training of student-athletes, and assesses individuals' abilities and skill levels to determine appropriate team positions. Conducts in-season and off-season team practice and conditioning programs including skills training and weight and conditioning training.
• Works closely with the Dean of the College of Integrated Studies, and other school administrators, faculty, and staff to assure student-athletes are academically eligible for a given sport.
• Assists in assuring compliance with National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) rules and regulations for the specific sport. Closely monitors academic, conduct and physical requirements for each student-athlete. In collaboration with the campus Athletic Director, completes and maintains records and statistics for accurate, mandatory reporting to the NJCAA and regional regulatory agencies.
• In collaboration with the campus-level Athletic Director, prepares and manages the budget for a specific sport.
• Enforces the college's academic, student and athletic code of conduct. Supervises the student-athletes during practice, contests, and travel. May drive college vehicles or college leased vehicles to and from scheduled contests.
• Coordinates the care and reporting of incidents and injuries to the appropriate College and District personnel.
• Participates in the scheduling of competitions
• Performs related duties as assigned.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

 

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION.

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university's 11,000 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs - online and in person - from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW has approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university's arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities - a priority mission since the 1970s.

UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin's Park Place.

Belonging and mattering are central to the university's culture, and UW-Whitewater strives to maintain an environment where individual and collective efforts are valued and celebrated. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

 

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

 

Well-qualified candidates can expect an annual salary of $7,500.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

SPECIAL NOTES:

 

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

 

Applications received by Friday November 29th, 2024 , are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu 

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Toni Forrester

(608) 898-5041

forrestt@UWW.edu 

TO APPLY:

 

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Name and contact information for three professional references

This Job ID is 21408.

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