Head Women’s Volleyball Coach

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Reporting to the Associate VP and Director of Athletics at Converse University, the Head Women's Volleyball Coach will through a courteous, helpful, unbiased and professional manner implement and manage all phases of a competitive sports program in accordance with NCAA, Conference and Converse University regulations through a courteous, helpful, unbiased and professional manner.

The Head Women's Volleyball Coach provides overall management, guidance, and strategy development for the Women's Volleyball program. They will be responsible Implement and manage all phases of a competitive Division II program in accordance with NCAA, Conference and Converse University regulations.

• Ensure program recruitment and retention goals are attained.
• Administer and direct all aspects of the program.
• Submit and maintain annual budgets.
• Provide leadership and direction to the athletic team as well as to the individual needs of the team members.
• Academic monitoring of student-athletes.
• Work toward team unity as well as the general unity of the University.
• Initiate and follow a team program and schedule that is consistent, reasonable, and effective for the student-athlete and the team.
• Provide regular support and direction to student-athletes.
• Make retention of student-athletes a goal and priority.
• Assist in managing social media accounts.
• Promote, as well as monitor, the physical, emotional and social welfare of student-athletes.
• Plan and implement procedures for home and away contests (food, travel, cash requests).

• Recruit quality student-athletes by means of personal contact and correspondence, evaluating ability in person or by video, and on-campus visits.
• Recruit student-athletes to maintain expected squad size.
• Work closely with the Director of Compliance, Admissions Office, and Financial Aid in recruiting process.

• Develop an annual line-item budget and closely monitor the allocation and expenditures of funds to maintain a balanced budget.
• Plan and carry out in-season conditioning and practices, evaluate team and individual performance.
• Prepare and carry out off-season conditioning, practice and other related activities
• Establish team and individual goals.
• Prepare event plans from personal scouting reports.
• Conduct maintenance of physical equipment and resources.
• Maintain inventory of uniforms, supplies, equipment, etc.
• Maintain a complete inventory of all equipment and uniforms pertaining to the sport.
• Reports on needs and maintenance of facilities and equipment to the athletics administration.
• Recruit and hire additional Assistant/GA Coaches.

• Ensure compliance with Title IX and other University policies & procedures.
• Work with Director of Athletics on scheduling.
• Works with Director of Athletic Communications regarding publicity.
• Works with the Athletic Trainers.
• Responsible for working with supervisor and other team members to achieve successful results on all established individual and departmental goals and key performance indicators.
• Understand the University's policies and procedures and exercise judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is handled in a confidential and ethical manner.
• Manage your staff consistent with University personnel policies. Encourage collaboration among the staff, provide regular evaluation and feedback, and facilitate developmental opportunities.
• Ensure that all financial requests are handled according to department and University policy.
• All guarantees must be approved by the Director of Athletics.
• Participate on campus, conference, and NCAA committees, if applicable.

• Create and cultivate professional relationships with the community to build both recruiting and sponsorship opportunities.
• Build and foster relationships with local, regional, and national high schools.
• Schedule and participate in community service with staff and student-athletes.
• Develop and implement team fundraisers.
• Participate in department fundraisers.
• Develop and implement an annual summer camp(s)/clinic(s).
• Represent Converse University…