Head Volleyball Coach
External posting
Full-Time, Exempt , Administrative/Professional

JOB SUMMARY: Saginaw Valley State University, a D2 member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, invites applications for the position of Head Volleyball Coach to develop, promote and supervise all facets of the program; develop and execute strategies for the recruitment of student-athletes for highly visible regionally and nationally competitive team; organize and direct all aspects of the Volleyball program, organizing practice sessions to enhance the team’s performance; supervise staff involved in the program and oversee budget.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to all applicable NCAA and conference compliance rules and regulations.
• Ensure that all relevant institutional, conference and NCAA rules and regulations are followed. Including, but not limited to: student-athlete eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, scheduling and academic progress.
• Ensure compliance with all institutional, conference and NCAA rules and regulations by student-athletes and sport-related staff.
• Promote academic excellence and graduation. Monitor academic progress, including study table and class attendance in coordination with athletic academic advisor.
• Prepare, lead and execute practice and game plans for both championship and non-championship seasons.
• Develop and execute a strategy for building a regionally and nationally competitive team.
• Prepare, manage and maximize program operating budget with established fund-raising goals and sound financial practices.
• Maintain or develop fundraising strategies through camps and/or clinics and/or lessons to support the Volleyball program operations.
• Coordinate annual giving, special event, naming opportunities and/or specific campaigns for the Volleyball program with the director for athletic development.
• Direct and manage the Volleyball program recruiting efforts of high-profile D2 prospective student-athletes through phone calls, electronic correspondence, scouting, attending games, on campus and home visits, in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations.
• Manage and maximize athletic assistant grant budget.
• Oversee plan for the season, including competitive schedules and practices, travel arrangements, practice schedule, facility use, equipment and apparel.
• Serve as an ambassador for the Volleyball program and University’s Athletic program through committee service, public speaking opportunities in the local community, state and region, and communicate with media, alumni, parents and friends of the University.
• Cultivate and maintain meaningful relationship with student-athlete Volleyball alums.
• Participate in athletics department initiated fund-raising, community service and engagement programs, as assigned and/or coordinated by the Department of Athletics.
• Participate in institutional professional development and training. Keep current with sport related literature; serve on committees and attend clinics, conventions and other meetings.
• Abides by NCAA Bylaws 10.1 and 11.1 regarding ethical conduct and the responsibility to positively contribute to a campus culture of NCAA rules compliance.
• Perform related and other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Director of Athletics
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Responsible for the supervision of assistant coach staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Four years of relevant sport coaching experience at the collegiate level or higher.
• Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Exceptional leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a diverse community.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
• Willingness to travel nights and weekends.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.

PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant sport head coach experience at the collegiate level.
• Strong desire and ability to successfully recruit.
• Strong follow-through skills, as well as, the ability to plan, organize, and control projects through to completion.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Some weeknights and weekends, including intermittent travel, will be required.
Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Posted through: Open Until Filled
Applicants must apply online: jobs.svsu.edu
About SVSU:
Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For eight consecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” (2016-2023).
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2023). SVSU fields 19 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students.