Summary/Objective

All positions in the Department of Athletics are responsible to help student-athletes fulfill the stated missions of Southwest Baptist University and the Department of Athletics.

Essential Job Duties

• Recruits student-athletes
• Provides sport-specific instruction during practices
• Coaches student-athletes during scheduled games and / or contests
• Serves as primary contact for scheduling games
• Ensures a balanced budget
• Monitors academic progress of student-athletes
• Work to achieve and maintain roster goals set for by Director of Athletics
• Makes travel arrangements for program
• Help serve with game administration at assigned competitions
• Complies with all rules and regulations of the NCAA, GLVC, and SBU
• Assists in activities hosted by SBU to facilitate recruitment
• Works in cooperation with department members to strengthen all sports programs
• Regular attendance and punctuality 

• Sets an example of a Christian lifestyle for students, staff and faculty
• Commitment and adherence to Southwest Baptist University’s Principles and Expectations
• Performs duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Supervisory Responsibility

The Head Men’s Volleyball Coach supervises the GAs and student-workers assigned to the program.

Position Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Knowledge of NCAA rules

Preferred

• Master’s Degree
• Coaching experience

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in typical office and athletics environment.
• Must be available for frequent travel during season and recruiting times. Night and weekend work required.
• Must be able to work during crowd noise and loud game environments
• Must be able to work outdoors
• Must be able to travel long distances by plane, train, or automobile.
• Must be able to interact and instruct team members in drills, play formation, and game preparation.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.

Physical Abilities

• Must be able to operate and / or maneuver equipment used for the daily training of student-athletes in the sport of soccer.
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment such as a personal computer, photocopies, printer, etc.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and hold a valid Missouri Driver’s License.
• Must be able to climb stairs, work in varying temperatures and sit and stand for long periods of time.