What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Volleyball Coach position at Inside Higher Ed?
Instructions To Applicants
PLEASE NOTE: All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information.
Job Title
Head Volleyball Coach
Location:
Alpine
Department
Athletic Volleyball
Job No.
999097
Posting Date
01/06/2026
Until Filled
Yes
Salary
$46,350
Required
SummaryFunction: Provide leadership, organization, and supervision for all aspects of the women’s volleyball program at Sul Ross State University to insure a competitive and successful program, following all NCAA Division II, Lone Star Conference (LSC), and university rules and regulations.Scope: Coordinate all responsibilities of running a competitive NCAA Division II volleyball program.
Duties
Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.
Other Information
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu
About SRSU
Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.
What you’ve heard is true – there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.
Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students.
From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.
For more information about how we’re strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu.
PLEASE NOTE: All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information.
Job Title
Head Volleyball Coach
Location:
Alpine
Department
Athletic Volleyball
Job No.
999097
Posting Date
01/06/2026
Until Filled
Yes
Salary
$46,350
Required
- Bachelors Degree in kinesiology or physical education, or applicable degree.
- Prior coaching experience can be substituted for required education. Proof of progress towards CSCS Certification may be considered as well.
- Masters Degree in kinesiology or physical education, or applicable degree.
- Collegiate Level Coaching Experience. Personnel Management & Supervision. Valid Drivers License.
SummaryFunction: Provide leadership, organization, and supervision for all aspects of the women’s volleyball program at Sul Ross State University to insure a competitive and successful program, following all NCAA Division II, Lone Star Conference (LSC), and university rules and regulations.Scope: Coordinate all responsibilities of running a competitive NCAA Division II volleyball program.
Duties
- Essential: Identify, attract and matriculate outstanding student-athletes who demonstrate the ability to be academically and athletically successful.
- Schedule practices for both in season and out of season.
- Schedule all competitive events and complete all travel arrangements.
- Monitor student-athletes academic performance. Responsible for monitoring the academic success of the student-athletes in the volleyball program.
- Monitor all workouts.
- Be knowledgeable of, and abide by, all university, NCAA Division II, and Lone Star Conference (LSC) policies.
- Correspond with prospects using a variety of communication channels; including written, in person contact, phone and visits.
- Support student-athlete academic and athletic excellence, leadership development, team development and community service.
- Maintain database of information regarding recruiting, including number of contacts, number applied, number visited, number accepted and number enrolled.
- Ability and willingness to fundraise.
- Prepare and manage the budget for volleyball Ability and willingness to fundraise.
- Order and maintain all equipment necessary Stay current with developments in the profession.
- Other Duties as assigned.
- Clear knowledge of the sport(s) of volleyball; ability to develop a competitive program.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, student-athletes and alumni Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong recruiting and coaching skills.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate with a wide variety of students, parents, alumni, faculty, departmental staff, administration and the community.
- Proficient with technological recruiting and coaching tools.
- Clear understanding of, and commitment to the NCAA Division II and Lone Star conference(LSC) Philosophy as well as rules and regulations.
Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.
Other Information
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu
About SRSU
Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.
What you’ve heard is true – there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.
Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students.
From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.
For more information about how we’re strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu.
Salary : $46,350