Head Beach & Women's Volleyball Coach

As a member of the Athletic Department staff, this position reports directly to the Director of Athletics.

Work Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Essential duties: Critical features of this job are described below. They may be subject to change at any time, due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Recruiting and retention of student-athletes who are mission fit, academically solid, and athletically skilled.
• Adhere to, support, and follow the academic standards and requirements of the university regarding the recruiting and eligibility of prospective and current student-athletes.
• Assist beach and women’s volleyball student-athletes in obtaining spiritual growth and track academic progress. Provide appropriate advice and assistance to help ensure the success of each student-athlete’s spiritual development and completed stated program of study.
• Report any known or suspected violations of the NCAA and/or university rules by head coach, assistant coach(es), student-athletes, staff, etc. promptly to the Director of Athletics.
• Organize and supervise all practices, games, and other workout sessions for the beach and women’s volleyball team. Lead effectively in the instruction and coaching of student-athletes.
• Evidence of a thorough understanding of the rules and regulations governing intercollegiate volleyball competition and adhering to the rules and standards established by NCAA.
• Promote community service projects for the beach and women’s volleyball teams to complete per the mission of the NCAA, Regent Athletic Department and Regent University.
• Abide by and comply with the constitution, bylaws, and interpretations of the NCAA and university rules and regulations relating to the conduct and administration of the program.
• Supervise assistant coach(es) in all areas including, but not limited to compliance by such coaches with NCAA and University rules and regulations.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree preferred in Sports administration or related field, or significant higher education experience.
• Prerequisites for the Job:
• Two to three years of successful high school, college, or private volleyball coaching experience is required; three to five years of successful college-level coaching experience or equivalent is preferred.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively one-on-one, in small groups, and in public speaking contexts.
• Proven ability to communicate ideas and priorities effectively to promote teamwork and achieve desired results.
• Demonstrated strategic planning skills and an ability to assess the team’s competitive strengths and vulnerabilities.
• Demonstrated skill in making strategic recommendations to enhance the team’s performance.
• Ability to work a flexible and irregular schedule.
• Personal Characteristics: Strong relationship with Jesus Christ. Commitment to integrating Scripture in coaching and interactions with student-athletes. Demonstration of humility, integrity, maturity, organizational skills, creativity, flexibility, and patience.
  

Candidates Must Have

• Commitment to Regent’s core values of Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity
  
  

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Benefits

Regent offers a wide range of generous benefits including health, life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; tuition incentives; fully vested retirement plans; life and disability insurance options, time off, and more. All regular faculty and staff serving at Regent and working a minimum of 30 hours per week will receive an attractive benefits package.