Head Women's Volleyball Coach

Job Title

Head Women's Volleyball Coach

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Athletic Director

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are

Texas A&M Athletics department is committed to building champions through academic achievement, athletic excellence, and national recognition of student-athletes, teams, and programs. We are a proud member of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 Texas A&M student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports .

What we want

The coach is responsible for the overall Women's Volleyball program; determines scholarship value and recruits student-athletes; provides instruction, demonstration, evaluation and teaching of sport to assure individual athletes and team reaches maximum potential. Monitor the academic progress of student athletes. The position will supervise the Assistant Women’s VB Coach, the Athletics Assistant, the Assistant Women’s VB Coach, and the Team Administrator. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability as stated above. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate with selected hire's experience.

Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Work Schedule:  ​Working nights, weekends, and holidays as required to complete assigned tasks.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three years of volleyball coaching/teaching/playing experience. Previous Division I college coaching experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Masters Degree
• 3-5 years of previous Division I college coaching experience

Responsibilities

• COACHING - Provide instruction, demonstration and teaching of sport s dynamics to student-athletes to ensure the maximum potential of individuals and the team as a whole. Schedules and conducts regular practice sessions within compliance periods. Coaches team during scheduled events. Determines and implements strategy to obtain maximum level of team and individual performance.

• RECRUITING - Scouts and recruits prospective student-athletes from high schools and community colleges. Coordinates all phases of recruiting activities. Works with Scholastic Supervisors and Coordinator for Student-Athlete Services to determine each student s academic qualifications and suitability for admission, assists in making application, and recommends grants-in-aid. Supervises all contact with prospective student-athletes to avoid violations of NCAA or other recruiting rules and regulations.

• ADMINISTRATION - Assists in preparation of budget and administration of program. Works within budget guidelines. Determines amount/percentage of Athletic Scholarships and the awarding of said scholarship. Determines competitive event schedule, coordinating with teams both inside and out of the Conference. Recommends participation in post-season games, when invitations are received. Oversees the purchase of uniforms and equipment.

• ACADEMICS - Works closely with Scholastic Supervisor to monitor the scholastic progress of each student-athlete. Encourages each athlete to pursue a career goal and to graduate within a five-year period. Ensures that athletes meet requirements established for athletic eligibility. Assists in enforcement of mandatory study programs for freshman and upper classmen having academic difficulties; enforces Athletic Department requirements for class attendance, make-up course work, etc.

• PUBLIC REALTIONS - Participates in media-related activities including newspaper, television, radio interviews and new conferences. Accepts speaking engagements and makes public appearances at schools, Aggie Clubs, banquets and civic organizations.

• STUDENT ATHLETE WELFARE & COUNSELING - Consults with Athletic Trainers and Team Physicians regarding overall health of student athlete. Consults with Strength & Conditioning Coach to determine team and individual conditioning program. Provides individual counseling to student-athletes as need on personal problems, team performance, class schedules and the transition to college life. Counsels each student athlete to set individual goals for improvement of performance.

• COMPLIANCE - Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, Conference and University rules and regulations. Establishes and ensures communication and enforcement of rules and regulations concerning student-athlete: conduct, appearance, road games, punctuality and other areas as deemed appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.