Head of Ancillary Services jobs in Waterloo, IA

Job Title: Head Coach, Volleyball

Location: Fayette, IA

Required Documentation: Submit your resume and cover letter at the end of the application to be considered.

Position Summary

The Head Volleyball Coach at Upper Iowa University reports directly to the Director of Athletics and is responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating all aspects and facets of a successful volleyball program on the NCAA Division II level. Duties include, but are not limited to: recruitment of highly skilled and academically qualified student-athletes, monitoring academic progress and eligibility, and effectively analyzing and teaching the fundamentals skills and strategies of the sport. Plan, organize, conduct, and evaluate practice sessions along with developing, implementing, and evaluating game plans and strategies. Serve as a leader, mentor, and role model to the student-athletes of the program. Prepare competitive team schedule, and participate in public relations/media activities, and fundraising initiatives. Oversee team travel coordination and other administrative processes and procedures. Prepare, monitor, and manage team budget. Select, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches. Ensure compliance with all Department, University, NCAA, and GLVC policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Direct and supervise the overall planning and execution of the intercollegiate volleyball program.
• Promote the philosophy and objectives of the volleyball program, the intercollegiate athletic department, and the University.
• Serve as a leader, mentor, and role model to the student-athletes of the volleyball program.
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit highly skilled and academically qualified student-athletes.
• Monitor academic progress and eligibility status of team members and implement action plans and counseling as necessary.
• Effectively analyze and teach the fundamental skills and strategies of volleyball.
• Plan, organize, conduct, and evaluate practice sessions.
• Oversee, direct, and manage the full-time assistant volleyball coach
• Develop, implement, and evaluate game plans, strategies, and in-game adjustments.
• Oversee the strength and conditioning program for student-athletes of the volleyball program.
• Prepare in coordination with the Vice President for Athletics the team competitive game schedule.
• Counsel and mentor team members in disciplinary, conduct, and personal matters.
• Participate in public relations activities including media interviews, press conferences, and public appearances.
• Assist with fundraising initiatives for the volleyball program and Department of Athletics, in consultation with the Office of Advancement and Department of Athletics.
• Oversee the coordination of team travel arrangements and logistics.
• Responsible for individuals and staff in adhering to the policies, procedures, and regulations of the University, Department of Athletics, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC).
• Coordinate and work with the Office of Admissions in the recruitment of potential student-athletes and campus visits.
• Oversee the management and purchase of team-related equipment and uniforms.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage team budget.
• Responsible for all administrative processes and procedures as it relates to the volleyball program.
• Select, direct, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to operate a computer and associated software.
• Attend monthly Head Coaches meetings and disseminate information to assistant coaches as necessary.
• Observe and evaluate the entire volleyball program and make recommendations to the Vice President for Athletics.
• Perform any and all duties as may be required or assigned by the Vice President for Athletics.

Benefits Package: Free & reduced UIU tuition packages for employees, dependents, and spouses, retirement, health, life, and other insurance are available.