BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY (BSU) invites qualified applicants to join our team as the Assistant Volleyball Coach.
The BSU Intercollegiate Athletic Department sports programs are a member of Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC), Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) and Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA). BSU sponsors the following NSIC sports teams: football, men and women’s basketball, women’s soccer, volleyball, women’s cross country, women’s indoor and outdoor track and field, softball, baseball, men and women’s golf, and women’s tennis as a member of the NCAA Division II. The WCHA sponsors women’s ice hockey and the CCHA sponsors men’s ice hockey as members of the NCAA Division I. The Athletic department is fully committed to equity and to diversity in our faculty and students.
Responsibilities of the Assistant Volleyball Coach include:
- Knowledge of Coaching Strategies and Coaching Methods.
- Organization and Coordination of Practices/Game Plan.
- Player Development, athletically and academically.
- Recruitment of prospective student-athletes in compliance with NCAA rules.
- Organize travel plans, itineraries and meals for fall and spring team travel.
- Develop relationships with local coaches and club programs.
- Manage and organize equipment.
- Assist with planning and implementation of summer camps and clinics.
- Knowledge of NCAA Division II Rules and NSIC.
Minimum qualifications for this position include:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
- Knowledge of NCAA Division II and NSIC Rules.
- Volleyball coaching experience.
- Commitment to continuing education and professional development.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
Preferred qualifications include:
- A minimum of two (2) years of NCAA coaching (or playing) experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of NCAA Division II rules and regulations and the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).
- Demonstrated ability to recruit student-athletes.
- A demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your application and/or resume clearly demonstrate fulfillment of these minimum and preferred qualifications.
Other considerations:
- All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of an offer of employment.
- Official transcript(s) must be provided to Human Resources upon hire.
- Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) which can be found at https://www.ifo.org/.
- In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MinnState) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, faculty and staff driving on college/university business, who use a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to complete a vehicle Use Agreement form and conform to MinnState's vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.
- BSU is a tobacco free workplace (see policy).
To Apply:
A complete application will include the following attachments:
- Cover letter, which addresses the required qualifications and your specific interest in working at Bemidji State University.
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
Inquiries:
Hahni Johnson - Interim Head Volleyball Coach Bemidji State University
[email protected]
If you have general questions about this posting or submitting an application, contact Mary Miller at
[email protected].
Pay: $40,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
