Head Coach, Mens & Womens Beach Volleyball
Summary:
The Head Coach, Men's & Women's Beach Volleyball is responsible for overseeing all aspects of coaching highly competitive AVCA Men's & NCAA Women's Beach Volleyball programs. This includes recruiting student athletes, monitoring student-athlete academic performance, coordinating practices, pre- and post-game meetings, team strength and conditioning activities, team travel and meal arrangements, monitoring team budgets and promoting events and activities within athletics and the institution.
Department: Athletics: Women's Beach Volleyball
Education/Experience:
Bachelors degree plus Collegiate level competition and/or coaching experience with a commitment to Division III philosophy and experience with NCAA or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver license with good driving record: must be insurable.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability:
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Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
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Ability to maintain composure, effectiveness, and focus when facing difficult challenges; demonstrating sound judgment and discretion in a potentially stressful environment.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and is highly adaptable to rapidly changing priorities.
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Must be a self-starter with unquestionable integrity and a strong sense of professional ethics.
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Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions on sensitive, confidential issues and the ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
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Knowledge of the University structure, policies and procedures or ability to acquire knowledge in a short period of time.
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Ability to manage a budget and to be fiscally responsible for the team budget; analyze situations and develop solutions; provide leadership and direction.
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Ability to objectively evaluate physical skills in the areas of physical potential and mental capability for intercollegiate athletics.
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Working knowledge of AVCA Mens & NCAA DIII Womens Beach Volleyball rules and regulations; the ability to teach critical skills, competitive skills, tactical strategies, and training techniques.
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Adheres to departmental policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of the University, the AVCA, and the NCAA.
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Ability to effectively communicate both within and outside the University including, but not limited to, student-athletes, parents, recruits, coaches, athletic training staff, and athletic department staff.
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Ability to provide effective leadership to student athletes to encourage both successful academic development and competitive performance.
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Travel is a requirement of this position.
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Ability to work a flexible schedule.
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Evening and weekend hours are a requirement of this position.
Physical Requirements:
Medium Work: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Position involves both inside sedentary and work on different playing surfaces while coaching and training student-athletes. Evening and weekend hours in all types of weather, with travel between campuses necessary. Lifting required (i.e., set-up of scorers table, etc.), some manual labor is expected. Because of the location of athletic facilities on each campus, organizing and some transportation between campuses is expected.
Essential Functions:
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Manage all aspects of competitive AVCA Mens & NCAA Womens Beach Volleyball programs.
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Oversee and supervise assistant coaches and volunteer assistant coaches.
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Provide leadership for the team; establish coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes skills and teamwork; analyze team performance and adjust strategies as needed.
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Implement and maintain a quality recruiting program that serves the coaching staff of Stevenson University on both campuses.
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Coach the Mens & Womens Beach Volleyball teams to include: recruitment and supervision of paid and volunteer assistants; scheduling, counseling, equipment inventory, office work, budget preparation, working with sports information staff, public relations staff, student services personnel, and athletics staff to ensure quality programs.
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Travel with the Mens & Womens Beach Volleyball teams and work nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.
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Develop team policies and procedures for student-athletes and assistant coaches.
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Develop strategies to foster athletic and academic progress of student-athletes.
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Work within the Arms and Teamworks Hub software to track recruits, compliance, team and recruit communications.
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Perform marketing or public relations duties to promote the program.
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Work with the Equipment Manager to help maintain and care for uniforms and equipment.
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Work with Institutional Advancement to aid in team fundraising initiatives and to promote the Campaign for Mustang Athletics on an annual basis.
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Promote and participate in community service activities to build the connection between our teams and the community.
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Work Game Day Admin Coverage as needed.
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Serve on committees as assigned.
Reports To: Senior Associate Athletics Director, Internal Operations & Recreation
Work Location: Owings Mills
Position Category: Staff
Position Type: Full-Time
Months/Year: 12
Hrs/Week: 40
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Salary Range: $55,000 to $57,000 per year
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: No
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: stevenson.peopleadmin.com
EOE/AA Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability
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