Head Women's Volleyball Coach

The Head coach of Women's Volleyball will develop and administer all aspects of the Luther College women’s volleyball program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes.
• Directs and provides the planning, organizing and coaching of the women’s volleyball program.
• Establishes future meet/travel schedules with the Director of Athletics.
• Counsels team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters; consults with college administration and faculty.
• Responsible for the hiring of assistant coaches and student managers.
• Manages the operating budget for the women’s volleyball program.
• Plans for the successful recruitment of potential volleyball student-athletes.  
• Implements institutional and departmental plans to foster and support inclusion and belonging within the athletics program, in general, and the volleyball program, in particular.
• Studies, evaluates and implements innovations in volleyball strategy and equipment. 
• Works alongside the Associate AD, wrestling coaches, and basketball coaches to schedule practices and home events in the Gerdin Fieldhouse. .
• Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program to include adhering to all departmental policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the American Rivers Conference and NCAA Division III.
• Develops and implements retention strategies for current student-athletes within the athletic department and partner departments on campus.
• Develop and maintain very positive and professional customer service and relations within the department and with all constituencies to include students, faculty, and staff. Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude.
• Perform athletics department administrative duties alongside volleyball program responsibilities to be discussed upon the candidates strengths and abilities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assistant coaches and student managers (student-work positions)

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS: 

• Education: A Master’s Degree is preferred or a Bachelor’s Degree and training and work experience that equates to an advanced degree is required.
• Experience: Previous experience recruiting and coaching volleyball at the collegiate level is desired.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the college

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• May require explore to adverse environmental conditions such as noise, extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and other adversities as the incumbent performs duties and responsibilities in both indoor and outdoor settings as well as occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and/or the ability to lift, carry, push, or otherwise move objects with a limited amount of force.