Head Men's Volleyball Coach

ADP, Inc.; Olivet (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Olivet is seeking a Head Men’s Volleyball Coach to lead and develop the program in Olivet, MI. The role involves recruiting, coaching, and managing all aspects of the team to meet NCAA and conference standards.

The successful candidate will guide student-athletes academically and athletically, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with university policies while fostering community engagement and competitive excellence.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree and volleyball coaching experience at high school and/or college level.
• Must be able to be cleared to drive college vehicles.
• Commitment to academics and professionalism within the athletic program.

Responsibilities

• Directs the men’s volleyball program within university, MIAA, and NCAA standards.
• Educates and coaches student-athletes in volleyball.
• Recruits student-athletes according to enrollment goals and NCAA rules.
• Schedules competitions, travel, practices, and conditioning.
• Manages equipment, uniforms, and inventory; submits forms as required.
• Manages the team budget and fundraising activities.

Skills

Coaching volleyball

Recruiting

Program management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Head Men's Volleyball Coach

Olivet, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1851

Salary Range: $36,000.00 To $40,000.00 Annually

The University of Olivet is located in south central Michigan in the town of Olivet, MI, which is a close knit, rural community offering quiet streets and natural surroundings, yet is not more than 30 minutes from the larger cities of Lansing and Battle Creek. Both are small enough to be friendly and large enough to boast many of the big city amenities.

The University of Olivet was founded in 1844 on the principle that the future of humanity rests in the hands, hearts and minds of those who will take responsibility for themselves and others in an increasingly diverse society. Open since its founding to all regardless of race, gender or ability to pay, Olivet is one of the most diverse private liberal arts institutions in the state and actively seeks inclusion in its students and employees. The student body is composed of a strong mixture of first-generation, urban, rural and students from all socioeconomic backgrounds, with 50 percent qualifying annually for Federal Pell Grants. The University of Olivet faculty and staff are committed to providing personalized, individualized attention for students who seek academic and personal success. The University of Olivet competes in Division III of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the oldest athletic conference in the nation.

Position Summary

The successful candidate will possess the ability to recruit, develop, coach and manage a collegiate men’s volleyball program within the standards of The University of Olivet, the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree and adequate knowledge about the fundamentals and techniques of volleyball obtained through previously coaching at the high school and/or college level. Must be able to be cleared to drive college vehicles. Along with the educational and sport experience, serious consideration will be given to the candidate who’s characteristics coincide with the following principals: maintain and promote the academic pursuits of The University of Olivet student-athletes; comply with and reinforce the Comet Athletic Program’s rules and mission; acts professionally and communicates appropriately with the College’s students, coaches, administration, staff, alumni and spectators; willingness to develop professionally.

Compensation

Competitive annual salary and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission programs.

Responsibilities

• 1.Directs the operations of the The University of Olivet Men’s Volleyball program within the standards of The University of Olivet, the Midwest Collegiate Volleyball League (MCVL), and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
• 2.Educates/coaches student-athletes in the sport of volleyball.
• 3.Recruits prospective student-athletes according to the enrollment goals and admissions standards of The University of Olivet and the eligibility requirements of the MCVL and NCAA.
• 4.Selects team members.
• 5.Schedules and coordinates competition schedules, team travel accommodations, team tryouts, practices, meetings, individual workouts and conditioning sessions.
• 6.Coordinates the issuance, care, inventory and collection of equipment, uniforms and supplies for men’s volleyball. Submits appropriate equipment inventory forms to the Athletic Director within the requested times.
• 7.Manages sport’s budget and coordinate team fund raising activities.
• 8.Purchases and manages team equipment and supplies.
• 9.Coordinates facility usage for the men’s volleyball program.
• 10.Submits complete team roster and inventory forms to the Athletic Director.
• 11.Ensures the proper completion of physical examinations and all forms relating to the examinations and emergency medical authorization before a student participates.1
• 2.Manages duties and responsibilities of assistant coaches with the approval of the Athletic Director, as needed.
• 13.Coordinates and leads at least one team community service project during each academic year.
• 14.Supervises student-athletes at all times including practices, meetings, workouts, travel and other team functions.
• 15.Attends all athletic department meetings and appropriate college functions (pep rallies, homecoming, Hall of Fame inductions, etc.).
• 16.Exhibits appropriate conduct with students, coaches, administration, staff, alumni, spectators, officials and opponents at all times.
• 17.Collects and submits appropriate student-athlete eligibility forms.
• 18.Provides leadership that promotes positive attitudes and good sportsmanship.
• 19.Notifies all members of the team of all Comet Athletic Program’s policies, procedures and training rules as they pertain to the team.
• 20.Maintains current certifications in CPR and First Aid to be held on file in the Office of Athletics.
• 21.Submits driving record verification for use of institutional vehicles.
• 22.Works within the missions and philosophies of the Comet Athletic Program and The University of Olivet.
• 23.Exhibits personal conduct that promotes attitudes and behaviors among student-athletes that coincide with the policies outlined in the Comet Athletic Handbook.
• 24.Makes decisions that positively affect the Comet Athletic Program.
• 25.Maintains a proper perspective regarding the priorities of academics and athletics at The University of Olivet.