Head Women's Volleyball Coach at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Description

The Head Women's Volleyball Coach provides leadership and integrity through the provision of creating, planning, organizing, motivating, communicating and controlling aspects relative to teaching, recruiting, practices, competitions, student-athletes, assistant coaches and related booster clubs. The primary function of the Head Coach will be to teach student-athletes the sport of volleyball. The Head Women's Volleyball Coach uses current methodologies and recognized best practices in his or her field, specifically in the sport of Volleyball. The Head Women's Volleyball Coach must have the ability to coordinate a competitive program that develops the skills of his/her student-athletes in Volleyball events. He/she evaluates and recruits academically qualified student-athletes whose athletic skills would allow the program to be highly competitive.

The Head Women's Volleyball Coach is expected to conduct him or herself as a true leader and role model both on and off the field of competition. Moreover, the Head Women's Volleyball Coach is expected to be knowledgeable about and comply with NCAA regulatory policy governing his or her sport as well as NCAA policies governing recruiting, eligibility, ethical standards, playing seasons, and extra benefits. Evidence of the Head Women's Volleyball Coach's mastery of rules and policy will be in the Departmental expectation that the Head Women's Volleyball Coach successfully complete the annually administered NCAA Coaches Exam. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and at least five years related post-undergraduate experience. Demonstrated experience as a volleyball coach at the Division I collegiate level. Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead student-athletes toward competitive and academic success. Demonstrated experience recruiting student-athletes. Demonstrated experience managing administrative tasks related to the operation of college level team sports. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:

* Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers and athletic administration.

* Ability to manage budgeting, scheduling, meal planning, coaching, recruiting, scouting, and purchasing and caring for equipment.

* Ability to implement policies and guidelines for all Volleyball personnel and student-athletes.

* Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

* Demonstrated problem solving, strong leadership, and team-building skills.

* Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize diverse tasks in a fast-paced environment.

* Must be able to work a highly variable schedule including nights and weekends.

* Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Software including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

* Possess a valid driver's license and good driving record.

Preferred:

* Master's Degree

This position requires a background check.

This position requires Child Abuse Certifications prior to the commencement of service.

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

In accordance with the City of Philadelphia's mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff and contractors must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 15, 2021, unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the university. An individual is considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks or more following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 2 weeks or more following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University's vaccination or exception requirement by November 15, 2021 will be prohibited from working until proof of vaccination or an exception is provided. For more information visit the university's Vaccines web page at https://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

To obtain additional information about Temple University please visit our website at www.temple.edu.

Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety and can be found at: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report

You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University's Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.

Primary Location

: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus-Mcgonigle Hall

Job

: Staff

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

: Day Job

Employee Status

: Regular Apply Now