Head Volleyball Coach in Hays, KS for Fort Hays State University

Organize, develop, recruit and administer all functions of a D-II Women’s Volleyball program funded for national success.

Volleyball staff includes additional positions for a Full-time Assistant (w/ benefits) and Graduate Assistant.

Fundamental duties include, but are not limited to, coaching, recruitment of student-athletes, commitment to academic and athletic success of student-athletes, as well as student-athlete development, budget and scholarship management, and supervision of support staff. The Head Coach will manage day-to-day team operations, practice/game preparation, and team travel. This position collaborates with intercollegiate athletics staff members, Sports Medicine, academic support, compliance, and institutional partners. The Head Coach must appropriately represent the team, department, and University in public and media appearances. This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics.

1. Provides leadership, organization, and supervision for all aspects of the women’s volleyball program.
2. Supervises student-athletes during practices and games, observing and evaluating performance and demonstrating proper techniques.
3. Hire, supervise, evaluate, and mentor full-time, graduate assistant, and student staff.
4. Supports and monitors the academic performance of student-athletes in conjunction with the compliance and academic support staff.
5. Design and implement the overall program recruiting strategy – identification, evaluation, recruitment, and retention of prospective student-athletes.
6. Direct oversight and management of the program’s finances and administration of athletic scholarships.
7. Manages the women’s volleyball program within the parameters of the approved operating budget.
8. Develops and engages in impactful fundraising activities in conjunction with the Athletics’ External Relations staff as needed.
9. Represents the university and women’s volleyball program at professional meetings, alumni events, University Foundation events, and other events as necessary.
10. Enhances the student-athlete experience through team expectations, personal development, and opportunities, such as but not limited to community service, team building, leadership development, etc.
11. Assists in directing or directs camps and clinics.
12.  Responsible for scheduling of non-conference competitions and practices, team and recruiting travel arrangements, preseason arrangements, and student-athlete meetings.
13. Attends and participates in scheduled compliance seminars and complies with all  Athletic Department efforts to monitor compliance with NCAA regulations.
14. Responsible for compliance with NCAA, MIAA, and institutional rules and regulations, ensuring program compliance.
15. Active member of the FHSU Athletic Department and University.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Relevant, successful coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level.  Proven ability to teach sport-specific skills and develop successful competitive strategies. Strong communication skills (written and oral), a high level of organization, and attention to detail required.  Public relations skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.  Relevant, successful coaching experience is required.  Master’s degree preferred.

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