Head Coach, Women's Volleyball

Summary

Responsible for management and administration of all phases of a varsity intercollegiate sports program and team, within the guidelines, rules and regulations established by the University, Sunshine State Conference, and NCAA

• Ability to recruit high quality student-athletes.
• Organize, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate practice sessions.
• Adhere to rules and regulations of the University, SSC, and NCAA.
• Assume responsibility for bringing his/her staff and team to the event physically, mentally, and emotionally prepared for competition.
• Receptive to high school prospects, alumni, and friends of the University.
• Use all possible ethical means of motivation, emphasizes means of motivation and values of competitive athletics, acceptable personal behavior, decision making, and lasting values to the individual.
• Supervise full time assistant coaches and volunteer coaches.
• Plan for transportation, travel, lodging, and meals for team for competition.
• Follow University and departmental policies on matters relating to requisitioning and purchasing. Manage and work with given budgets.
• Work closely with trainer and team physician regarding well-being of student-athlete.
• Participate and contribute to athletics fundraising and community building.
• Schedule games and events as delegated and as outlined in the Policies and Procedures manual.
• Cooperate with the athletic administration in the implementation of department operational procedures.

• Coaches association membership and certification preferred.
• Coaching licenses preferred in particular sports programs.
• CPR/AED certification renewed by the university every two years.
• Coaching outdoor sports requires acceptance of myriad weather factors.
• Coaching indoors and in an office location within an athletics environment requires acceptance of a noisy work environment.
• Ability to maintain self-control and exhibits sportsmanship in relations with staff, players, officials, opponents, and spectators during competitive events.
• Ability to represent the Lynn University Department of Athletics in a manner that will enhance and promote confidence in the athletic program.

• Masters Degree (M.A.)/equivalent or minimum of four years related experience and/or training.
• Previous collegiate coaching experience required.