Head Volleyball Coach

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Category: Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions

Department: INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Location: Macomb, IL

Appointment: January 2026

The head volleyball coach is responsible for leading all aspects of a competitive NCAA Division I volleyball program, including budget management, recruiting, fundraising, staff supervision, commitment to student‑athlete health and welfare, and directing skill instruction and development.

The successful candidate must fully commit to NCAA, The Ohio Valley Conference, and Western Illinois University Athletics Department policies and procedures, and will be expected to work cooperatively with all constituents and campus units.

$60,000-$65,000. Negotiable, commensurate with experience.

Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). Benefits include:
Health Insurance plans (HMO, OAP, QCHP, CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long‑Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans. Eligible employees must participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). Other benefits: paid time‑off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA.

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• Bachelor's Degree in a field related to sport management, leadership, supervision, or higher education administration.
• Demonstrated competitive success in coaching intercollegiate volleyball.
• Proven record of successful recruitment of college‑level academically and athletically prepared student‑athletes.
• Progressive experience in managing the diverse administrative responsibilities of an intercollegiate volleyball program, including budget management, travel planning, and scheduling.
• Proven record of adherence to NCAA academic and compliance regulations.
• Proven record of promoting a culture among student‑athletes that values academic excellence, and student‑athlete health and welfare.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Competitive success in a head coaching role at the NCAA level.
• Supervisory experience.
• Degree must be conferred from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or equivalent international accrediting body); unless otherwise stated, degree must be conferred at time of appointment.

University: Western Illinois University (WIU)

WIU has provided outstanding educational opportunities since 1899. WIU’s traditional residential campus in Macomb, IL, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU‑Quad Cities non‑residential branch campus in Moline, IL, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.

WIU‑Macomb, IL:
Western’s traditional residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education and post‑baccalaureate certificates. The campus features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with Amtrak providing twice‑daily service from Macomb to Chicago.

WIU‑Quad Cities:
Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, IL, the WIU‑Quad Cities campus is the only public four‑year regional … (continuation truncated but keep as originally).

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