MAJOR PURPOSE
The Head Coach is responsible for instructing, initiating, developing, and leading a consistently competitive athletic program, including recruiting, scheduling opponents, individual training, and coaching team members. This position mentors and challenges student-athletes to grow spiritually (discipleship), academically, and athletically in order to provide opportunities for Christian service through the medium of athletic competition.
This position provides support for specific internal operations for the athletic department and must abide by rules and regulations established by Jessup University, the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics), and the Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC).
This position is 100% in person either on the campus or at off site venues. Travel and weekend hours are required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
● Instructs student-athletes in the techniques required to excel in their sport
● Provides Christ-like (biblical) leadership for the program within the athletic department at
Jessup University
● Successfully recruits and graduates student-athletes who maintain the standards of the university and department
● Mentors and supervises assistant coach(es)
● Schedules meets, transportation/accommodations and travel itineraries with the approval of the campus athletic director
● Schedules practices on the Athletic Department Facilities Calendar
● Prepares weekly in and out of season practice plans in compliance with NAIA rules
● Disciples and assists with character development of student-athletes
● Plans and participates in summer missions opportunities for student-athletes
● Represents the university at conference and national meetings as assigned
● Prepares and oversees the program budget
● Assists and provides fundraising efforts aimed to support the Athletic Department as well as the program
● Assists in the development of public relations with local constituencies aimed at gaining support for the program as well as all athletic programs
● Coordinates appropriate athletic department sport camps/clinics including communication with coaches, calendar of camps, enforcement of standards, best practices, policies, procedures, and intra-departmental communication (HR, Business Office, etc.)
● Assists, provides support, and coordinates assigned internal athletic department operations.
● Attends mandatory coaches and departmental meetings
● Performs a variety of administrative support duties as assigned by the campus athletic director
● Completes other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certifications
● Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
Required Knowledge/Experience
● Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of indoor/court and beach volleyball
● Knowledge of and commitment to Jessup University mission statement and philosophy, the NAIA, and conference rules and regulations
● A minimum of 3 years coaching and recruiting experience at the college level or equivalent related experience
● Experience supervising volunteers and staff
● Requires a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive on University-related business (i.e. to practices, games, etc. including transporting students) according to Jessup insurance requirements
Skills/Abilities
● Effective leadership, communication and team management skill
● Strong negotiation and public relationship skills
● A strong public service orientation to work well with faculty, staff, students and the community
● Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments
● Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
● Ability to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The employee agrees to promote the values and mission of Jessup University as a private Christ-centered University and live a life consistent with biblical principles. The employee shall conduct himself/herself in a manner consistent with the Community Covenant and Statement of Faith.
Additionally, the employee may play a formative role in the spiritual lives of students in a manner consistent with the Community Covenant and Statement of Faith. This may include leading devotions and/or spiritual formation groups and seeking other opportunities consistent with a biblical spiritual formation role.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person