Head Coach for Men’s Volleyball

Emmanuel University, located in Northeast Georgia, is accepting applications for Head  Coach for Men’s Volleyball. This successful candidate will be responsible for the  recruitment, retention and academic success of student-athletes. In addition to coaching,  this position maintains control and oversight of the budget and scheduling of athletic  games. The coach will be responsible to maintain compliance with all NCAA Division II and  Conference Carolinas regulations. The Head Coach for Men’s Volleyball will oversee all  fundraising and community engagement events by the Men’s volleyball program as well as  set academic goals to ensure academic success within the program. 

Emmanuel University is a Christ-centered University holding to evangelical values and  beliefs. The candidate will be required to demonstrate an ability to effectively lead, coach,  teach, and mentor undergraduate students and must be a committed Christian who can  identify with and adhere to the mission of the institution: Emmanuel University is a  community of Christ-centered higher learning that integrates faith, learning, and living  within a biblical worldview and fosters spiritual, intellectual, and professional growth. For  more information see our “About Us” link at https://eu.edu/. 

Essential Functions and Primary Duties: 

• Conduct their programs in accordance with the NCAA regulations, Conference  Carolinas guidelines, and within the philosophy of Emmanuel University. 

• Provide a positive atmosphere that promotes a sense of fairness, organization,  commitment, motivation, accomplishment, and fun. 

• Stay current concerning rule changes, training techniques, and game strategies in  their respective sports 

• Effectively teach student-athletes the mission of the athletic department, the  institution, and the purpose of service.  

• Develop spiritual maturity and effective character through proper instruction and  mentorship as relevant to the team.  

• Educate student-athletes on the department, institution, NCAA DII, and  

Conference Carolinas rules and regulations.  

• Effectively instruct student-athletes in all essential sport specific skills needed to  be a successful University student-athlete. 

• Clearly communicate instruction of sports related skills during all practices and  competitions.  

• Teach student-athletes proper strength and conditioning training techniques and  form to ensure a safe and effective training environment. 

• Instruct student on proper nutrition and proper diet needed to perform  

successfully in the sport.  

• Apply developmental and instructional strategies as learn through coaching  development and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited institution, with a master’s preferred, and at  least three years of successful coaching at the collegiate level. NCAA experience preferred.  The candidate must have collegiate position coaching experience and proven experience in  University athletic development instruction.  

The candidate must be self-motivated and should articulate the mission of the institution,  organize and motivate people. 

Filing an application: Please forward the following directly to the contact person listed  below. 

• Cover Letter 

• Complete Resume 

• List of at least three (3) Professional References, plus one additional reference  needs to be from a current pastor, lay-leader, or someone who can speak to  your Christian walk personally and/or in the workplace. 

• Personal Testimony: An explanation of the applicant’s relationship with God  through the Lord Jesus Christ, including a brief account of accepting Christ as  personal savior, church membership, and current church involvements. 

Applications will not be considered until all requested documents have been  received. 

Contact: 

Joann Harper; Director of Human Resources 

Email: jharper@ec.edu