Women's Volleyball Head Coach

The Head Coach is accountable for all phases of growing a competitive Volleyball program which competes in the Southern Athletic Association. Primary duties include coaching the team, managing the budget, overseeing game day operations including travel arrangements, and effectively recruiting student athletes. This is a full-time position with an excellent benefit package, including employer paid health insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition waivers and much more. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Head Coaches’ responsibilities include but are not limited to: knowing and abiding by all University, NCAA and Southern Athletic Association rules and regulations; coaching; recruiting; monitoring scholar-athlete academic progress; budgeting; fundraising; and scheduling. The successful candidate must be highly motivated and have a successful coaching record in a competitive volleyball program. The successful candidate must also provide positive leadership in all aspects of the volleyball program and must possess strong interpersonal skills to interact professionally with all internal and external patrons. Other job duties and responsibilities are to be determined by the Director of Athletics.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree is required, and a minimum of 3 years of collegiate-level coaching experience is preferred.  A valid driver's license is also required. 

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

A successful candidate should also be knowledgeable about and committed to the NCAA rules and regulations, Title IX, and SAA rules and regulations. Position may require the ability to drive a 15-passenger van (and maintain a safe driving record); ability to demonstrate appropriate technical skills during practice; ability to plan, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines while working on multiple tasks; ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Some travel is required.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

This position requires work in a normal office environment as well as on the volleyball court; typically, running, bending, crouching, and stooping.; use of tools requiring high dexterity is required, as well as occasional lifting of up to 25lbs; use of office equipment, volleyball equipment, and an alternative work schedule is also required.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified individual has been hired. To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history background check. Please no phone calls.

OU competes in the NCAA Division III Southern Athletic Association. Website: www.oglethorpe.edu. Athletics Website: gopetrels.com

Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with experience.

Oglethorpe University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive excellence. Oglethorpe prohibits discrimination against all applicants and employees based on race; age; color; religion; national origin or ancestry; sex; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity or gender expression; marital status; pregnancy; childbirth or related medical conditions; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; veteran status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.