Head Volleyball Coach

Essential Functions

The Volleyball Coach will control all aspects of the volleyball program, including but not limited to:

• Practice planning and facilitating practical training sessions.

• Teaching and reinforcing volleyball skills and game strategies.

• The recruitment of high-caliber student-athletes who align with the values and mission of Williams Baptist University.

• Maintaining weekly office hours to support athletes and program operations.

• Overseeing team managers and ensuring preparation for practices, conditioning, and competitions.

• Providing care and maintenance for the volleyball court and locker room areas.

• Coordinate team travel and logistics for away games and tournaments.

Competencies

• Proven ability to teach and develop student-athletes in a collegiate setting.

• Strong knowledge of volleyball techniques, strategies, and collegiate-level standards.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

• Supervisory Responsibilities

• Guide student-athletes and team managers

Requirements

• Master’s degree required.

• Basic First Aid and CPR certification (or ability to obtain upon hiring).

• NAIA Champions of Character training completion is preferred.

University Description

Founded in 1941, Williams Baptist University is an evangelical Christian liberal arts university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). It is located in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, and has an enrollment of more than 500 students. Owned and operated by the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, the University takes seriously its identity as a Christian institution in the Baptist tradition. We are committed to producing exceptional graduates prepared to engage local and global cultures competently through a Christ-centered worldview. We accomplish this by providing an excellent, holistically Christian, liberal arts education while compassionately shaping student lives. The University’s history, mission, and vision can be reviewed on our website (williamsbu.edu).

Application

Applicants must be individuals of the highest Christian character, excellent teachers, competent scholars, and servant leaders.  Applicants should fill out the online application at https://williamsbu.edu/careers/faculty-application/ and then send:
1) a current academic vita;
2) a statement of teaching philosophy;
3) a statement of faith;
4) three reference letters to hr@williamsbu.edu.

A review of applicants will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.