Head Men's Volleyball Coach

POSITION SUMMARY

Oversee all aspects of the volleyball program within the guidelines set forth by Loras College, The College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin and the National Collegiate Athletic Association--Division III intercollegiate volleyball program.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Given that the College is a diocesan Catholic college, will carry out your functions of your position in support of the College's Catholic Identity, mission and in support of Church teachings.
• Oversee the identification, evaluation, and recruitment of potential football student-athletes.
• Monitors the academic progress of each football student-athlete in the program.
• Coordinates the physical development of each student-athlete through appropriate condition, strength, and practice sessions.
• Recruits, hires and evaluates all assistant football coaches.
• Directs and monitors the duties of the program's assistant coaches.
• It is accessible to the media, alumni, boosters, and public to publicize and promote the program, in coordination with the Director of Athletic Communication.
• Advises and counsels student-athletes academically, athletically, and socially.
• Fiscally responsible for all areas of the football budget and football recruiting, including budget proposal, accounting, and expenditure.
• Recommends and oversee the purchase of new football equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Represents the College at American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) meetings.
• Assists in the coordination of travel arrangements for road trips.
• Oversee the development of the game schedule with the Director of Athletics.
• Serves as director of football operations.
• Supports the mission and vision of the College and respects the College's Catholic tradition.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Competitiveness - Willingness to strive to get ahead or to finish projects.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Mission and Vision of the College - Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission and Vision of Loras College.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in any field. Master's Degree preferred.

Experience: Five years of collegiate coaching experience.

Computer Skills: Skilled in the use of a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of computer and Internet applications to recruiting systems and data management.

Other Requirements: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of collegiate volleyball. Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association--Division III and the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin as they pertain to collegiate volleyball. Demonstrated success in coaching volleyball and recruiting quality student-athletes. Also, must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the techniques, fundamentals and drills associated with volleyball. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, colleagues, student-athletes, and subordinates. Ability to analyze strengths and weaknesses of the volleyball program and develop problem-solving solutions. Possess high energy level, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude. Good organizational and communication skills. Ability to represent the philosophy of Loras College to alumni, members of the Loras community, the media, and prospective students.

The College has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the College reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the College may deem appropriate.