Women's Volleyball Head Coach - United Soccer Coaches : Job Details

Details Posted: 27-Nov-24 Location: Bemidji, Minnesota Type: Full-time Salary: Depends on qualifications Categories: CoachingSector: Professional SportsInternal Number: JR000#######BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY (BSU) invites qualified applicants to join our team as the Women's Volleyball Head Coach.The BSU Intercollegiate Athletic Department sports programs are a member of Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC), Central Collegiate Hockey Conference (CCHA), and Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA). BSU sponsors the following NSIC sports teams: football, men and women's basketball, women's soccer, volleyball, women's cross country, women's indoor and outdoor track and field, softball, baseball, men and women's golf, and women's tennis as a member of the NCAA Division II. The men's and women's ice hockey teams are a member of the NCAA Division I. The Athletic Department is fully committed to equity and diversity in our faculty and students.Responsibilities of the Women's Volleyball Head Coach include:

• The direction, supervision, and administration of the NCAA Division II women's volleyball program
• The control, implementation, and oversight of the women's volleyball program budget, including all recruiting, equipment, travel, and program expenditures.
• The ongoing, demonstrated commitment to adhering to all rules and regulations of the NCAA Division II and the NSIC.
• The recruitment of a diverse roster of student-athletes who can contribute academically, athletically, and socially to the Bemidji State University community.
• Providing high level coaching, mentorship, and support to student-athletes through the development of pre-season, in-season, and non-championship season practice and game plans, off-court academic monitoring, and personal and professional growth and development opportunities utilizing existing resources in the department and on campus.
• Implementing a full array of volleyball camps, clinics, and lessons to supplement the volleyball program, to extend recruiting opportunities, and to meet the needs of Northern Minnesota and the surrounding communities.
• Acting as an ambassador of the institution through positive community interactions, engagement in community service within the volleyball program, and participation in required press and media-related activities to promote the program and Bemidji State University.
• Traveling extensively for the program, including for recruitment, conference and non-conference competitions, and other program-specific needs, as determined by Head Coach and Director of Athletics.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. Minimum qualifications for this position include:
  • Master's degree in Sports Management, Sports or Exercise Science, Athletic Coaching Education, Sports Leadership, or a related field.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of volleyball coaching experience.
  Preferred qualifications include:
  • A minimum of two (2) years of NCAA volleyball coaching experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage, direct, and supervise an NCAA Division II women's volleyball program.
  • Knowledge of NCAA Division II rules and regulations and the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an athletic department, including with athletic training, strength and conditioning, compliance, athletic media relations, equipment, and administrative staff.
  • Evidence of a strong work ethic and high level of integrity and
  • Demonstrated knowledge of, an interest in, or experience working with diverse cultures and populations, including student-athletes, parents, coaches, faculty, staff, and administrators.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Sport Science Institute Best Practices related to mental and physical health, training and performance, and sport-related illness and injury prevention.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continued learning through professional development, membership in AVCA or similar coaching organizations, or other means to enhance professional growth.
  • Experience with ARMS compliance software.
  • A demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.