Head Coach - Men's Volleyball

Head Coach - Men's Volleyball

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values.

We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

JobTitle : Head Coach Men’s Volleyball

Department : Athletics

Reports to : Directorof Athletics

Status : Full-Time, Benefit Eligible

Location : Lisle Campus

Position Summary : Thisposition is responsible for the development, conduct and overall supervision ofthe Men’s Volleyball Program.

Essential JobResponsibilities :

1. Develop a detailedrecruitment plan that will allow the program to be in a position of competitiveleadership in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC).

Inform prospects of University academicprograms, talent evaluation, coordinating mailings, telephone calls, and emailexchanges.

Actively monitoring the complete recruitment process, on campus andoff campus through in person contacts. Work effectively with the Director ofAthletics and Office of Enrollment Services to satisfy roster size, recruitmentand retention outcomes.

2. Foster an atmosphere of competitive leadership in theNorthern Athletic Conference through sport specific athlete development.

Attend, plan, develop, and direct all team training and conditioning activitiesin the traditional and nontraditional segments.

3. Assist with the retentionof student athletes through social and academic counseling; interaction withUniversity retention team and coaching staff.

Retention of student-athletes,along with support of Student Athlete Services, by effectively coordinating andcommunicating attendance to all SOAR and department sponsored events.

4. Create a culture of excellence throughout the studentathlete experience. Develop a culture of trust through mentorship and social development.

Communicate expectations, praise and corrective feedback in a clear andconstructive manner. Maintain positive student athlete assessments for programfrom student athletes.

5. Responsible for planning, development and direction ofoperating and fundraising budget within University and departmental procedures.

Attendance at specified department fundraising events. Assist in the planningof team specific alumni events, as well as developing new opportunities throughalumni networks.

Work effectively with the Director of Athletics to satisfyphilanthropic and revenue generation outcomes.

OtherFunctions :

• Adherence to all Benedictine University and Division of Student Engagement policies and procedures. Work independently and creatively within established guidelines, while at the same time functioning as a member of a team.
• Attend departmental and University related meetings and events.
• Strong leadership, administrative, planning, and presentation skills, including oral and written communications.
• Work in coordination with University offices and departments to coordinate and facilitate program needs, and serve on University committees as needed.
• Maintain a high level of organization and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to attain goals through knowledge of regulation and accreditation requirements, as well as incorporate best practices into initiatives.
• Ability to create a culture of collaboration with all campus constituents.
• Experience working in the areas of inclusion, diversity, equity, and / or access.
• Employs sound project management practices, methodologies, and principles to accomplish work.
• Proven ability to organize information; assess, utilize, and navigate online platforms; and conduct detailed data analysis and develop reports based on data.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive situations and matters with diplomacy and superior judgment.
• Ability to complete high-level analysis of data.
• Demonstrated analytical, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.

Required Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor's Degree Required, Master's Degree Preferred

Experience : Previous collegiate coaching preferred.

Specific Skills : Knowledge of NCAA Division III philosophy, recruitment, rules andregulations.

Specific Knowledge, Licenses, Certifications : Organizational skills, writing and typing skills, interpersonal skills, data entry and budget management skills and demonstrated supervisory skills.

Valid Driver’s License required. CPRcertification is preferred.

Physical Requirements :

Ability to handle varying levels of stress while maintaining professional demeanor. Possible lifting, bending, walking, kneeling, stretching, and stooping.

Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor exposure to sun / heat or cold weather.

Ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand. Understand the speech of another person.

See details of objects that are less than a few feet away or are more than a few feet away. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

General Customer service and office environment.

The following ofcampus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols are required.

Travel (If applicable) : Yes - The ability totravel with the team; for recruiting purposes and for professional developmentwill be required.

Supervisory Responsibility (if applicable) : Yes- Oversee assistant coaching staff

Working Conditions : Indoor / Outdoor and office environment. Nights and weekendsare required.

Training : As a University employee you are requiredto complete all University-specific and / or OSHA related training to fulfillyour job duties.

Specific training will be conducted online or in person. Employees must complete all trainings required by Benedictine University.

Benedictine University does not discriminate in itsadmissions or educational policies, programs or activities; scholarship andloan programs;

athletic and other University administered programs oremployment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex,sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, maritalstatus, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The laws applicable to Benedictine University include constitutional andstatutory protections of the University's rights as a religiously sponsoredinstitution.

This policy of equalemployment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practicesincluding, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training andcompensation.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will berequired to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and tocomplete the required employment eligibility verification document form uponhire.

The following of campus specificguidelines for pandemic protocols are required.

Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.