Head Volleyball Coach
Title:
Department: Athletics
Reports to: Executive Director of Athletics
FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt
Characteristics of Job:
The responsibilities of the Head Volleyball Coach are to conduct all aspects of the program within the philosophy and
guidelines set forth by Union Commonwealth University, the NAIA, and the Appalachian Athletic Conference. The
expectations of the head coach include but are not limited to: commitment to the mission of Union Commonwealth
University, meeting the established recruiting and retention goals set by the institution, scheduling and conducting of
practices, budget oversight, travel planning, fund raising, and completion of other duties as assigned by the Executive
Director of Athletics. The Head Coach will be responsible for supervision of any full-time, part-time, graduate, volunteer or
student assistants in addition to student-athletes, student managers and work study students assigned to the program.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:
Head Volleyball Coach
Title:
Department: Athletics
Reports to: Executive Director of Athletics
FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt
Characteristics of Job:
The responsibilities of the Head Volleyball Coach are to conduct all aspects of the program within the philosophy and
guidelines set forth by Union Commonwealth University, the NAIA, and the Appalachian Athletic Conference. The
expectations of the head coach include but are not limited to: commitment to the mission of Union Commonwealth
University, meeting the established recruiting and retention goals set by the institution, scheduling and conducting of
practices, budget oversight, travel planning, fund raising, and completion of other duties as assigned by the Executive
Director of Athletics. The Head Coach will be responsible for supervision of any full-time, part-time, graduate, volunteer or
student assistants in addition to student-athletes, student managers and work study students assigned to the program.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:
a. Implement team and individual practices/development programs.
Team practice sessions
Team film sessions
Team conditioning sessions
Individual development workout and/or film sessions
Individual conditioning sessions
a. Recruiting is art of attracting, engaging, assessing, and onboarding talent for
the Volleyball program.
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a. Comply with all policies of Union Commonwealth University and the Department of Athletics.
b. Monitor the academic progress of student athletes in the Volleyball program.
c. Budget oversight for the Volleyball program.
d. Monitor the social behavior of all coaches and student-athletes in the Volleyball program.
e. Perform all travel associated with student-athlete recruiting and day-to-day operation of the Volleyball
program.
f. Participate in community and campus life opportunities.
g. Assist the Director of Sports Communications with marketing and promotions materials.
h. Retain and graduate a satisfactory number of recruited student athletes.
i. Provide a program that is complimentary to the mission of Union Commonwealth University.
j. Perform duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Athletics.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required
Valid Driver’s License
Minimum 3-5 years of Volleyball coaching experience; Head or Assistant coaching experience at collegiate level
preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of NAIA rules, the Appalachian Athletic Conference and a commitment to the academic
development of student-athletes required.
Additional Requirements:
Background check required
Application Information
Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume, and list of 3 professional references with phone numbers to:
Clay Butler
Executive Director of Athletics
Union Commonwealth University,
310 College Street CPO Box D-22
Barbourville, KY 40906
Email applications are welcome and should be sent to cbutler@unionky.edu
Union Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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