Head Volleyball Coach

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Position Title:

Head Volleyball Coach

Job Category:

Limited

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Coach

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

Position Title:

Head Volleyball Coach

Job Category:

Limited

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Coach

Job Duties:

Organizes and administers intercollegiate sport(s). May supervise a staff and/or have budgetary responsibility. May conduct practices, identify and recruit qualified student-athletes, develop competitive schedules, coordinate team travel, and ensure compliance with governing rules and regulations.

Responsible for planning and directing the recruitment, conditioning, training, performance, and administration of the volleyball program in the manner that upholds the philosophy and objectives of the University of Wisconsin-Superior Athletic Department. The position also assists with departmental management duties, as assigned.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Director of Athletics

Full-Time: 100%, Limited, 12-month ongoing appointment, one vacancy

UW Standard Job Responsibilities:

• Assists in in the development and monitoring of individual and team weight training and conditioning programs.
• Enters and maintains computerized data and tracking of individual and team student-athlete workouts.
• Assists with the instruction and execution of conditioning simulations and exercises for a designated athletic team, provides information, and consults with student-athletes regarding weightlifting and conditioning techniques and safety.
• Serves as a point of contact and liaison to coaching staff, medical professionals, and student-athletes to monitor physical health, improve athletic abilities, and provide information and coaching.

Additional duties specific to the position:

• Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the athletic program; to include adhering to and enforcing all departmental policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of the University, the governing sport conference, and the NCAA.
• Oversee the recruitment and selection of student-athletes to meet roster and enrollment expectations for the volleyball program, as defined by the Director of Athletics and University Administration.  Ensures compliance with NCAA recruiting rules and regulations.
• Manages and monitors the volleyball budget under the supervision of the Director of Athletics. Meets all revenue and fundraising expectations, as outlined in the volleyball program budget and as approved by the Director of Athletics.
• Develops and coordinates the volleyball schedule within the guidelines of departmental policies and the parameters of the volleyball budget. Adheres to all departmental and University travel policies.
• Oversees selection, purchase, and maintenance of team equipment, to include uniforms, athletic equipment and supplies, within the guidelines of departmental policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of the University and the NCAA.
• Provides leadership, training and instruction on athletic development of student-athletes. Schedules and conducts regular practices and games in and out of season, as permitted by NCAA rules and regulations.
• Monitors the eligibility status of student-athletes in the volleyball program and promotes the academic progress of all student-athletes.
• Supervises assigned assistant coaches and other support staff to ensure compliance with applicable rules, policies, and procedures outlined by the department, University and the NCAA.
• Upholds and enforces the standards and expectations of student-athletes as outlined in the Student-Athlete handbook. Develops and publishes rules and expectations of student-athletes in the volleyball program, with approval of Director of Athletics. Enforces such team rules with appropriate disciplinary action.
• Cooperates with all Athletic Department staff members to enhance overall department operations and initiatives.
• Participates in public relations activities to include speaking engagements, television and radio interviews and press conferences, as approved or requested.  Represents Athletic Department at professional, civic, charitable and alumni events.
• Provide additional departmental support to duties assigned by the Director of Athletics

Other Duties:

• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to recruit and retain student-athletes for the volleyball program.
• Knowledge of budget development, preparation, and fiscal management.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Proficiency in computer use and relevant applications.
• Ability to provide leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of staff and student-athletes.
• Ability to resolve problems and answer questions related to the operations of the volleyball program.
• Ability to organize workflow and coordinate activities.
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills both orally and written.
• Ability to drive a vehicle for the purpose of conducting university business and meet the criteria for operation of state-owned-vehicles – Policy 615.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Two years’ of professional coaching at the high school level or above in volleyball.
• Valid driver’s license

This position is currently ineligible for H1-B sponsorship. A qualification for this position includes independent eligibility to work within the United States upon hire date.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution
• A minimum of two years’ collegiate coaching experience in volleyball - Head Coaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in budget management and fundraising initiatives.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations.

Compensation & Benefits: Salary range for this position is: $48,000 - $56,000 annually. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benef....

Starting Date:  As soon as possible

Contact Information:

For additional information about UW-Superior, visit www.uwsuper.edu;

For additional information about this position, contact Shannon Olson at solson83@uwsuper.edu.

Application Process:

Review of all complete applications will commence at 8:30am on December 18, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply:

Please click the “Apply” button to begin the application process or visit https://www.uwsuper.edu/about/employm.... You will be required to log in or create a Workday account to continue.

As part of the application process, you will be required to upload:

1.) Cover Letter

2.) Resume

3.) Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned

UW-Superior, A Superior Place:

The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. _ The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process. _

Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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