Western New Mexico University
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Description
Assists the Head Coach in recruiting quality student athletes and instructs student athletes in skill development. Promotes and manages all aspects of a Division II intercollegiate volleyball team in compliance with the NCAA, Lone Star Conference, institutional rules and regulations.
Duties:
- Assists to plan and develop the Volleyball program to ensure compliance with established guidelines and regulations for college university accredited events.
- Assists to establish and implement specific program objectives for the Volleyball program. Assists to plan, organize schedule and conduct practice sessions including a pre-season conditioning program, home and away competitions to provide participating students appropriate training and academic time for continued program eligibility and personal growth.
- Promotes and manages all aspects of a Division II intercollegiate Volleyball team in compliance with the NCAA, Lone Star Conference, institutional rules and regulations.
- Recruits prospective athletes through personal visits, telephone interviews and mail solicitation in accordance with established NCAA requirements and standards. Discusses personal scholastic and athletic goals/objectives with available opportunities as the University. Coordinates/schedules site visits for prospective recruits, parents and other interested parties.
- Monitors academic performance levels of all participating student athletes to ensure compliance with established University and accrediting standards for class attendance and graduation performance.
- Plans, develops and implements a variety of fundraising events for financial/equipment contributions.
- Works cooperatively with other conference schools for development of intercollegiate events. Arranges travel requirements including meals, lodging and transportation for athletes in accordance with available funding/budget constraints.
Education/Background:
- Bachelor’s degree and prior collegiate volleyball experience at the Junior College level or four-year institution with 2 years of coaching experience required.
- Master’s degree with 3 years of collegiate coaching experience or a total of 6 years of both collegiate playing and coaching experience preferred.
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.