Intercollegiate Athletics – Head Women’s Volleyball Coach

The Office of Intercollegiate Athletics at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) invites applicants for a Head Women's Volleyball Coach to direct, organize and administer all aspects of the IUP Women's Volleyball program at the Division II level, and to create a quality student-athlete experience in academics, athletics and community service. The IUP Volleyball program is coming off its third straight NCAA Regional Championships and is the reigning 2024 PSAC Tournament Champions.

Duties:

• Ensure compliance with rules and regulations of IUP, the PSAC, and the NCAA.
• Formulate team policies and procedures.
• Monitor and encourage academic progress and success of student athletes to ensure continuing eligibility to participate in NCAA competition and to graduate.
• Exercise fiscal responsibility on all budgetary matters and expense items.
• Coordinate game preparation (e.g. player conditioning, training, skill building, developing plays, game strategies, scouting other teams, and on court coaching).
• Direct player recruitment by maintaining contact with high school coaches to identify potential prospects, recommending schools to be visited, developing a recruiting schedule and recommending students for recruitment and scholarships.
• Coordinate and participate in fund-raising activities in support of IUP's athletic program.
• Schedule contests and team practice sessions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and two years of coaching experience, OR
• One to three years of professional coaching or professional playing experience.
• Candidates must have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and community members.
• Candidates must communicate effectively and perform well in the interview(s).