Mississippi Valley State University

Department:

Athletics Department/HPER    

Position:

Head Coach Women’s Volleyball

Appointment

Conditions:

Full Time

Salary:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Position Available:

June 1, 2012   

Job Description:

Organize and operate an effective NCAA Division I women’s volleyball program. Ensure the academic success of women’s volleyball student-athletes as a model NCAA DI institution and coordinates academic meetings with the team. Participate in university activities and committees. Take part in professional development and educational activities to stay abreast of new ideas, concepts, and changes that occur in the sport of volleyball. Responsible for public relations activities of the program, including working with the media and assisting in fundraising activities; prepare and maintain sport’s budget; prepare sports schedule for approval of the FAR, Associate Director of Athletics and Director of Athletics or designee; recruit and supervise prospective student-athletes; encourage and promote excellence in academics from student athletes; maintain compliance with NCAA sports minimum; supervise arrangements for home and away contests; supervise and monitor activities of players for rules compliance; keep student-athletes informed of rules and regulations of the NCAA, SWAC, Athletics Department and University; performs other duties as assigned by the Athletics Director.

Qualifications Required :

Bachelor's degree required with at least five years of coaching experience; experience maintaining a quality NCAA Division I Program; demonstrated solid communication and customer service skills; knowledge of recruitment of student-athletes to include rules and regulations governed by the NCAA; ability to supervise, plan, organize and prioritize objectives; ability to work well with internal and external constituents

Application Deadline:

May 18, 2012

Application Procedure:

Please send application, resume, official transcript and three letters of professional recommendation to:

Mississippi Valley State University

Department of Human Resources

MVSU 7260

14000 Highway 82 West

Itta Bena, MS 38941