Description

Position Summary: Manages all aspects of the women’s volleyball program.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Provides leadership, organization and supervision for all aspects of the women’s volleyball program. (40%)

2. Supervises student-athletes during practices and games, observing and evaluating performance and demonstrating proper techniques. Monitors the academic performance of student-athletes in conjunction with the academic staff. Evaluates and recruits high-school student-athletes. (25%)

3. Manages the women’s volleyball program with the parameters of the approved operating budget. (15%)

4. Assists with Green Wave Club fundraising efforts as necessary. Assists with marketing and promotion activities for the women’s volleyball program. Represents the university and women’s volleyball program at professional meetings, alumni events, booster club meetings and other events as necessary. (5%)

5. Assists in directing or directs sport camps as requested or required. (5%)

6. NCAA Related: Ensures that all Department of Athletics and University related activities operate in full compliance with university, conference and NCAA rules and regulations. Attends and participates in scheduled compliance seminars and complies with all the Athletic Department’s efforts to monitor compliance with NCAA regulations. Seeks interpretations from the compliance staff before acting when necessary. Reports potential rules violations immediately. Completes required compliance paperwork in a timely and efficient manner. Monitors all of their areas and/or programs activities closely to maintain compliance with applicable rules and regulations. (5%)

7. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Academic Advising for Student Athletes and Deputy Athletic Director, Student Services. (5%)

Tulane University is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 years of volleyball coaching experience 
  OR
• High School Diploma/Equivalent
• 11 years of volleyball coaching experience 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies:

• Expertise in the technical aspects of volleyball
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact effectively with coaches, administrators, student athletes and vendors
• Extremely organized, self-starter, intrinsically motivated
• Strong organizational, management and leadership skills
• Proven ability to multi-task effectively
• Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
• Proficient computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and social media
• Availability to work flexible work schedule including nights and weekends
• Travel with sport teams for away contests
• Thorough knowledge of NCAA and American conference rules and regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous coaching experience in NCAA Division I Intercollegiate Athletics 

In order to be considered for this position, applicants are required to apply for IRC33776 via the Tulane University employment website (https://jobs.tulane.edu/position/IRC33776).  The position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Please Note: Tulane University has officially adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which includes the requirement of a booster when eligible. All employees and visiting faculty must be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccination or obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption prior to beginning employment.