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Posted: 03-Mar-25

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Type: Full-time

Categories:

Coaching Coaching - Volleyball

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Required Education:

4 Year Degree The head coach is responsible for planning and administration of a sport-specific program. The head coach provides vision, leadership and oversight for current student-athletes, prospective students-athletes, alumnae, parents and supporters of the program.

Primary Responsibilities

Instruct student-athletes on physical health, team concepts, safety, and sport-specific skills on both an individual and team basis. Identify and recruit talented and qualified prospective student-athletes according to recruiting goal established by Athletic Director. Determine and select rostered team members; exercises full-discretion of student-athlete playing time/competitive opportunities. Teach, advise and mentor student-athletes on life-skills. Maintain acceptable win/loss records or place-finish in accordance with Augsburg University Athletics program standards. Monitor and support academic progress of student-athletes/teams to meet/exceed athletic department standards; intervenes with appropriate corrective action as needed. Maintain acceptable student-athlete retention rates to the team and/or institution. Create sport-specific practice and game/meet plans, analyze film and facilitate team meetings. Supervise Assistant Coach(es) and/or graduate fellow(s) (if applicable).

Additional Responsibilities

Oversee all areas of budget management, fundraising, travel planning and program organization. Alumni/parent communication and involvement, including organizing events as appropriate. Organize and participate in team community-service event(s). Involvement with camps and clinics. Perform/supervise tasks related to maintaining the athletics department, including athletic equipment, concessions, game management, student-athlete academic support and administrative duties. 30% of the position will include an assigned duty from Athletic Director. All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Sport Specific – playing surface, indoor/outdoor, weather, season, Evenings, weekends and travel required.

Minimum Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree required. At least three (3) years of relevant coaching and recruiting experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree. A successful record as a head coach at the high school or collegiate level or 5+ years of relevant professional experience. Demonstrated knowledge of coaching and teaching techniques and the demonstrated ability to use them effectively. Demonstrated high commitment to student athletic academic and athletic success. Knowledge and adherence to the MIAC Code of Ethics and follow MIAC and NCAA Division III guidelines and regulation, while exhibiting behavior that represents a positive image of the athletic program and the university.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities; 

Ability to build and strengthen cross-campus relationships. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse work environment. Ability to be attentive to details, be accurate, be precise. Ability to lead/teach and mentor others. Ability to work effectively in a team environment; and work independently with little supervision. Ability to reason/analyze; maintain confidentiality; and demonstrate patience, understanding. Ability to show initiative; organize workflow; manage one or more projects; and handle frequent interruptions.

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