To administer a Division I program in the sport of Women’s Volleyball consistent with the policies of Miami University, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and other appropriate governing bodies (i.e. Mid-American Conference).
The Head Volleyball Coach will be responsible for facilitating the academic, athletic, and overall growth of every volleyball student-athlete. Additionally, this individual, will work closely with the Volleyball Sport Administrator and Athletic Director, to continually assess and elevate the program's status in the areas of academics, recruiting, budget tracking and reporting, equipment ordering, marketing/public relations, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, departmental compliance, alumnae engagement, facility management. This position specifically supports the mission of the University and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics by assisting in institutional compliance with NCAA and Conference rules and regulations.
• Plan, organize and direct all activities involved with a Division I volleyball program. • Develop and monitor the academic progress of students through graduation rates and APR scores. • Recruit prospective student-athletes of character who can developmentally thrive at Miami University. • Conduct the volleyball program in accordance with all NCAA rules, including attendance at compliance meetings, appropriate record keeping for recruiting and playing/practice seasons, monitoring eligibility of student-athletes in the program, and assisting in the education of student-athletes about NCAA rules. • Plan and administer all practice and game related activities. • Hire and supervise full-time assistant coaches and support staff • Develop, track, manage and be fiscally responsible for the sport budget. • Purchase and coordinate sport equipment along with assigned Equipment Manager. • Work with strength and conditioning staff to develop a program suitable for student-athletes. • Work alongside the Wellness Services personnel to ensure the physical and mental health and safety of all student-athletes is of utmost importance • Process financial aid recommendations as appropriate for the volleyball program. • Monitor the admission process for incoming student-athletes with the Office of Admissions. • Represent the volleyball program to outside constituencies (media, civic groups, donor functions, campus departments, student groups, etc…) • Participate in departmental activities, including service on committees and attendance at all scheduled required meetings. • Assist in the identification of career outreach opportunities for student-athletes. • Engage the Miami Volleyball alumnae across the country through a systematic stewardship process along with the help of the Sports Administrator and University Advancement Office. • Participate in activities as requested by Miami Athletics Development Office
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree Experience in coaching at a Division I level or with Division I collegiate playing experience
Affiliation: Public university of OhioPhilosophy: Miami is a residential university with a focus on teaching undergraduates. A liberal education core complements the more specialized studies of the majors.Established: 1809; named for the Miami Indian Tribe that inhabited the area now known as the Miami Valley Region of OhioLocations: Main campus in Oxford, Ohio (35 miles north of Cincinnati); regional locations in Hamilton, Middletown, and West Chester, Ohio; European Center in LuxembourgEnrollment: 14,872 undergraduates and 2,395 graduate students on the Oxford campus; 3,680 undergraduates on the Hamilton campus; 2,271 undergraduates on the Middletown campus; 205 graduate students at the Voice of America Learning Center (based on Fall 2010 enrollment)
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