Defiance College, located in northwest Ohio, seeks qualified applicants for the position of Head Volleyball Coach. The Defiance College Yellow Jackets will officially join the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) on July 1, 2024 for competition in the 2024-25 academic year and will become full members of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC).
Applicants should possess a strong coaching background as a women’s volleyball coach with demonstrated success as an energetic recruiter. The individual will be responsible for the total operation of the volleyball program under the supervision of the athletic director. Volleyball responsibilities include game/practice management, recruiting, budget management, scheduling, fundraising, development of camps and clinics, and other duties normally associated with being the head coach of an intercollegiate program, including supervision of assistant coaches and student workers. Additional expectations of this position include mentoring of student-athletes and commitment to their academic progress and degree completion; knowledge of and commitment to all NAIA, WHAC, and institutional rules and regulations; game administration duties; and some departmental and campus committee work/involvement.
A Bachelor’s Degree is required (Master’s Degree preferred), previous collegiate coaching and recruiting experience, and a valid driver’s license. This is a full-time position. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Send cover letter, complete resume, and the names and telephone numbers of four professional references electronically to: employment@defiance.edu.
Defiance College, chartered in 1850, is an independent, liberal arts institution affiliated with the United Church of Christ. The campus is located on 150 acres in a residential area in the city of Defiance in Northwest Ohio. The College offers more than 40 undergraduate majors, graduate programs in education and business, sponsors 16 intercollegiate athletic teams, and has received national recognition for its educational experience of service and engagement. Defiance is a college where students learn to lead and serve in a democracy; learn to understand, appreciate, and have the skills to interact with other cultures; and learn to not only receive knowledge but to make their own knowledge by engaging in interactive experiences. Our Vision creates an educational experience of engagement in civic, cultural, and learning dimensions for all students and is home to the McMaster School for Advancing Humanity, a unique research program serving as a focal point for teaching, service, scholarship, and action to improve the human condition. Defiance College is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of faculty, staff, and students. Applicants who will enrich the diversity of our campus and promote a spirit of inclusivity are especially encouraged to apply.
