As the head coach for the SCAD beach volleyball team, you'll be the program's go-to contact for all things budget, rules compliance, injury and emergency procedures, and general team oversight and management. You'll serve as a mentor for student-athletes, fostering confidence, discipline, and a positive attitude — one that you'll model through an enthusiastic approach toward team leadership. You will also ensure adherence to all department and SCAD policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws, and interpretations of the Sun Conference and the NAIA.
The head coach sets the tone, energy, and environment to help student-athletes thrive. To do so, you'll ensure members' safety and wellbeing during practices and competitions, handle all travel arrangements, manage any necessary paperwork, and maintain regular office hours in support of your team. You'll develop a regular, weekly practice schedule for individual and team development and communicate as appropriate with students, parents, and physicians to stay on top of participation eligibility.
Among other duties, you'll recruit the highest caliber student-athletes, encourage retention, and implement strategies to ensure athletes graduate on time — and enable them to pursue rewarding careers. You'll also schedule competitions against recognized and respected colleges and universities, attend SCAD events as needed, and provide excellent leadership for all instructional staff.
The successful candidate has a proven ability to establish and cultivate effective working relationships within a team environment. A commitment to student development is essential.
Work Hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.
ADA Tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline Minimum of two years' professional experience as a volleyball coach Proven leadership, communication, and budget management skills Working knowledge/understanding of NAIA guidelines, federal regulations, and other policies governing intercollegiate athletics
Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in a relevant discipline
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is a private art school with locations in Savannah, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; and Lacoste, France. It was founded in 1978 to provide degrees in programs not yet offered in the southeast of the United States. The university enrolls more than 16,000 students from across the United States and around the world with international students comprising up to 17 percent of the student population. SCAD is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and other professional accrediting bodies.
