Responsible for the training, teaching and conditioning of student-athletes in preparation for contests, planning and supervision of practices, preparation of game strategies and coaching the team during contests.

Responsible for overseeing the concerns of student-athletes both on and off the field of competition. This includes monitoring the academic performance and furthering the success of the team in meeting academic and eligibility criteria.

Responsible for the behavior and appearance of student-athletes while they are representing the University.

Responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, including but not limited to the production and maintenance of annual reports, recruiting logs, practice calendars, scheduling and other various reports for NCAA compliance related issues.

Responsible for operating within the program’s budget, which will be developed in conjunction with and approved by the Director of Athletics.

Responsible for equipment purchase requests and team travel advance requests from business office. Must account for all expenditures by providing receipts in a timely manner to the business office and and following all travel rules.

Responsible for organizing and participating in community service activities for the team in an effort to promote Mississippi University for Women and the Athletic Department.

Responsible for participating in annual fundraising activities to assist with the volleyball team and University objectives.

Responsible for assisting with game operations for winter and spring home contests.

Responsible for all other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years prior playing and coaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Knowledge and adherence to NCAA rules.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Internet and Email.
• Excellent organization and time management skills are necessary.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• First Aid/CPR certification required.
• A clean driving record and a valid driver’s license required.

About Mississippi University for Women

MUW is located in Columbus, Mississippi. The institution is a NCAA Division III member and competes in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. A co-ed public institution, MUW reinstated their athletic program in 2017 with the addition of both women’s and men’s sports after a 14-year hiatus. The institution’s has an enrollment of 2,789 students with a strong academic emphasis in nursing, health administration, education and business.

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