Head Coach, Women’s Beach Volleyball

The Head Womens Beach Volleyball Coach is responsible for all administrative and organizational aspects of the NCAA Division l Beach Volleyball Program within the Mission of the University and its Philosophy of Intercollegiate Athletics. The head coach will hold academic requirements and pursuits as a matter of highest priority and will actively encourage student- athletes to succeed academically and acquire a degree. The head coach directly supervises all assistant coaches players and managers. The coach also has overall responsibility for budget development adherence and administration; recruitment and retention of student- athletes; adherence to NCAA conference and University regulations in regard to recruiting admission standards and eligibility; monitoring student-athlete academic progress; the scheduling of athletic practices and contests; and the establishment of effective media relations. The head coach will assist in sports promotional and fundraising activities and serve as a representative of the University to the outside community when appropriate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As Head Womens Beach Volleyball Coach direct involvement with all administrative and organizational aspects of an NCAA Division I program under the supervision of the Associate Athletic Director of Administration

• Supervision of assistant coaches with delegated responsibilities for the overall maintenance of the program
• Supervision of all student-athletes in a coordinated and planned program of practices and competition with a concern for the players health and welfare physical and psychological preparation.
• In cooperation with the Associate/Assistant Director(s) of Athletics for Compliance and Student Services uphold all University academic policies and assist when appropriate in counseling student-athletes relative to academic success progress and eligibility.
• Maintain APR scores above NCAA requirements.
• Enforce University and athletic department policies and regulations in regard to the use/abuse of alcohol and drugs by team members
• Foster and maintain positive student body and faculty relations with student-athletes
• Recommend to the Associate Director of Athletics of Finance and Administration an annual budget for the program and operate within the approved budget
• Responsibility for the purchase of supplies and equipment as approved by the Associate Director of Athletics plus equipment distribution and inventory control.
• Responsibility for all team and individual travel meals and lodging with prompt resolution of accounts
• Prepare and organize a representative schedule for approval by the Associate Athletic Director of Administration
• . Consideration should be given to the academic life of student-athletes i.e. missed class time examination periods and other factors that would adversely affect their academic success as per department policy
• Participation in public relations promotion and fund-raising activities as conducted by the University and/or department
• Maintain professional growth through attending meetings coaches clinics workshops etc.
• Assist in Conference regional and national events hosted by the University
• Assist in the organization of any team and/or department awards presentations to student-athletes
• Establish and maintain positive relations with the media

Responsibility for recruiting academically and athletically qualified student-athletes for admission to the University with adherence to admissions and athletic department policies and procedures in this regard.

• Knowledge of and adherence to all University NCAA and Conference Rules and Regulations Policies and Procedures with special attention to recruiting eligibility admissions and financial aid
• Annually make recommendations to the Deputy Athletic Director and Director of Financial Aid for the awarding of Athletic Grants-in-Aid Package for both new and continuing student-athletes.

Fundraising

• Annual fundraising component for the yearly designated amount
• Fundraising activities which are approved by the sport supervisor AD and the Senior Associate AD of Development

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to travel for extended periods of time for athletic and recruiting events.

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

• Heartsaver CPR /AED certification required. Must have this certificate within 6 weeks of employment.
• NCAA Division I Coaches Certification required (yearly). Must have this certification within 6 weeks of employment.
• California drivers license required within six weeks of employment.

Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required Masters degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of related experience required which could include a combination of college coaching professional high school or club experience.

Performance Expectations- Knowledge Skills andAbilities:

• Ability to recruit and develop student-athletes academically and athletically
• Possess good communication and organizational skills
• Understanding of NCAA West Coast Conference and USD rules and regulations and academic expectations of the University

Hours: 40 hours per week

Closing date:August 15 2025