Head Women's Volleyball Coach

Head Coach Womens Volleyball

Lyon College invites applications for an appointment as the full-time head coach of its womens volleyball program. The primary responsibilities of the head coach include conducting practices scheduling games and recruiting for the womens volleyball program. Additional responsibilities include teaching a limited number of physical education courses and other duties as assigned. Applicants must have a combination of at least five years of collegiate volleyball coaching or playing experience and an understanding of recruiting student athletes at a small liberal arts college. A bachelors degree is required with a preference for a masters degree.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement practice plans game strategies and competitive goals for the team focusing on skill development and performance improvement.
• Provide instruction in all aspects of volleyball including serving hitting blocking defense and game tactics.
• Conduct regular evaluations of players performance and provide feedback to enhance their development both individually and as a team.
• Teach and promote sportsmanship teamwork and respect for others.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive recruitment plan to identify and attract prospective student-athletes who are a good fit for the colleges academic and athletic environment.

• Attend high school games club tournaments and recruiting events to scout and evaluate talent.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree (required) Masters degree (preferred) in a related field.
• Previous coaching experience preferably at the collegiate level.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations particularly at the Division III level (if applicable).
• Proven experience in recruiting and developing student-athletes in a competitive environment.
• Strong leadership communication and organizational skills.
• A commitment to academic and personal development of student-athletes in line with the values of a liberal arts institution.
  

Benefits:

Lyon College currently offers the following benefits for full-time positions subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical benefit dental benefit vision benefit voluntary benefits 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution and match employer paid life insurance employer paid long-term disability coverage paid time off (includes vacation and sick time) 17 paid holidays annually and a tuition grant for faculty staff and their dependents. More information on these benefits and eligibility can be found by contacting Human Resources at .

**This advertisement outlines the general duties expected of this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all the position responsibilities qualifications or tasks. The requirements are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

Lyon College does not discriminate with respect to the hiring of applicants or with respect to the terms conditions or privileges of employment because of race color religion gender age disability sexual orientation or national origin. It is the continuing policy of Lyon College to comply with any applicable state and federal law regarding equal employment opportunities.

Lyon College is a private selective liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). It is located in Batesville Arkansas a safe and historic town of 11000 that serves as commercial medical social and governmental hub for an eight-county area and named by USA Today as the best city to live in in Arkansas. The College currently enrolls almost 700 undergraduate students from 29 states and 14 foreign countries. Entering freshmen have an average high school GPA of 3.7. Interested candidates should send a cover letter resume and the names addresses and phone numbers of three references to Human Resources P.O. Box 2317 Batesville AR 72503-2317 or electronically. Review of the application will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Required Experience:

Junior IC