Head Coach, Women's Volleyball

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

NA01440

Position Information

| Position Title | Head Coach, Women's Volleyball | | State | | | Employment Status | Full Time | | Position Status | Regular | | If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant) | | | Position Type | Staff | | Job Family | Athletic Coaching, Training, and Program Management | | Position Overview |

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

NA01440

Position Information

| Position Title | Head Coach, Women's Volleyball | | State | | | Employment Status | Full Time | | Position Status | Regular | | If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant) | | | Position Type | Staff | | Job Family | Athletic Coaching, Training, and Program Management | | Position Overview |
Marquette University, which includes undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, is a Catholic, Jesuit institution in an urban setting. It enrolls approximately 11,000 students in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. There are 1,600 faculty and staff members. Our mission is to strive for excellence in academics, athletics, leadership, and service to others in the Jesuit tradition, while embracing equity in opportunity, good sportsmanship, and ethical conduct. In keeping with this mission, the purpose of intercollegiate athletics is to provide a quality program which will challenge and develop the physical, mental and personal abilities of student-athletes; encourage them to complete their college degrees; foster the elements of integrity, sportsmanship and fair play; promote physical fitness, sports participation and athletics excellence; provide scholarships for a selected number of young people to secure a college education; engender school spirit among students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends; enhance the name of Marquette University; provide entertainment to spectators; and generate revenues to help defray the costs of the athletics program. This is to be done within the stated policies of Marquette University, the Big East Conference and the NCAA.

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Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We’re always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team – people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community. 

We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind. 

We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community.

Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement! For more information, please view the Total Rewards Guide. 

This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees’ career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion. 

| | Duties and Responsibilities |
Duties and Responsibilities to include the following:

Coach and prepare players for competition and motivate and provide guidance and assistance to all members of the team; attend all practice and intercollegiate games;

Recruit and select new student-athletes whose academic abilities and character are compatible with Marquette’s educational purpose;

Recommend the assignment of the amount of grant-in-aid for each student-athlete within the guidelines and limits available;

Assess and ensure the eligibility of the student-athletes in accordance with NCAA, BIG EAST Conference and Marquette University rules;

Assure the continued oversight of academic admissions and performance of student-athletes through graduation;

Recruit, select, appoint and supervise the Assistant Coach(es);

Structure the program annually as to the responsibilities and duties of Head Coach, Assistant Coach(es) and managers;

Prepare a schedule within established parameters and in coordination with the Director;

Work directly with sport administrator regarding administrative decisions related to sport, especially travel, marketing initiatives, media relations issues and special (fundraising) events;

Establish guidelines and policies for training (coordinate with Head Strength & Conditioning Coach);

Work with sport administrator to prepare and administer the budget (within established parameters) ;

Attend all conference coaches meetings; select, purchase and maintain inventory of equipment and uniforms;

Evaluate Assistant Coach(es) annually;

Promote volleyball and Marquette, working with Media Relations, marketing staff and media;

Perform speaking engagements inside and outside Marquette community as required | | Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities |
Bachelor’s degree | | Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities |
Master’s degree

Previous Division I volleyball coaching experience

Ability to instruct and coach student-athletes within an academic setting

Values compatible with and supportive of Marquette’s mission as a culturally diverse, Catholic, Jesuit University | | Department | Intercollegiate Athletics | | Posting Date | 02/20/2025 | | Closing Date | | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | EOE Statement |
It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. |

Required Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents 1. References

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

   • 0-1
   • 1-3
   • 3-5
   • 5-7
   • 7+

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