Head Womens Volleyball Coach

Details Posted: 11-Mar-25 Location: Gunnison, Colorado Type: Full-time Salary: 70297 Categories: Coaching Coaching - Volleyball Sector: Collegiate Sports Salary Details: Compensation: $70,297 annual salary. This position is FLSA exempt. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years. Required Education: 4 Year Degree Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Head Women's Volleyball Coach. The position reports to the Director of Athletics, works closely with the Deputy Director of Athletics, the Associate Athletics Director for Business Operations and Assistant Athletic Director for Communications. Responsibilities: The Head Women's Volleyball Coach is responsible for providing leadership, planning, organizing and for administering all aspects of the Western's Womens' Volleyball program. The incumbent will be responsible for fostering and supporting student-athlete welfare, recruiting highly qualified student-athletes, practice scheduling and competitions, coaching athletes in practice and games, maintaining a strong academic environment, supervising coaching staff, maintaining budget, conducting and managing all facets of camps, cultivating alumni, direct involvement working with program-specific fundraising as well as participation in Athletic Department fundraising. Application Procedure: Apply online at www.Western.edu/jobs. Required attachments for online application include a letter of application addressed to Greg Hinze, Deputy Athletics Director, resume, and contact information for three references. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Please direct questions to the search committee chair at .... Application deadline is March 31, 2025. Additional Information on Western and Community Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates, 33% are graduate students, and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries, 50 states, and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17, Western's faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized, rigorous, and immersive education. Visit to learn more about the university. Western Colorado University is located in Colorado, about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated community organizations enrich the lives of many in the tight-knit community. Living in the valley, one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals, exhibitions, performances, wellness activities, and more. In the winter, many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of cross-country trails. In the summer, bikers, hikers, and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails, while others delight in fishing, boating, and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the river and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by the highly-ranked School District. An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree required. Strong communication skills, ability to support significant evening and weekend work. Proven administrative, organizational and recruiting skills. Ability to establish good rapport and relationships with players, administrators, staff, alumni and the general public. Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree preferred. Three years collegiate Volleyball coaching experience preferred. Knowledge of NCAA Division II Volleyball practices and regulations. NCAA II recruiting certified. CPR certified.