<p>Head Coach, Women's Volleyball</p> <p>The Women's Volleyball Head Coach is responsible for providing Christ-centered leadership for the women's volleyball program in alignment with Johnson University's mission, athletic vision, and commitment to holistic student-athlete development. The coach will lead all aspects of the program, ensuring competitive excellence, spiritual mentoring, academic accountability, and the fostering of a healthy, growth-oriented team culture.</p> <p>To apply for this position, please send your resumes to Brandon Perry at [email protected].</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>Spiritual & Academic Leadership</p> <ul> <li>Exemplify and teach sound spiritual growth alongside athletic development. </li><li>Mentor and disciple players through life, academic, and athletic challenges. </li><li>Encourage, facilitate, and monitor academic progress for all team members. </li></ul> <p>Coaching & Player Development</p> <ul> <li>Plan, schedule, and lead all practices, skill sessions, strength/conditioning expectations, and game strategies specific to women's volleyball. </li><li>Develop and grow players' technical, tactical, and leadership skills. </li><li>Establish clear expectations regarding team standards, work ethic, and competitive performance. </li></ul> <p>Recruiting</p> <ul> <li>Evaluate and recruit quality student-athletes who align with Johnson University's mission. </li><li>Coordinate recruitment trips, on-campus visits, identification camps, and outreach events. </li><li>Pursue missional recruiting consistent with Johnson's foundational actions. </li></ul> <p>Program Administration</p> <ul> <li>Supervise assistant coaches, graduate assistants, and student workers, including hiring, training, and evaluation. </li><li>Manage program budget and report expenses in a timely manner. </li><li>Coordinate team travel, meal planning, and logistics. </li><li>Ensure proper management and care of volleyball equipment, uniforms, and practice/competition spaces. </li></ul> <p>Camps & Events</p> <ul> <li>Coordinate and grow annual women's volleyball summer camps and clinics. </li><li>Support athletic department recruitment events and other team-led activities. </li></ul> <p>Collaboration & Communication</p> <ul> <li>Communicate and collaborate with campus departments (Admissions, Student Life, Academics, etc.) to support student-athlete success. </li><li>Assist with fundraising initiatives and represent the program at donor or community events. </li><li>Participate in off-season game management for other sports as assigned by the Athletic Director. </li></ul> <p>Sports Information & Media</p> <ul> <li>Assist in management and reporting of program-related sports information, including statistics, social media, and promotional content in partnership with the SID. </li></ul> <p>Compliance</p> <ul> <li>Ensure all actions conform with Johnson University policies, NAIA guidelines, and AAC rules and regulations. </li><li>Maintain exemplary ethical conduct on and off the court. </li></ul> <p>Other Duties</p> <ul> <li>Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Athletic Director. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree required. </li><li>One to three years of coaching experience, preferably in collegiate women's volleyball. </li><li>Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required. </li><li>Demonstrated knowledge to evaluate and develop student-athlete volleyball skills. </li><li>Ability to maintain a valid driver's license. </li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills. </li><li>Strong commitment to the academic, spiritual, and personal success of student-athletes. </li><li>Ability to work collaboratively to uphold the mission, vision, and objectives of Johnson University Athletics. </li></ul> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity Provider</p> <p>Johnson University is a Christian university affiliated with Christian churches and churches of Christ. Its mission is to educate students for "Christian ministries and other strategic vocations framed by the Great Commission in order to extend the kingdom of God among all nations." Accordingly, Johnson University seeks to hire and educate individuals who share its vision and core values to carry out that mission. Johnson University does not unlawfully discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment practices.</p> <p>Johnson University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or disability-if such disability may be accommodated without undue hardship-in provision of educational opportunities, programs and activities, or employment opportunities and benefits, pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and subsequent amendments to that act, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and subsequent re-authorization of that act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and subsequent amendments to that act.</p> <p>The University, however, reserves the right under those provisions to make certain employment decisions based on religion, marital status, or sex consistent with the University's religious beliefs when establishing qualifications for certain positions. Further, as a Christian ministry, the University retains the right to select those who serve in ministerial positions, as that term has been defined by the courts in the context of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, based on criteria established by the University without regard to Title VII, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law governing the employment relationship.</p>