Head Coach for Men’s Volleyball

Emmanuel University, located in Northeast Georgia, is accepting applications for Head Coach for Men’s Volleyball. This successful candidate will be responsible for the recruitment, retention and academic success of student-athletes. In addition to coaching, this position maintains control and oversight of the budget and scheduling of athletic games. The coach will be responsible to maintain compliance with all NCAA Division II and Conference Carolinas regulations. The Head Coach for Men’s Volleyball will oversee all fundraising and community engagement events by the Men’s volleyball program as well as set academic goals to ensure academic success within the program.

Emmanuel University is a Christ-centered University holding to evangelical values and beliefs. The candidate will be required to demonstrate an ability to effectively lead, coach, teach, and mentor undergraduate students and must be a committed Christian who can identify with and adhere to the mission of the institution: Emmanuel University is a community of Christ-centered higher learning that integrates faith, learning, and living within a biblical worldview and fosters spiritual, intellectual, and professional growth. For more information see our “About Us” link at https://eu.edu/.

Essential Functions and Primary Duties:

• Conduct their programs in accordance with the NCAA regulations, Conference Carolinas guidelines, and within the philosophy of Emmanuel University.
• Provide a positive atmosphere that promotes a sense of fairness, organization, commitment, motivation, accomplishment, and fun.
• Stay current concerning rule changes, training techniques, and game strategies in their respective sports
• Effectively teach student-athletes the mission of the athletic department, the institution, and the purpose of service.
• Develop spiritual maturity and effective character through proper instruction and mentorship as relevant to the team.
• Educate student-athletes on the department, institution, NCAA DII, and Conference Carolinas rules and regulations.
• Effectively instruct student-athletes in all essential sport specific skills needed to be a successful University student-athlete.
• Clearly communicate instruction of sports related skills during all practices and competitions.
• Teach student-athletes proper strength and conditioning training techniques and form to ensure a safe and effective training environment.
• Instruct student on proper nutrition and proper diet needed to perform successfully in the sport.
• Apply developmental and instructional strategies as learn through coaching development and professional development opportunities.