Head Coach - Volleyball

JobID: 18

Category: Athletics

JobSchedule: Full time

Posted Date: 2026-06-09T16:42:05+00:00

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Faulkner University is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Head Coach for Women's Volleyball. The primary role of this individual is to establish and execute a team philosophy centered on growing young women spiritually, physically, intellectually, and professionally. This involves providing leadership for all aspects of the program, including recruitment, training, competitive preparation, academic support, staff supervision, budgeting, fundraising, and program administration. The ideal candidate will cultivate a culture of discipline, unity, and high achievement while modeling Faulkner's Christian mission. Faulkner University is an NAIA Division I member and is competing in the Southern States Athletic Conference. Faulkner University is a Christian university affiliated with the churches of Christ.

This is a full-time, 9-month position (Aug - April).

Summary of Duties:

• Ensure program compliance with NAIA, SSAC, University, and Athletic Department rules, policies, and procedures
• Oversee yearly budget for program
• Evaluate assistant coaches in the performance of their duties
• Provide mentorship, motivation, and direction to student athletes
• Coordinate practice schedules, match operations, travel arrangements, and official assignments
• Recruit and retain high-quality, mission aligned student-athletes
• Organize camps, clinics, community events, and other revenue-support opportunities
• Represent Volleyball professionally with campus partners, media, recruits, and supporters
• Develop annual recruiting goals and adhere to all SSAC and NAIA guidelines
• Track academic progress and assist with eligibility processes
• Assist with preparations for home events

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a head or assistant volleyball coach; collegiate experience preferred
• Ability to work frequent evening and weekend hours as well as travel
• Active member of the church of Christ

For initial application submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter

Employment is dependent upon a satisfactory background check and verification of work authorization through E-Verify.

Non-discrimination statement: Faulkner University is a church-affiliated liberal arts institution committed to employing a highly qualified and diverse administration, faculty and staff, which reflects the University's religious traditions, values, affiliation, and purpose. Thus, the institution invites individuals affiliated with the churches of Christ to submit applications regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability. Faulkner University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability in connection with its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities. However, Faulkner University exercises a preference in employment for those qualified applicants who are members of the churches of Christ whose lifestyles are consistent with the mission of the University and with the beliefs and values of the churches of Christ. Please refer to our website for further information. www.faulkner.edu