Women's Volleyball Head Coach

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The IRD for this job is: 01/08/2025

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

At UC Santa Cruz, we strive to enrich the total educational experience by promoting physical activity, encouraging health and wellness, building community, and cultivating leadership. Through our diverse offerings of athletics, classes, workshops, outdoor adventure trips, intramural sports leagues, tournaments, clubs, drop-in activities, and recreational facilities, we strive to provide opportunities for UCSC students, staff and faculty, retirees, alumni, and local community members to participate. As one of the largest student employers on campus, we also have many work-study and non-work student jobs in our facilities and programs. Our goal is to provide a wide variety of professional programs and physical activities that promote and enhance community, learning, leadership, lifelong wellness, and academic success.

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JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Athletics and Recreation, the Head Coach leads a competitive intercollegiate athletics sports program. The head coach is devoted to the full time performance of the duties as outlined in the job description, and any additional duties required by the Director of Athletics and Recreation that may be assigned. The head coach allocates resources to meet schedules and achieve success, identifies program objectives, and develops and directs strategies for successful programs. The head coach is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the sports program, and provides guidance to other personnel including assistant coaches. The head coach's duties and responsibilities shall be conducted in accordance with the NCAA's, University's, and Department's policies, procedures, and rules as established.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: Salary By Agreement $60,000 - $80,000/annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri and weekends as needed
• Shift Includes: Day, evenings and weekends as needed

Employee Classification: Contract appointment

Job End Date: 06/30/2026, with the possibility of extension

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: HEAD COACH 5 (000332)

Travel: Up to 75% of the time

JOB DUTIES

90% -

• Leads a competitive varsity athletic team program that promotes the values of leadership, scholarship, teamwork, discipline, commitment, resilience, positive sportsmanship and high ethical standards.
• Demonstrates a commitment to fostering an educational environment that prioritizes the academic, athletic, and personal development of student-athletes from diverse backgrounds and identities, ensuring an inclusive and supportive atmosphere.
• Proposes the strategies and goals for the sports program on a short and long-term basis.
• Plans, schedules and supervises practices that condition and train athletes, ensure safety, develop skills and teach Principles of Community.
• Prepares student-athletes in strategic preparation, coaches team at competitive events and performs game management.
• Evaluates student-athlete's performance and designs instructional opportunities to improve technical and strategic implementation based on sound motor learning and biomechanical principles.
• Schedules all contests; works in concert with sport operations staff for scheduling and event management and assists in hosting home competitions and tournaments.
• Ensures adherences to all governing rules, university, department, conference, NCAA policies and procedures.
• Develops and implements an effective recruitment plan within the framework of the university, department, conference, NCAA rules. This includes the effective identification, evaluation, recruitment and retainment of student athletes to maintain a competitive athletic program.
• Exemplifies professionalism and sportsmanship during contests, at practice and in all interactions with players, opponents, officials, parents, spectators, and administrators. Represents and promotes professional conduct, university good will and high standards at all promotional and media-related events.
• Hires, leads, and supervises all other members of the coaching staff within the sport program. Effectively mentors and develops coaching staff to serve the goals and expectations of the UCSC Athletics and Recreation departments.
• Provides game results information/quotes/articles to the Sports Information Director.
• Ensures attendance by student-athletes at all mandatory meetings/orientations and has at least two players to serve on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
• Assesses prospective student-athletes athletic and academic ability in keeping with DIII competitive and UCSC admission standards.
• Creates and maintains detailed files on all prospective student-athletes with contact dates and times and other pertinent information.
• Understands basic eligibility rules and provides immediate student-athlete information to the Compliance and Eligibility Coordinator upon request. Creates and maintains detailed files on all prospective student-athletes with contact dates and times and other pertinent information.
• Observes contests, reviews video and hosts campus visits for prospective student-athletes.
• Understands and adheres to all recruiting legislation, and passes the annual NCAA DIII Bylaws Test.
• Reports and documents student-athlete conduct violations, incidents that may be crimes, and crimes (including hazing) to the appropriate personnel or authority.
• Proposes budgets and grants, reconciles expenses and proposes purchases for sport program.
• Proactively tracks, reviews and monitors budget to identify discrepancies, and works with Business Operations to resolve budget issues and realign expenses, revenue, and fundraising.
• Strategically develops and supervises all fundraising events for the program and department including: event marketing, facility reservations, budget planning, staffing, etc.
• Keeps inventory of team acquired practice gear, uniforms, and sport equipment.
• Travels to contests by driving University, rental and/or personal vehicle. This may include University vans or rental vans
• Travels for recruiting or conference attendance by driving rental and/or personal vehicle.
• Reads and understands guidelines, rules and other information in the UCSC student handbook, student-athlete handbook and administrative handbook.
• Adheres to all legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines of the Federal and State Government, University of California Office of the President, UCSC, NCAA and Athletic Department.

10% -

• Attends all administrative meetings and serves on committees upon request.
• Assists University Relations and Athletic Department in all department fundraisers.
• Performs administrative duties including maintaining the online Google calendar.
• Submits departmental and University paperwork that is complete, accurate, and on time.
• Regularly participates in anti-hazing training and workshops.
• Attends training sessions which include but are not limited to: Staff Human Resources Orientation, Employee Expectations and Goals, Business Practices, Procedures, and Expectations, Google, software, etc.
• Teaches physical education courses in the required Physical Education program, engaging students outside the varsity teams in fitness and recreational activity classes.
• Supervises and mentors all Assistant and Volunteer Administrators.
• Develops and recommends to the Athletic Director team expectations. Communicates approved expectations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Highly advanced and effective interpersonal, motivational and team leadership skills to work effectively with athletic participants, staff and parents of student athletes.
• Ability to demonstrate creativity, sound judgment and decision-making; be an effective problem solver.
• Highly effective communicating verbally and in writing and for live media presentations.
• Recognized expertise in team sport and coaching principles for student athletes.
• Supervisory and leadership skills to mentor and develop assistant coaches and / or program instruction staff.
• Current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and, at all times avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in kinesiology, sports administration, physical education, athletic training or related field.
• At least 4 years experience competing as an intercollegiate student-athlete. At least 2 years experience as head coach of an intercollegiate team.
• Experience in fundraising Including experience working and/or directing sport specific clinics and camps.
• Experience in budget management.
  

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
• Must possess CPR/First Aid/AED certification or have the ability to obtain it within 60-calendar days of hire.
• Must possess NCAA Coaches Certification (Recruiting) or have the ability to obtain it within 60-calendar days of hire.
• Must possess a valid California Class A license to drive and be able to participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program.
• Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.
• Ability to work in conditions of variable temperature/weather with possible exposure to strong, unpleasant odors, high levels of noise and vibrations, and exposure to dust and allergens.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements necessary to move light to moderate objects up to 60 lbs., with or without accommodation.
• The selected candidate will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site.
• Ability to work a variable schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• Clery Act: This position has been identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA); required to report crimes, incidents, and disciplinary referral statistics as required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC * 1092(f)).
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations on and off campus.
• Ability to travel within a defined regional or service area.
• Ability to travel nationally.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting.
• The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination