Job Details

Head Coach Women's Volleyball

Lyon College invites applications for an appointment as the full-time head coach of its women's volleyball program. The primary responsibilities of the head coach include conducting practices, scheduling games, and recruiting for the women's volleyball program. Additional responsibilities include teaching a limited number of physical education courses and other duties as assigned. Applicants must have a combination of at least five years of collegiate volleyball coaching or playing experience and an understanding of recruiting student athletes at a small, liberal arts college. A bachelor's degree is required with a preference for a master's degree.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement practice plans, game strategies, and competitive goals for the team, focusing on skill development and performance improvement.
• Provide instruction in all aspects of volleyball, including serving, hitting, blocking, defense, and game tactics.
• Conduct regular evaluations of players' performance and provide feedback to enhance their development both individually and as a team.
• Teach and promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect for others.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive recruitment plan to identify and attract prospective student-athletes who are a good fit for the college's academic and athletic environment.
• Attend high school games, club tournaments, and recruiting events to scout and evaluate talent.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (required), Master's degree (preferred) in a related field.
• Previous coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, particularly at the Division III level (if applicable).
• Proven experience in recruiting and developing student-athletes in a competitive environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• A commitment to academic and personal development of student-athletes in line with the values of a liberal arts institution.

Benefits:

Lyon College currently offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, voluntary benefits, 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution and match, employer paid life insurance, employer paid long-term disability coverage, paid time off (includes vacation and sick time), 17 paid holidays annually, and a tuition grant for faculty, staff, and their dependents. More information on these benefits and eligibility can be found by contacting Human Resources.

Lyon College does not discriminate with respect to the hiring of applicants or with respect to the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. It is the continuing policy of Lyon College to comply with any applicable state and federal law regarding equal employment opportunities.

Lyon College is a private, selective liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). It is located in Batesville, Arkansas, a safe and historic town of 11,000 that serves as commercial, medical, social, and governmental hub for an eight-county area and named by USA Today as the best city to live in in Arkansas. The College currently enrolls almost 700 undergraduate students from 29 states and 14 foreign countries. Entering freshmen have an average high school GPA of 3.7. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to Human Resources, P.O. Box 2317, Batesville, AR 72503-2317 or electronically. Review of the application will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.