Head Men's Volleyball Coaching Instructor

About the role

John Carroll University is seeking a Head Men's Volleyball Coaching Instructor to direct, instruct and administer its men's volleyball program in line with NCAA, MCVL conference and university regulations. This is a leadership position that provides coaching instruction and administrative support to other coaches and staff. The role is full-time, with extensive travel and work outside normal business hours depending on the competitive and recruiting schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Lead practices and games, develop a shared program philosophy and supervise assistant coaches and athletic instructors.
• Design practice plans, game strategies and targeted athlete development programs with the strength and conditioning instructor, and follow injury protocols with athletic trainers.
• Mentor student-athletes, monitor their academics and discipline them according to due process.
• Recruit prospective student-athletes, set official visit itineraries, run tryouts and coordinate player selection.
• Manage administrative requirements such as travel, equipment and uniforms, and oversee a budget and spending.
• Take part in rule education, attend athletic department meetings, and represent the department internally and externally, including media and parent engagement.
• Develop community outreach, fundraising and promotional activities with University Development.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• At least one year of collegiate coaching experience, or two years as a head or assistant coach at the high school level, or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver's license and current CPR and AED certification.
• Understanding of NCAA, conference and university rules and regulations.
• Preferred: prior participation in the sport at high school, college or professional level, and proven ability to teach fundamentals and lead teams.

What we offer

• Starting salary of $48,000 - $55,000, commensurate with experience.
• Health and dental insurance, paid vacation, personal, sick and mission time, holidays.
• 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance and tuition remission for you, your spouse and children.