Head Women’s Volleyball Coach

Job Description

Overview

Bechler Leadership has partnered with Auburn University at Montgomery Athletics to assist in identifying and hiring the next head women’s volleyball coach.

All documents must be submitted through the AUM online application system. No credentials, emails, or phone calls will be accepted by the Director of Athletics or search committee members. For general inquiries and further questions, contact Bechler Leadership, 765-661-2841 or at search@bechlerleadership.com.

Review of applications will begin immediately with a best consideration date of ten days (April 24, 2026) from initial posting.

Auburn University at Montgomery reserves the right to stop accepting applications once interviewing has begun.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop, coach and administer a successful NCAA DII women’s volleyball program.
• Recruit and develop student-athletes who will successfully represent AUM athletically, academically and socially.
• Hire, train and supervise assistant coach and other program personnel.
• Monitor and foster student-athletes’ academic success, physical and mental well-being.
• Commitment to a positive student-athlete experience.
• Ensuring compliance with department, institutional, Gulf South Conference and NCAA DII rules.
• Always lead with discipline and sportsmanship.
• Administer all program budgets, travel, scheduling and purchasing, in line with the guidelines provided by the athletic department and the Office of Financial Services.
• Plan and schedule practice, training and competition, in accordance with applicable NCAA and Gulf South Conference regulations .
• Work closely with the department staff to schedule events and facility usage.
• Monitor the safety of conditions of the facility or area in which the assigned sport is conducted.
• Initiate, coordinate and participate in fundraising and community engagement activities.
• Additional responsibilities to be assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year institution required.

Three years of experience coaching at the college level or as a high school head coach, with a competitive record.

Proven ability to lead, recruit and manage people.

Knowledge and commitment to rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA Division II and the Gulf South Conference.

Valid driver’s license.

Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining CPR/AED and First Aid certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree.

Previous coaching experience as head coach at intercollegiate level.

Previous coaching experience at the NCAA DII level.

For full consideration upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three professional references.

Why Work at AUM?

Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Human Resources/ Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO ) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.