"Head Beach Volleyball Coach and Assistant Volleyball Coach"

Job Title: Head Beach Volleyball Coach and Assistant Volleyball Coach

Department: University Athletics 

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt Staff with full benefits including dependent tuition waivers

Expectation and Condition of Employment - Howard Payne University, a church-related institution 

affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, seeks to employ evangelical Christians who are 

dedicated to teaching and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith and the University’s 

sincere religious beliefs. 

Howard Payne University (hereafter, University) is committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith 

in the pursuit of truth. Employees are expected to embrace the Christian Mission Statement and Core Values 

of the University and must support the University’s affirmation of traditional Christian and Baptist beliefs by 

leading lives of service through active involvement in Christian activities both on campus and through a local 

church. 

Mission Statement - Howard Payne University is a Christ-centered academic community dedicated to 

excellence by developing and equipping the whole person for intellectual inquiry, personal and professional 

integrity, and service to God and humanity. 

Core Values of Howard Payne University 

We believe and affirm that the University as an institution and each individual called to serve the Lord at 

Howard Payne should strive to demonstrate a commitment to these five Core Values: 

1) Centered on Christ

cf. Col. 3:17, Matt. 7:24 

2) Focused on community

cf. Eph. 4:4-6, 1 Pet. 3:8 

3) Called to service

cf. Mark 10:45, Phil. 2:3-5 

4) Committed to excellence

cf. Gen. 1:31, 1 Cor. 9:24 

5) Dedicated to stewardship

cf. Gen. 2:15, 1 Pet. 4:10 

Applicants offered contingent employment based on the University obtaining a clean background check agree 

the contingent offer of employment may be revoked based on the information obtained in the background 

check. 

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Job Summary - The head coach is responsible for leading, guiding, and mentoring the Beach Volleyball 

program in a positive Christian manner, including compliance with National Collegiate Athletic Association 

(NCAA), and American Southwest Conference (ASC) regulations. The coach accepts and delegates tasks from 

the Director of Athletics and Assistant Director of Athletics. The coach provides leadership for a program that 

contributes to the holistic development of students. 

Minimum Qualifications – Bachelor's degree from an accredited University or at least three years of directly 

related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree is preferred. 

College participation or coaching experience is preferred. 

Application Procedure - To be considered for this position, applicants must submit each of the following 

documents: 

1. a letter of application addressing in detail how they meet the position requirements, 

2. unofficial transcripts, 

3. the names and contact information for three professional references, and 

4. an HPU Employment Application (available at: www.hputx.edu/jobs) to: 

Human Resources 

Howard Payne University 

1000 Fisk Avenue, Suite 210 

Brownwood, TX 76801 

Phone: (325) 649-8012

E-mail: hr@hputx.edu 

Application Deadline – Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.