Director of Operations - Women's Volleyball

Salary/Position Classification

• $42,000 - $44,300 annual, Exempt

Purpose of Position

To purpose of the Director of Operations - Women's Volleyball position is to direct the day-to-day operations for the UND women's volleyball program. These tasks include, but are not limited to, arranging all regular season & postseason team travel, practice and game day duties, including keeping statistics for data analysis, serving as summer camp director, developing a competitive game schedule under the direction of the Head Coach, overseeing travel and equipment budget, serving as a liaison with REA/BESC staff concerning team and visiting team practice and game scheduling, and serving as a liaison with the ticket office and compliance office as well as the business office. Must have a commitment to compliance with all NCAA Rules and Regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee all administrative aspects of the women's volleyball program.
• Arrange & manage all aspects of team travel to include: Lodging accommodations, buses, rental vans/vehicles, commercial and/or charter flights, meals, itineraries, handling of all money and completing post-trip expense reconciliations & reports.
• Coordinate complimentary tickets for players and coaches for all home & away games.
• Prepare & submit all team travel forms and advances to UND Athletics Business Office.
• Renew coaching memberships, as applicable.
• Organize professional development and meetings trips for all coaches and staff (hotels, flights, tickets, etc.).
• Coordinate end of the season banquet, which includes working with UND Alumni Association & Foundation, sending out invites, ordering of awards, & arranging catering.
• Assist all members of the coaching staff in all aspects of the program.
• Follow all NCAA, conference, and UND rules & regulations. 
• Keep statistics during practice & games for use in Data Volley and/or Volleymetrics.
• Provide scouting reports of current and future opponents, using data analysis & skill assessment.
• Participate and assist in all on campus recruiting.
• Participate in off-campus recruiting, as assigned by Head Coach.
• Assist coaching staff in the instruction specific to volleyball team, that includes teaching proper skills & techniques, basic physical health concepts, team and individual leadership concepts/skills, general safety instruction.
• Provide instruction related to specific position groups, if applicable & as assigned by Head Coach.
• Communicate with league, athletics administration, and conference on conference game schedules each year. 
• Serve as the facilities liaison between the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center (BESC), Fritz Pollard Athletic Center, and the University Wellness Center.
• Responsible for the master calendar throughout the year, organizing practice times with other sports at UND and facilities.
• Keep track of practice hours, including individual workouts, strength & conditioning sessions, and team practice hours.
• Complete and submit any necessary compliance forms including, but not limited to, occasional meal forms, community service hours, & other compliance related issues.
• Coordinate a master class schedule of all student-athletes.
• Oversee coordination of academic study table for each academic semester.
• Responsible for scheduling practices and gym time for home and away teams.
• Develop and oversee equipment and operational budget.
• Assist with all equipment purchases and other expenses.
• Manage temporary and/or student employees, if applicable.
• Serve as primary point of contact with representatives of exclusive apparel & equipment contracts (i.e. Adidas).
• Monitor all volleyball staff on the timely & accurate completion of all University Purchasing Card statements. 
• Plan, develop, and coordinate all aspects of UND Volleyball Camps and Clinics.
• Proactively work with all applicable facilities to set up all camp schedules.
• Complete and/or verify data entry for all camper registrations through current camp software (i.e. SideArm).
• Work with UND Athletics Compliance & Business offices in the preparation & completion of all paperwork for workers and independent contractors.
• Ensure all workers are hired in a timely fashion and have passed a criminal history background check (CHBC).

Required Competencies

• Must have effective professional working relationship with student-athletes, staff, administration, alumni, and general public.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and computer skills.
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize.
• Ability to teach and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Must have commitment to NCAA compliance and follow all NCAA, conference and UND rules and regulations.
• Must have commitment to academic success of student-athletes.
• Must provide support and encouragement and ensure the safety and well-being of the student athletes.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience working at collegiate volleyball camps.
• 1 year of collegiate volleyball working experience as an employee or graduate assistant.
• Experience with NCAA Rules & Regulations.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Successful completion of criminal history background check (CHBC).

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Volleymetrics and/or Data Volley.
• Collegiate volleyball playing experience.
• Experience with data processing of volleyball statistics.
• Experience working with collegiate volleyball at the NCAA Division I level.
• Experience with hiring and supervision of students and/or camp personnel.
• Experience coordinating with visiting/road teams for scheduling and access to facility/court.