Position Summary:
Adams State University is seeking a Head Volleyball Coach. The fundamental responsibilities of the Head Coach position includes coaching, organizing and successfully directing the Women’s Volleyball program. The primary duty of each Head Coach is to teach, instruct and impart their knowledge of the sport to their student-athletes. Head Coaches at Adams State University will demonstrate commitment to and exemplify the University and Athletic Department Mission.
Specific Responsibilities:
- The Head Coach should demonstrate an ability to identify and recruit quality student-athletes in the Colorado region and beyond
- The Head Coach should be committed to running a long term successful and stable program
- The Head Coach should be committed to skill development
- The Head Coach Coaches shall promote and enforce policies and practices that support the academic success of all student – athletes and their progress toward graduation.
- The Head Coach will use care with all scheduling decisions to provide a quality experience for the student-athletes on their team, and be mindful of the academic calendar and requirements.
- The Head Coach shall actively promote the good health and well-being of student – athletes, deferring to the judgment of trainers and other medical advisors regarding a student athlete’s ability to participate in any athletic activity
- The Head Coach shall serve as a key mentor in the lives and careers of their student-athletes, motivating them to be successful academically, athletically and in their personal lives.
- The Head Coach will manage the day to day operations, practice and game preparation, team travel and will mentor, develop and evaluate assistant staff members of their program.
- The Head Coach will encourage community service amongst their student-athletes as it helps build empathy and compassion and provides skills such as networking, organization, project management, team building, and problem solving — all skills that are essential in today’s workforce.
- The Head Coach will oversee and demonstrate supervisory skills over a Full time Assistant Coach and Graduate Assistant
- The Head Coach will adhere to NCAA Division II Rules and compliance
- The Head Coach will have a duty to cooperate with and furnish the NCAA, the conference office or the institution with truthful and complete information concerning involvement in or knowledge of rules violations.
- The Head Coach will regularly participate in rules education and use of TeamWorks. Satisfactory rules knowledge and documenting compliance activities are mandatory and athletics personnel will be evaluated on their performance.
- The Head Coach shall provide instruction in the rules, standards, policies and requirements applicable to participants, the policies of Adams State University, the requirements of the NCAA, RMAC or other applicable conferences, and other sports and academic organizations and applicable laws.
- The Head Coach is considered a Responsible Employee under Title IX and as such has the duty to report any incidents that may fall under Title IX’s purview.
- The Head Coach is accountable for inventory control of equipment and apparel
- The Head Coach will manage the budget under their control with efficiency and prudence and perform all budgetary duties in Workday
- The Head Coach and staff will avoid the intent and appearance of unethical or compromising practice in relationships, actions, and communications.
- The Head Coach will demonstrate loyalty to the State of Colorado and Adams State University by diligently following the lawful instructions of the State of Colorado while using professional judgment, reasonable care, and exercising only the authority granted.
- The Head Coach serves in a uniquely public role and therefore shall set high standards in their professional conduct. They shall conduct themselves so as to avoid improper conduct relative to their coaching responsibilities, or to their role as a university representative.
- The Head Coach will develop and maintain a positive relationship with Adams State University Alumni and Grizzly Club Members, keeping in mind that they serve a position of vital importance to the success of our athletic programs.
Qualifications:
- Ability to perform the requirements of the position
- At least 3 years collegiate coaching experience required
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work with a variety of personalities and excellent communication skills required.
- Knowledge of and commitment to strict adherence to NCAA, RMAC, university and department rules and regulations as well as a solid commitment to student achievement in academics.
- The successful candidate will be a person of high ethical standards and show initiative and integrity to make important independent decisions
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies in a global environment
- Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegiality with employees, students, and the community. This includes the ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might arise or to bring the disagreement to management for assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires.
- An understanding of Adams State University’s vision and mission
Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $52,200-62,200. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit our Human Resources Benefits Page.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Adams State University’sWorkday application portal.
No other format of application material will be accepted.
Completed applications include the following:
Cover letter
Resume
Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be necessary at the time of appointment)
Three professional references, including phone number and email for each
For full consideration, applications should be received by 2/16/2026. Review of applications will begin immediately.
The position will remain open until filled. Applications received after the priority deadline may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee.
Questions about the position may be directed to Sky Higens at higenssr@adams.edu
Adams State University is committed to building and expanding the talent of its professional staff and actively seeks qualified applicants who bring unique perspectives, experiences, skills, and attributes that can augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff and can contribute to serving and preparing our students to engage and thrive in their learning, leadership, and service.
We strive to create a more representative workforce that mirrors the people who study, work, and lead our institution and welcome applications from candidates from all walks of life, especially members of communities who fall within state and federally protected classes such as: women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities.
We value qualified candidates, with varied language skills, who have a record of successful experience with varied communities and student populations, and who have a deep understanding of and commitment to the unique geographical and historical characteristics of the place we are situated in and the intersecting perspectives that define our university being a low-income, first-generation, and Hispanic-serving, rural anchor university. Therefore, we seek individuals committed to intentionally supporting students and colleagues who possess these characteristics through their teaching, service, and scholarship.
The successful candidate will join a campus that is dedicated to inclusive excellence and acknowledges Adams State’s purpose to foster the educational goals of its students and the well-being of the surrounding community.
Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at www.adams.edu/academics/
Disclosures:
In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968 candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final.
Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/. These procedures also describe the University's response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment.
Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status.
