Assistant Tennis Coach Part-Time

Assistant Tennis Coach Part-Time

Posted on 12/16/2024

Accepting applications

About this position

The successful candidate will assist the Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach with managing a competitive Tennis program that adheres to all College, KCAC, and NAIA rules and regulations while providing a safe and accepting environment for student-athletes to grow and develop academically, athletically and one which encourages personal responsibility, sportsmanship and service to others.

This is a 10-month, part time, exempt position and is eligible for the full college benefits’ package.  Campus housing is included in the compensation package.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject sport

Assistant Tennis Coach Part-Time

Posted on 12/16/2024

Accepting applications

About this position

The successful candidate will assist the Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach with managing a competitive Tennis program that adheres to all College, KCAC, and NAIA rules and regulations while providing a safe and accepting environment for student-athletes to grow and develop academically, athletically and one which encourages personal responsibility, sportsmanship and service to others.

This is a 10-month, part time, exempt position and is eligible for the full college benefits’ package.  Campus housing is included in the compensation package.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject sport
• Working knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations
• Strong knowledge of tennis skills and strategies
• Good communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal.
• Strong coaching and recruiting skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to engage and communicate with prospective student-athletes and their families
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with year-round recruitment of high school and junior college players, including traveling to prospective games/events, phone calls and letters to both coaches and players
• Assists with delivering coaching instructions in a variety of learning styles
• Assists with pre/post workouts with a teaching approach
• Ensures tapes/video equipment are prepared for home and away games and exchange tapes with opponents
• Record statistics for each match
• Represents McPherson College and the men’s and women’s tennis program in a professional, mentoring style.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred

• At least one year of collegiate coaching experience and/or one year of collegiate tennis playing, including effective leadership, communications, coaching and recruiting.
• Physical Skills: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in light to moderate
• work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and
• materials of light weight (10-25 pounds).  Tasks involve demonstrating competitive
• tennis techniques and plays, requiring standing, moving, bending and jumping.
• Flexibility to travel is a requirement of this position.  A valid driver’s license is a requirement of the position.

Please complete the online application below to include your resume, your cover letter and the contact information of three professional references.

No phone calls.

McPherson College is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and encourages applications from women and people from traditionally under-represented groups.

Equal Opportunity

McPherson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, GINA (the Genetic Nondiscrimination Identification Act), sexual orientation, pregnancy and other related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. This policy also includes applicants.

Retaliation against any employee for filing or supporting a complaint of discrimination or harassment in violation of this policy is also prohibited.

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