Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach

WHITMAN COLLEGE

Located in the historic community ofWalla Walla, Whitman’s vibrant and beautiful tree-lined campus is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, welcoming and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving approximately 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and a fiercely loyal and growing number of engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.

Whitman Collegeis cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college’s working and learning environment. Whitman College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO).

POSITION PURPOSE

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WHITMAN COLLEGE

Located in the historic community ofWalla Walla, Whitman’s vibrant and beautiful tree-lined campus is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, welcoming and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving approximately 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and a fiercely loyal and growing number of engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.

Whitman Collegeis cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college’s working and learning environment. Whitman College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO).

POSITION PURPOSE

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Assist the Head Coach with all aspects of the Women’s Tennis Program. This position is 0.48 FTE that works 1000 annual hours.

COMPENSATION

Successful applicants can expect to start at $19.61 per hour.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of coaching, practice and game preparation, recruitment of prospective student-athletes, travel planning and other administrative duties assigned by the Head Coach.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Must be able to explain and/or demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.Specifically,

• Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and the ability to identify and recruit qualified student-athletes, including the ability to communicate effectively with recruits, parents, and coaches.
• Outstanding skill instruction, strong playing background, and the ability to motivate players in both a practice setting and competitive games.
• Appreciation for the role of intercollegiate athletics in a highly selective academic environment, and the desire to help student-athletes strive for balance in that rigorous setting.
• Strong administrative and computer skills, as well as excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be highly motivated, respectful, have the ability to work both independently and in team settings, and have sound decision-making ability in all aspects of the Women’s Tennis Program.
• Ability to advance the College’s core values of diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level or similar high-performance tennis experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree.

Please note that while the description details both required and preferred qualifications, we want applicants to be aware that they do not need to have all of the preferred qualifications to be considered for this position. If you meet the minimum qualifications and have passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS

Whitman College offers a competitive benefits program that is designed to attract qualified candidates and retain talented employees.

Medical/Dental/VisionInsurances.

Basiclife,accidental death and dismembermentandlong term disabilityinsurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage.

403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Planwith a 10% matching contribution aftereligibility requirementsare met.

Paid Time Off: vacation and sick accrual based on hours worked.

Tuition Remission – Dependent Children.

Employeetuition waiverfor one Whitman course per semester.

Employee Assistance Program.

Relocation Assistance for eligible candidates.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR JOB CANDIDATES

Contact Human Resources regarding requests for disability accommodation in the employment application process.

APPLICATION REVIEW

Application review will begin July 11, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

START DATE

September 1, 2024.

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