Director of Tennis (GA205)

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Administrative/Professional

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Department:

Athletics - Women's Tennis

Locations:

Farmville, VA

Posted:

Jul 25, 2024

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Exempt

PositionID:

179222

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About Longwood University:

A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.

Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,300 undergraduate and graduate students and 39,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Job Description:

Longwood University invites applications for the position of Director of Tennis (GA205). The successful candidate will be responsible for instructing, recruiting, and/or educating student athletes in the sport of tennis and the responsibilities of serving as an ambassador for Longwood University. This includes informing student athletes of their role as a Longwood Citizen Leader, as well as the necessary rules and regulations to compete within the university, NCAA, and Big South Conference.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Leadership: Must demonstrate the characteristics and qualities of a successful leader and demonstrate the ability to build and sustain a winning culture.
• Coaching Knowledge and Technique: Must exhibit an in-depth understanding of sports rules, game strategies, and performance principles. Must demonstrate the ability to plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions effectively.
• Recruiting: Scout, identify, and recommend student-athletes in such a manner that encourages diversity while maintaining a competitive team.
• Fiscal Responsibility: Ensure the tennis program and its staff carry out their duties in a fiscally responsible manner, complying with NCAA regulations, Commonwealth of Virginia laws, Longwood University and athletic department procedures.
• Academic Success of Student Athletes: Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes and assist in ensuring their academic success, working in collaboration with Academic Services.
• Rules Compliance: Manage the tennis program in full compliance with NCAA and Big South Conference rules and regulations, Commonwealth of Virginia laws, and Longwood University and athletic department policies and procedures.
• Community and University Involvement: Perform public relations functions to positively promote Longwood athletes to the media, alumni, and community. Collaborate with University Advancement to foster donor relations and ensure successful fundraising efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A Master's Degree is preferred; a Bachelor's Degree with equivalent training and work experience in a higher education setting is required.
• Work experience at a NCAA Division I University preferred with a minimum of three to five years coaching tennis or equivalent experience at the professional level.
• Knowledgeable of camp and clinic development programs.
• Ability to schedule future games with opposing teams.
• Demonstrated skill in teaching, coaching, and mentoring others.
• Must be able to perform physical activities associated with the sport of tennis.
• Must be able to meet the university eligibility requirements to drive fleet vehicles, including passenger vans and/or mini buses.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Additional Information:

This position is a full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt position. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:

• State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
• Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS)
• Life & Long-Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon.
• Educational benefits for most employees
• Fitness Center membership less expensive than most

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, position posted 7/25/2024.To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and attach (under Resume) a letter of interest, resume, and names and contact details of three references.

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