Head Coach - Men's & Women's Tennis

Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.

The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

Purpose of Role

Under general supervision, the Head Coach actively recruits student athletes, schedules games and practices and makes recommendations for scholarships; contributes to the educational mission of the University by offering education, direction and instruction in the area of tennis. Both Men's and Women's Tennis programs will participate in DII and in the PSAC (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference) beginning the upcoming 26-27. Supervisory responsibility for assistant coaches, graduate assistants, and volunteer coaches. 

About This Opportunity

• Contributes to the educational mission of the University by coordinating the instruction of student-athletes in the area of tennis training and competition;
• Recruits student-athletes for both men's and women's tennis program;
• Instructs methods and strategies and coaches student-athletes in the sport;
• Makes decisions regarding scholarships;
• Schedules practices and games;
• Responsible for the transport and supervises players while on the road;
• Supervises assistant coaching staff and performs performance appraisals;

Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.

The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

Purpose of Role

Under general supervision, the Head Coach actively recruits student athletes, schedules games and practices and makes recommendations for scholarships; contributes to the educational mission of the University by offering education, direction and instruction in the area of tennis. Both Men's and Women's Tennis programs will participate in DII and in the PSAC (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference) beginning the upcoming 26-27. Supervisory responsibility for assistant coaches, graduate assistants, and volunteer coaches. 

About This Opportunity

• Contributes to the educational mission of the University by coordinating the instruction of student-athletes in the area of tennis training and competition;
• Recruits student-athletes for both men's and women's tennis program;
• Instructs methods and strategies and coaches student-athletes in the sport;
• Makes decisions regarding scholarships;
• Schedules practices and games;
• Responsible for the transport and supervises players while on the road;
• Supervises assistant coaching staff and performs performance appraisals;
• Participates in sport specific and department-wide fundraising initiatives;
• Conduct camps/clinics in the sport of tennis;
• Develop avenues for community engagement and student-athlete personal/career development;
• Works with Vice President of Athletics, or designee, regarding specific sport budget to ensure fiscal responsibility for all aspects of program including facility rental;
• Operates the program under the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, and the PSAC; understanding that a coach can be suspended for a period of time without pay or terminated if found to be involved in significant or repetitive violations of NCAA regulations;
•  Responsible for providing all material relevant to the team (ensuring institutional, NCAA and PSAC compliance) in a timely manner
• Faculty and staff are expected to maintain the confidentiality of all confidential and proprietary information (including but not limited to: student personal information, student grades, employee personal information, etc.), both during and after their employment with the University. If a faculty or staff member has a question about the confidentiality of a particular matter, he/she should consult their supervisor. Any violation of this rule shall subject the faculty /staff member to disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination of employment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Athletics or designee

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree, master's preferred in related field is required with coaching experience.
• At least one-year of coaching experience in tennis at an NAIA, NJCCA and/or NCAA Division I, II, III institution.
• Valid driver's license required. License must meet insurance company rules and regulations for driving underwriting criteria
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Evidence of, and ability to articulate, a strong, current, practical knowledge of the sport of tennis.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully coach college level student-athletes.
• Knowledge of coaching and teaching techniques and the ability to effectively use them.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
• Ability to drive a personal or university vehicle for the purpose of college business on a regular basis and ability to travel when necessary.
• Knowledge of recruiting techniques and the ability to effectively use them.
• Current certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid.

Total Compensation

Daemen University offers a robust total compensation package that includes:

• Health insurance with an option of two plans: an HSA plan with the deductible funded by employer HSA contributions, or a copay plan.
• Dental insurance through the Guardian network.
• Vision insurance through the Guardian network, and an option between the VSP or Davis plans.
• An 8% employer contribution to the retirement savings account when employees contribute just 5%.
• Fully paid long term disability insurance, guaranteed-issue life insurance for new hires up to a volume of $150,000.
• Tuition waiver for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. Entrance in Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities to pursue education at other institutions.
• Generous time off for administrative and staff employees.

Daemen University strongly encourages all campus community members to get vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster vaccine.

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