Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach

EXPIRED

| | | Position:   Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach | |

Location: 

Irvine, CA

| | | Position:   Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach | |

Location: 

Irvine, CA Apply Now

| | Job Id:   263 | | # of Openings:   1 | |

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ROLE:   The Head Coach is responsible for providing Christian leadership principles to a winning tennis program within the framework of the mission of the university and the intercollegiate athletic department.  In addition, the head coach is to establish an environment in which student-athletics develop as well as mature spiritually, academically, socially and athletically with the purpose of each performer and team reaching their potential.  All activities of this position are to make a contribution to the fulfillment of the mission of the university and the intercollegiate athletic department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• To lead and develop the tennis program within the framework of the mission of the university and the intercollegiate athletic department.
• Read and follow all provisions as outlined by the policies and procedures manual of the intercollegiate athletic department.
• Submit a projected yearly budget and stay within budgeted allotments as set by the athletic director and institution.
• Know NAIA rules and regulations to ensure compliance with departmental, university, conference and national policies.
• Recruit student-athletes in accord with university, department, and conference requirements and policies.
• Ensure assistant coaches and student-athletes are positive Christian representatives of the university at all times.
• Promote unity within the athletic department by working in corporation together and by supporting all university personnel.
• To establish an environment in which student-athletes develop as well as grow spiritually, academically, socially, and athletically.
• Maintain the development and welfare of the student-athlete as the number one priority of the program.
• Ensure academic success, focusing on classroom achievement and graduation requirements.
• Provide leadership that promotes positive Christian attitudes and good sportsmanship with all student-athletes.
• Work with student-athletes in a fair, understanding, tolerant, sympathetic, and patient manner.
• To develop, establish, and maintain a winning tennis program within the framework of the mission of the university and the intercollegiate athletic department.
• Develop teamwork, morale, sportsmanship, courtesy, fair play, academic excellence and strict adherence to rules of training and conduct.
• Demonstrate teaching excellence.
• Conduct yourself in all facets of your work according to the highest standards of the profession.
• Perform all other duties and/or responsibilities as needed and/or as assigned by the athletic director and/or university administration.
• Promote community-wide public relations
• Fundraise
• Organize the eagle Tennis Brunch

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:             

• High degree of interpersonal skills to represent the university, train and administer in a warm and effective manner
• Able to anticipate ebb and flow of office work and delegate work accordingly
• Capable of supervising the work of others
• Willingness to attend coaching seminars and to improve coaching related tasks
• Capable of working without supervision
• Ability to inspire others to work together to get the work done
• Ability to supervise assistant coaches or other employees
• Awareness that behavior and dress should be appropriate for the environment of a Christian university
• Ability to explain national eligibility guidelines to coaches, students, parents and prospective families
• Ability to lift, pull, grasp, stoop and reach to utilize coaching aides and sports equipment
• May require climbing stairs and walking to various offices on campus

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

| | Pay Range:  $66,560 - $70,000 per year | |
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