Head Men's Tennis Coach

EXPIRED

Position Overview

Primary Function:

Plan, organize, and direct the University-sponsored men’s tennis program. Oversee and manage all recruiting, scheduling, and facility decisions for both the men’s and women’s tennis programs. Direct the work schedules of the associate tennis coach and the assistant tennis coach.

Position Appointment Details: - Career Band: AT3 - Full-Time, 9.5-month position - Significant travel is required for recruiting and competition.

Position Description

Typical Duties & Responsibilities:

• Instruct student-athletes individually or in groups in the techniques of tennis.
• Organize and execute effective team practice and coaching.

Position Overview

Primary Function:

Plan, organize, and direct the University-sponsored men’s tennis program. Oversee and manage all recruiting, scheduling, and facility decisions for both the men’s and women’s tennis programs. Direct the work schedules of the associate tennis coach and the assistant tennis coach.

Position Appointment Details: - Career Band: AT3 - Full-Time, 9.5-month position - Significant travel is required for recruiting and competition.

Position Description

Typical Duties & Responsibilities:

• Instruct student-athletes individually or in groups in the techniques of tennis.
• Organize and execute effective team practice and coaching.
• Assess tennis players’ skills and assign team positions.
• Evaluate own and opposing team capabilities to determine winning game strategy.
• Participate in scheduling, planning, and travel arrangements for away competitions.
• Identify, evaluate, and encourage application and acceptance of student athletes in accordance with University, NCAA, and SAA policies and regulations.
  
• Monitor team budget; purchase and ensure maintenance of tennis equipment and uniforms.
• Participate in speaking engagements for the Sewanee Club and support community initiatives.
• Instruct physical education course and perform collateral departmental duties as required.

Judgment Required:

Performance of the essential duties of this position is dependent upon independent ingenuity and developmental efforts.

Personal Interaction/Communication: - Student Contact: Daily, recruiting, conducting campus visits, instructing physical education classes, coaching - Internal: Periodic; addressing student athletes’ schedule problems, academic problems, or personal issues; collaborating with the Office of Admissions in recruiting efforts. - External: Periodic; scheduling events/competitions with other institutions, communicating with parents of student athletes, alumni groups, and media

Attributes of a Successful Candidate

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or related field

Experience:
3 - 5 years coaching experience at high school or collegiate level, or experience competing as an athlete at the collegiate level

Job-Related Skills:
Knowledge of NCAA rules & regulations

Licenses & Certifications:
Valid Tennessee Driver’s license; NCAA Compliance certification

Supplemental Information

Confidential Information:
Game plans; dealing with matters of a highly sensitive or personal nature regarding student athletes

Working Environment:
Work is performed in office environment with significant amount of time spent either outdoors on playing fields, in pool area, or other athletic facility as specific sport(s) requires. Significant travel required for recruiting and competition.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time,
• Must be able to walk for extended periods of time,
• Must be able to climb (many stairs, ladders),
• Must be able to crawl and or kneel,
• Must be able to push and/or pull objects,
• Must be able to use feet for repetitive tasks,
• Must be able to use hands for repetitive tasks,
• Must be able to lift between 21-50 pounds (Medium work),
• Must be able to carry between 21-50 pounds (Medium work)

Any additional requirements specific to this position:

If you have questions about a position, the University application process, or if you are a person with a disability and would like to request an accommodation in the application and interview process please contact Human Resources at 931.598.1381 or email us at hr@sewanee.edu.

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