Head Tennis Coach

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Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.

Dickinson College offers full time employees a broad range of Benefits including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.

In our ongoing efforts to support the health of our community, Dickinson College strongly encourages all members of the campus community to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

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Position Information

Posting Number

S01531

Position Title

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Posting Details

Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.

Dickinson College offers full time employees a broad range of Benefits including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.

In our ongoing efforts to support the health of our community, Dickinson College strongly encourages all members of the campus community to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

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Position Information

Posting Number

S01531

Position Title

Head Tennis Coach

Working Title

Head Tennis Coach

Position Number

Position Type

Exempt

Division and Department Information

| Division | Student Development | | Department | Athletics |

Posting Information

| Job Summary/Basic Function |
The head coach of men’s and women’s tennis is responsible for the administration of all areas related to the operation of our Division III tennis program. They are responsible for building and maintaining a roster which will be competitive in the Centennial Conference. This position is responsible for recruiting and developing talented student-athletes who understand and embrace the balance between academics and athletics. The position is responsible for organizing and implementing challenging practice sessions that will maximize the opportunity for players to enhance their skill level and match strategies. The position is also responsible for scheduling matches and program activities, and the organizational and fiscal management of the program.

Essential Functions:

• Educate and develop student-athletes to prepare them for success within the tennis program, classroom, and community. Plan and implement valuable learning experiences where student-athletes are challenged to excel both in the classroom and within tennis program. Implement periodic check-ins/meetings with student-athletes to support their academic pursuits and their navigation of the student-athlete experience. Prepare workout/practice sessions and coaching strategies that will maximize performance opportunities for the student-athletes participating in the program. Conduct team building activities to create and sustain a strong team culture.
• Recruit qualified and talented student-athletes to Dickinson through attending camps, showcases, matches, the use of recruiting services, etc. Initiate and maintain communication with prospective recruits through letters, email, telephone calls, social media, and hosting/coordinating on-campus visits based on NCAA compliance standards and regulations. Work closely with the admissions staff to determine those student-athletes who will be the best fit for your program as well as the institution.
• Management of operational/administrative functions. Oversees the fiscal/budgetary components for the men’s and women’s tennis program. Schedule all practices and competitive events. Organizes team travel, meals, and overnight accommodations. Participate in the purchase and oversight of team equipment/gear. In collaboration with the Athletic Director, hire an assistant coach to assist with program operations.
• Work closely with College Advancement in creating fund raising strategies/opportunities for the program. Establish and maintain relationships with alumni athletes and parents of current team members through telephone communication, emails, social media, and creating/attending alumni events. Assist in raising funds for the athletic department through involvement in the McAndrew’s Fund annual golf outing, and the Run for Steph 5K race. Plan and implement community programming such as clinics, camps and service opportunities.

| | Preferred Qualifications |
**Education Requirements:

Required:**
Bachelor’s degree

Preferred: Master’s degree

Must have a Valid Driver’s License

5-8 years Work Experience | | A valid Driver's Licence is required. Employees (operators) must have been in possession of a valid operator’s license for not less than three (3) years and the license must have been in good standing without interruption during that time period. | Yes | | Successful candidate will also be required to complete ACT 153 Clearance | No | | This position is considered "Emergency Staff." As such they may be required to report to work even when the college is closed or is operating under a delayed start. | No | | Physical Demands | |

Work Schedule

| Advertised Work Schedule | | | Number of hours/day | | | Number of hours/week | | | Proposed Start Date | |

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Date | 05/10/2024 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Closing Date | | | Application Review Begin Date | | | Is this a Temporary Position? | No | | Full-Time/Part-Time | Full Time | | If Full-Time, please specify | 12 month full-time (52 weeks) | | If Part-Time, please specify | Not Applicable | | EEO/Diversity Statement |
The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons. |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents

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