Head Tennis Coach

Head Tennis Coach

Accepting applications

About this position

McPherson College is seeking dynamic and innovative applicants for the position of Men’s and Women’s Head Tennis Coach. This position reports to the Athletic Director and is a full-time, exempt position, eligible for college benefits package. This is a 12-month position.

McPherson College is a career-oriented liberal arts institution located in McPherson, Kansas, about one hour north of Wichita, the largest city in the state. The college was founded in 1887 by members of the Church of the Brethren and remains committed to the values of the church: peace and justice, ethical behavior and putting faith into action. The mission of McPherson College is to develop whole persons through scholarship, participation and service. For more information, please visit www.mcpherson.edu.

The Head Tennis Coach is responsible for the overall operation of a highly successful men’s and women’s tennis program. The coach is responsible for developing and guiding the tennis program by mentoring, teaching and providing the guidance and support necessary for the student athletes to be successful in their athletic and academic endeavors. The coach will represent McPherson College, its mission, and the Athletic department's program and goals in a positive manner.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the recruitment and retention of student-athletes; budget management; competition and practice scheduling; team travel; community service; academic success monitoring; enforcement of team policies and procedures; fund raising; leading training sessions and knowledge of and adherence to college, conference and NAIA rules and regulations.

About our ideal candidate

Experience: Previous coaching experience required. Heading coaching experience preferred in a college setting.

Head Tennis Coach

Accepting applications

About this position

McPherson College is seeking dynamic and innovative applicants for the position of Men’s and Women’s Head Tennis Coach. This position reports to the Athletic Director and is a full-time, exempt position, eligible for college benefits package. This is a 12-month position.

McPherson College is a career-oriented liberal arts institution located in McPherson, Kansas, about one hour north of Wichita, the largest city in the state. The college was founded in 1887 by members of the Church of the Brethren and remains committed to the values of the church: peace and justice, ethical behavior and putting faith into action. The mission of McPherson College is to develop whole persons through scholarship, participation and service. For more information, please visit www.mcpherson.edu.

The Head Tennis Coach is responsible for the overall operation of a highly successful men’s and women’s tennis program. The coach is responsible for developing and guiding the tennis program by mentoring, teaching and providing the guidance and support necessary for the student athletes to be successful in their athletic and academic endeavors. The coach will represent McPherson College, its mission, and the Athletic department's program and goals in a positive manner.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the recruitment and retention of student-athletes; budget management; competition and practice scheduling; team travel; community service; academic success monitoring; enforcement of team policies and procedures; fund raising; leading training sessions and knowledge of and adherence to college, conference and NAIA rules and regulations.

About our ideal candidate

Experience: Previous coaching experience required. Heading coaching experience preferred in a college setting.

Education: A baccalaureate degree. Master’s degree preferred.

Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communications skills are necessary.

Other Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office products is required and working with budgets.

Travel is a requirement of this position and a valid driver’s license is required. Working nights and weekends particularly during tennis season is also an expectation of this position.

Employee Benefits
McPherson College is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Benefits include:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including separate sick leave
• 17 Paid Holidays annually
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 10% employer contribution after 1 year of employment
• Undergraduate Tuition Assistance for immediate family members
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance coverage
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

To Apply:

Include in your application a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of three professional references.

Equal Opportunity

McPherson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, GINA (the Genetic Nondiscrimination Identification Act), sexual orientation, pregnancy and other related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. This policy also includes applicants.

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