Head Women's Tennis Coach

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McMinnville Campus - McMinnville, OR

Position Type

Part-Time

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Job Opportunity: Head Women’s Tennis Coach at Linfield University

Position: Head Women’s Tennis Coach
Location: Linfield University, McMinnville, OR
Department: Athletics
FTE: 0.5

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Job Details

Job Location

McMinnville Campus - McMinnville, OR

Position Type

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Part-Time

Description

Job Opportunity: Head Women’s Tennis Coach at Linfield University

Position: Head Women’s Tennis Coach
Location: Linfield University, McMinnville, OR
Department: Athletics
FTE: 0.5
Start Date: July 2024

Linfield University is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to lead our women’s tennis program as the Head Women’s Tennis Coach. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our tennis program within the competitive Northwest Conference and NCAA Division III.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, organization, and supervision for all aspects of the women’s tennis programs.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA Division III, Northwest Conference, and Linfield University rules and regulations.
• Actively recruit academically talented student-athletes who will enhance the competitiveness of the program.
• Manage the tennis budget following institutional and departmental guidelines.
• Schedule competitions and coordinate team travel arrangements.
• Conduct off-season training sessions in compliance with NCAA and NWC regulations.
• Promote a positive team image and support the holistic development of student-athletes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the athletic director.

Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of head collegiate tennis coaching experience, or equivalent education, coaching, and/or playing experience. CPR/First Aid certification (can be obtained on the job). Valid driver’s license.
• Preferred: Previous coaching and recruiting experience at the NCAA Division III level. Master’s degree in a relevant field of study.

Skills & Competencies:

• In-depth understanding of tennis.
• Strong recruiting and coaching skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with student-athletes and alumni.
• Experience in personnel management and supervision.
• Commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy and the role of athletics in a private, liberal arts university.
• Willingness to engage in fundraising activities.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, alumni, staff, faculty, and administration.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent walking, standing, talking, seeing, and hearing.
• Ability to physically demonstrate tennis techniques.
• Occasional sitting and desk work.

Join Linfield University and contribute to the success of our women’s tennis program while fostering the academic, athletic, and social development of our student-athletes.

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Linfield University is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of head tennis collegiate coaching experience, or an equivalent combination of education, coaching, and/or playing experience.
• CPR/First Aid certification required (may be obtained on the job).
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous coaching and recruiting experience at the NCAA Division III level.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field of study.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is physical in nature, requiring constant walking, standing, talking, seeing, and hearing.
• Ability to physically demonstrate tennis techniques.
• Occasional sitting and desk work

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