Head Coach for Men's and Women's Tennis

Job Title: Head Coach for Men’s and Women’s Tennis

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Director of Athletics

Status: Part-Time

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Job Title: Head Coach for Men’s and Women’s Tennis

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Director of Athletics

Status: Part-Time

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Benefit Eligible: No

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for directing, leading and directing , and mentoring the men’s and women’s Track and Fieldtennis programs, including management of assistant coaches and recruitment, training, and mentoring of student-athletes. The Track and FieldHead Tennis coach must possess a vibrant Christian faith, an understanding of and commitment to the mission of Calvin University, and a to building a healthy team culture. The coach must be a highly collaborative colleague, an outstanding manager, and a results-driven, competitor with a record of success. This position requires an understanding and commitment to the mission of Calvin University, the ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and excellent relational skills for an ability to work with students, parents, coaches, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and outside contacts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

HEAD COACH- Men’s and Women’s Tennis

• Contribute to the moral and spiritual and moral formation  growth of the student-athletes in keeping with the mission of Calvin University.
• Adopt a growth-mindset, welcoming constructive criticism and showing evidence of ongoing development.
• Plan and lead training practice sessions, workouts, classroom sessions and strength and conditioning program for that enhances individual and team performance.Track and Field program

• Work collaboratively with the Sports MedicneMedicine team, the Strength and& Conditioning program and the Sports Information office.

• Contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with assistant coaches and student-athletes through a positive and constructive approach to all tasks, show respect for the competencies of others, and demonstrate appropriate conflict resolution behavior.

• Work with athletic administration to develop contest competition and practice schedules.

• Maintain a positive working relationships within the Athletic Departmentt staff and faculty and across the university, collaborating especially with the Academic Division, Enrollment, and Advancement., Enrollment and Advancement Division staff, and other college constituents.

• Depending on team size and travel distance, drive for out-of-town trips if needed Accept constructive criticism and show evidence of professional growth

• Adhere to the Code of Ethics for coaches (Calvin, MIAA, NCAA).

• Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor.

• Contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with assistant coaches and student-athletes through a positive and constructive approach to all tasks, show respect for the competencies of others, and demonstrate appropriate resolution behavior.

• Contribute to the moral and spiritual growth of the student-athletes in keeping with the mission of Calvin University            

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Head Tennis Coach must be a confessing Christian who is comfortable in articulating his or her beliefs to the team and encouraging their spiritual formation. Other The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Head Coach must be a confessing Christian who is comfortable in articulating his or her beliefs to the team.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

This position requires a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) from an accredited college or university and at least three years of successful high- level tennis coaching preferably at the college level.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The position requires knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• ProvideProvide clear direction , model accountability , and model of responsibility and accountability. and authority.
• Work collaboratively with the admissions office to recruit new student-athletes that have the ability to achieve success academically and athletically at Calvin. Understands and aAbides by all recruiting rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA.
• Collaborating with the Center for Student Success and other relevant offices to , In coordination with the all the resources at the university, monitor academic progress and remain in compliance, throughout the year to ensure promote academic success in terms of , eligibility, retention, and graduation and to ensure compliance.throughout the year..
• Communicate skillfully effectively with colleagues, subordinates, and student-athletes.
•  Maintains self-control and sets an example for sportsmanlike conduct in relationships with the your team, officials, administration, and opponents in victory or defeat. Provide clear direction of responsibility and authority.
• Attend and contribute to  athletic department meetings and functions.

BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - - Monitor budget and expenses routinely and ensure timely turnaround of team credit cards reconciliation, invoice payment and expense reimbursements. Keep the program within allocated budget parameters.

NCAA RULES/COMPLIANCE -  Adhere to MIAA Conference and NCAA rulesDivision III rules. Attend all internal compliance meetings, follow departmental policies, and complete paperwork, trainings, and reports on time.

FUNDRAISING/ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT  -Work with Athletic DirectorDepartment/Department Development Office to actively engage alumni and support all fundraising efforts.

ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS  - Assess team competitive performance versus expectations. Analyze how well did the team competed when compared with expectations and be able to s; adjust as necessary.

ROSTER GOALS/RETENTION MANAGEMENT  - Maintain sport specific roster and retention goals as determined by the Director of Athletics.

FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT

1. Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.

2. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.

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