Head Coach - Pickleball

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• Location1 W FIRESTORM WAY, Glendale, AZ, 85306-3216, United States
• Job CategoryProfessionals
• Employee TypeFT Exempt
• Required Degree4 Year Degree

Description

General Job Brief** :**

Leadership and development of the Pickleball program including day-to-day operations, recruitment, training, scheduling, academic accountability, community service, intentional faith integration, fundraising.  

This role also requires a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the unique Christian mission and vision of ACU to Transform Culture with Truth, and the ability to advance that mission and vision through the performance of its duties, including person-to-person mentorship and discipleship.

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• Location1 W FIRESTORM WAY, Glendale, AZ, 85306-3216, United States
• Job CategoryProfessionals
• Employee TypeFT Exempt
• Required Degree4 Year Degree

Description

General Job Brief** :**

Leadership and development of the Pickleball program including day-to-day operations, recruitment, training, scheduling, academic accountability, community service, intentional faith integration, fundraising.  

This role also requires a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the unique Christian mission and vision of ACU to Transform Culture with Truth, and the ability to advance that mission and vision through the performance of its duties, including person-to-person mentorship and discipleship.

Duties, Tasks, Responsibilities

Head Coach, Pickleball

• Establish and maintain a culture of faith, influence, relationships, and excellence.
• Launch and develop the men’s and women’s intercollegiate pickleball programs, positioning ACU as a leader in the emerging collegiate pickleball landscape.
• Build a strong national and regional recruiting network to attract high-character student-athletes who will represent ACU with excellence on and off the court.
• Direct all aspects of day-to-day operations for both pickleball teams, including recruitment, training, practice, scheduling, travel, and competition management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with off-campus facilities and community partners to secure practice and competition venues.
• Collaborate with the Athletics Department to support fundraising initiatives that advance the pickleball programs.
• Ensure student-athletes meet academic and eligibility standards, while promoting personal growth, spiritual formation, and academic accountability.
• Provide mentorship, prayer, and ongoing spiritual support to student-athletes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 ** Other Duties and Responsibilities**

• Completing other duties and tasks with utmost integrity and professionalism, as directed and not necessarily mentioned in this description, will be expected.
• Commitment to the University’s faith statement, mission, and purposes; and an active Christian faith.
• Comfort and familiarity with the practice of praying with and for others, including students, faculty, and fellow University staff.
• The ability to meaningfully support and encourage students, faculty, and staff from a biblical worldview perspective, using relevant and applicable references from the Old and New Testaments and orthodox Christian writings.
• Demonstrated alignment with and enthusiastic support for the Christian Mission and Core Commitments of the University, including signing the University's Statement of Faith and Core Commitments annually.

Education and Experience** :**

•         Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred).
•         Playing or coaching experience and full understanding of the growing sport

Working Conditions** :**

•          General pickleball environment.
•          Office hours to accomplish administrative tasks.
•          Meeting with student athletes as needed.
•          Travel to competition and recruitment as needed.

Time Required** : **

•         Standard college pickleball calendar for in-season and out-of-season.
•         Year-round recruitment and communication expectations.

Fair Labor Standards Act:

This position is considered to be full-time, exempt for overtime pay provisions as provided by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and any applicable state laws.

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