Head Men's & Women's Tennis Coach (Part-time, Non-Benefits-Eligible)

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Head Men's & Women's Tennis Coach (Part-time, Non-Benefits-Eligible)

Unit Name

Athletics

Salary Grade

7

Number of Months

Time-limited

Full-time or Part-time

Part-Time

Hours per week

19

Proposed Annual Salary, Hourly Rate or One-time payment

Essential Duties

Responsible for the training, teaching and conditioning of student-athletes 

Develop knowledge and personal skills to create training and practice schedules.

Responsible for overseeing the concerns of student-athletes both on and off the field of competition. This includes monitoring the academic performance and furthering the success of the team in meeting academic and eligibility criteria. Responsible for the behavior and appearance of student-athletes while they are representing the University.

Responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, including but not limited to the production and maintenance of annual reports, recruiting logs, practice calendars, scheduling and other various reports for

NCAA

compliance related issues.

Responsible for operating within the program’s budget, which will be developed in conjunction with and approved by the Director of Athletics. Responsible for equipment purchase requests and team travel advance requests from business office. Must account for all expenditures by providing receipts in a timely manner to the business office and following all travel rules.

Identify, assess, and recruit qualified student athletes of high moral character who demonstrate the desire to excel in academics and athletics. All while maintaining compliance with

NCAA

and future conference legislation

Assists in the development of schedules, equipment needs, administrative and sports information requirements, travel arrangements, and facility management.

Ensure compliance with required certifications,

NCAA

requirements, first aid/and

CPR

, etc.

Monitor and supervise all aspects of team member participation; fair and equal treatment, safety, management, counseling, and discipline.

Assure team readiness, communicate with officials, maintain team discipline, and encourage sportsmanship.

Responsible for all other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.

Master’s degree preferred.

3+ years prior experience coaching and/or playing, team management and training/conditioning, etc. at the collegiate level preferred.

Knowledge and adherence to

NCAA

rules as well as University and departmental policies is required.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Internet and Email.

Excellent organization and time management skills are necessary.

Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

First Aid/

CPR

certification required (can be obtained during onboarding)

A clean driving record and a valid driver’s license required.

Job Description Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Athletics, the Head Coach – Men’s and Women’s Tennis will be responsible for the organization and administration of an

NCAA

Division

III

tennis program.

Hours of Availability

Background Check Statement

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation

DOES

NOT

automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.

Requisition Detail Information

| Requisition Number | FY20626NF | | Open Date | 11/08/2024 | | Will this job have a specific close date? | Yes | | Close Date | 12/13/2024 | | Special Instructions to Applicants | |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • MUW Departmental Announcement
   • MUW Human Resources Office
   • MUW Website
   • Mississippi Employment Service
   • Local Newspaper
   • In-state Newspaper
   • Out-of-state Newspaper
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Friend
   • Journal/Periodical
   • Off-campus Recruitment
   • Women/Minority Publication
   • Contacted by department and invited to apply
   • Other
   • The Academic Network (TAN)

2. * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States? (Proof of Citizenship or Immigration status will be required upon offer of employment)

   • Yes
   • No

3. * If hired, would you need sponsorship or work authorization to work for MUW now or in the future? (NOTE: MUW does not sponsor employment visas.)

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

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

Optional Documents

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