Head Tennis Coach

EXPIRED

Position/Application Information

McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Head Tennis Coach.

DEPARTMENT/OFFICE: Office of Athletics/Tennis

POSITION INFORMATION: This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified position. The appointment is available July 1, 2024.

Position/Application Information

McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Head Tennis Coach.

DEPARTMENT/OFFICE: Office of Athletics/Tennis

POSITION INFORMATION: This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified position. The appointment is available July 1, 2024.

POSITION NUMBER: U99062

DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: For the application process, applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below to ensure full consideration:

• Letter of Application
• Resume
• Professional References (name, phone number, and email address of at least three)
• Unofficial Transcripts *Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.
  

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY , click on the “ APPLY ” button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Required application materials WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline, if applicable. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *

ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact the Chair:
Bridget Martin at bmartin@mcneese.edu

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the HR Liaison:
Kim Dronett at kdronett@mcneese.edu or (337) 475-5413

Position Duties/Responsibilities

Job Description: Job duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain compliance with NCAA and the Southland Conference and Board of Supervisors regulations and policies.
• Promote an atmosphere for compliance within the program supervised by the coach and to monitor the activities regarding compliance of all assistant coaches and other administrators involved with the program who report directly or indirectly to the coach.
• Responsible for Tennis program operations to include: coaching; recruiting; and supervising Assistant Coach, Administrative Assistant, Graduate Assistants, and Student Workers.
• Be attentive and responsible with budget set forth each year.
• Responsible for purchasing within the Tennis program.
• Responsible for tennis supplies and equipment maintenance.
• Responsible for preliminary squad list due on June l of every year to the Compliance Office.
• Responsible for completing and returning all forms, lists and reports originating from the Compliance Office involving the Tennis program.
• Responsible for the academic progress of student athletes in the Tennis program.
• Supervise Tennis athlete's progress within the program.
• Responsible for fundraising efforts for the program.
• Maintain inventory records for equipment and apparel.
• Responsible for maintaining annual CPR certification.
• Maintain current knowledge of NCAA, Southland Conference and/or Institutional rules, ensuring compliance, and report any knowledge of violation of NCAA, Southland Conference and/or Institutional rules, to the Compliance Office. Understand that actions that violate NCAA rules will result in disciplinary or corrective actions as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures.
• Assist the Athletics Director as needed.

Required/Preferred Qualifications

• BS required
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA Division I rules, practices, policies, philosophy and procedures

General University information

McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.

McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana.

Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator, Krisshunn Youngblood, Office of Inclusive Excellence: Voice: (337) 475-5428; TDD/TTY, Hearing Impaired: (337) 562-4227; or kyoungblood@mcneese.edu.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify.

Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-“Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees”-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position, whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver’s license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.

Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.www.ece.org.