Assistant MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TENNIS COACH

Itawamba Community College; Belden (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Itawamba Community College Fulton Campus seeks an Assistant Coach for its tennis program, assisting the Head Coach with recruiting, instruction, supervision, and student-athlete development while supporting academics and conduct.

Responsibilities include planning practices, coaching during games, supervising equipment, assisting with film review and compliance with NJCAA and MACCC rules. This is a 10-month, full-time staff position with benefits per the employee handbook.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with successful experience coaching tennis.
• Master's degree preferred with minimum three years of successful tennis coaching experience at high school and/or collegiate level.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and supervise student-athletes with integrity and professionalism.
• Plan, organize, and conduct practices with quality instruction and conditioning.
• Assist with coaching responsibilities during practices and games.
• Monitor academic progress and ensure compliance with NJCAA and MACCC rules and regulations.
• Assist with fundraising activities for the College's athletic program.

Skills

Coaching tennis

Recruiting

Instruction

Supervision

Organization

Student-athlete development

Education

Bachelor's degree (regionally accredited)

Master's degree (regional acc., preferred)

Job description

LOCATION

Fulton Campus

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Until Filled

STATUS

Full-Time

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

10-Month

EMPLOYMENT STARTS

To Be Determined

Benefits

Listed in Employee Handbook

CLASSIFICATION

Staff

SALARY

Salary varies due to the position's requirements and the applicant's qualifications.

Qualifications Required

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning with successful experience coaching tennis.

Qualifications Preferred

Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning with a minimum of three years of successful tennis coaching experience at the high school and/or collegiate level.

Job Description

The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of the assigned athletic program, including recruiting, instruction, supervision, organization, and student-athlete development. Coaches are expected to support academic success, student conduct, and overall student-athlete engagement. Coaches may also be assigned additional institutional responsibilities and may be required to assist with College events and activities as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruit and supervise student-athletes with integrity and professionalism.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC) rules and regulations.
• Assist in monitoring class attendance and academic progress toward graduation.
• Monitor student-athletes' conduct and behavior in the classroom, student housing, and at college-related events both on and off campus, and apply appropriate discipline when necessary.
• Assist with room checks, curfew enforcement, and academic support programs for student-athletes.
• Assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and conducting practices while providing quality instruction and conditioning.
• Assist with coaching responsibilities during practices and games/matches.
• Supervise and organize equipment rooms and related operations.
• Assist with film editing, film breakdown, scouting, and film exchange.
• Assist the Head Coach with game-day preparations, including receiving and assisting visiting teams.
• Assist the Head Coach and Dean of Students/Athletic Director with drug screenings, medical claims, and insurance documentation.
• Assist the Head Coach in coordinating physical examinations for student-athletes.
• Secure all facilities following practices and games/matches.
• Monitor athletic facilities and promptly report maintenance needs or issues to the Head Coach.
• Assist the Head Coach with athletic program statistics and recordkeeping.
• Attend local and state athletic meetings as required.
• Participate in institutional fundraising activities and assist in identifying fundraising opportunities for the College's athletic program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.