Head Coach-Tennis

Freed-Hardeman University; Henderson (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Freed-Hardeman University invites applications for a Head Tennis Coach to lead its NAIA program. The role reports to the Athletic Director and directs all facets of a nationally competitive tennis program while developing players academically, athletically and spiritually.

Responsibilities include planning schedules, travel, recruitment, student support, and budget oversight. The ideal candidate will foster integrity, leadership, and high standards in coaching and program operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Experience in athletics administration and NAIA rules helpful.
• Ability to lead and develop student-athletes academically, athletically, and spiritually.

Responsibilities

• Formulate a philosophy to promote athletic, academic, and spiritual growth.
• Develop practice and game schedules compliant with NAIA and university guidelines.
• Oversee travel plans for team and staff.
• Recruit student-athletes who fit the program and university.
• Provide academic support and track progress for student-athletes.
• Design effective practices with quality instruction and motivation.
• Model conduct aligned with university expectations and values.
• Manage budgets and purchasing within guidelines.
• Oversee equipment purchases and recordkeeping.
• Manage eligibility processes to avoid violations.
• Supervise graduate assistants and other staff.
• Provide additional services as needed.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Ethics

Motivation

Professionalism

Attendance/Punctuality

Dependability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Internet software

Spreadsheet software

Word Processing software

Job description

Description

Summary: Freed-Hardeman University is seeking a Head Tennis Coach. The Head Coach will report directly to the Athletic Director and is responsible for the planning, directing and evaluating of all aspects and facets of a nationally successful Tennis program at the NAIA level. Candidates must have the ability to develop players academically, athletically and spiritually.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Formulate a successful philosophy in order to promote athletic success, academic achievement and spiritual growth
• Develop practice and game schedules that follow guidelines set out by the NAIA, the affiliated conference and the university
• Oversee all travel plans and arrangements for team and staff trips
• Recruit a roster of talented student-athletes who are a good fit for the Tennis program and the university. The Athletic Director will determine minimum roster numbers.
• Provide academic support for all student-athletes while tracking academic progress
• Develop and execute effective and challenging practices during which student-athletes are provided quality instruction and positive motivation
• Demonstrate conduct that is in keeping with expectations of Freed-Hardeman University while always promoting in a positive manner
• Operate within budget limits and guidelines
• Oversee purchase of equipment and supplies while maintaining accurate records and following university purchasing guidelines.
• Oversee the eligibility process in order to assure that violations do not occur.
• Supervision of graduate assistant coaches
• Provide other services for the university and athletic department as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities

Responsible for the supervision of graduate assistants in order to assure that they are serving in a manner that contributes to the athletic, academic and spiritual growth of each student-athlete

Requirements

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree Preferred; and 3 years related experience and/or training; knowledge of NAIA rules required

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee may occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud.

Mission

Freed-Hardeman University is an academic community, associated with churches of Christ, which is dedicated to providing excellent undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The mission of Freed-Hardeman University is to help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship, and service.