Mens & Womens Tennis Coach

Lincoln Memorial University; Tennessee; Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lincoln Memorial University invites applications for the Head Tennis Coach to lead both men's and women's tennis programs. The role involves coaching, program development, recruiting, budgeting, and ensuring student-athlete academic and athletic success.

Campus location is Harrogate, Tennessee, with responsibilities across practice, competition, and program advancement. The ideal candidate has NCAA coaching experience and a strong knowledge of the sport, with leadership and communication skills

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree and NCAA coaching experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and team-building skills are essential.
• Knowledge of NCAA and Conference rules is expected.
• CPR certification is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Promote Lincoln Memorial University's mission to faculty, staff, students, and community.
• Instruct student-athletes in tennis skills and strategies to develop athletically.
• Recruit and retain student-athletes for men's and women's programs.
• Supervise program personnel and manage schedules and budgets.
• Ensure academic, social, and athletic development of student-athletes.

Connaissances

Coaching

Communication

Organizational skills

Team building

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Masters degree or higher

CPR certified

Description du poste

The Head Tennis Coach is responsible for the growth and development of the mens and womens tennis programs by planning and directing the activities of the team. The primary duty of the Head Tennis Coach is instructing student-athletes in the skills and strategies unique to competition in the sport.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• Experience coaching at the NCAA Division I, II, or III level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher
• Successful background as a tennis player and/or coach at the NCAA Division I, II, or III level
• Thorough knowledge of the sport
• Strong communication, organizational, and team building skills
• Knowledge of NCAA and Conference rules and regulations
• CPR certified

Physical Demands

Campus

Campus Harrogate

Job Duties

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large;
• Engage in instruction of sport skills and strategies to develop student-athletes athletically;
• Ensure the academic, social, and athletic development and provide opportunities for growth in those areas for all student-athletes;
• Recruitment and retention of all student-athletes in the men s and women s tennis programs;
• Supervise all personnel assigned to the men s and women s tennis programs;
• Prepare a schedule of competitions and submit schedule to the Athletic Director for approval;
• Prepare and submit proposed budget to the Athletic Director;
• Participate in efforts to collect, analyze, and report data for the athletic department in the University s planning, assessment, and evaluation processes for institutional effectiveness;
• Assist in the production of outcomes-assessment and long-range planning for the athletic department;
• Maintain an inventory and order equipment and supplies as needed by the program;
• Maintain excellent condition of practice and competition facilities;
• Participate in various fund-raising activities for the program and the Department;
• Oversee student-athletes while in the weight room and assist in maintaining the upkeep of the weight room;
• Adhere to the NCAA and Conference rules;
• Complete required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of the University;
• Teach up to 6 credit hours of appropriate University and/or J. Frank White Academy courses, the equivalent thereof;
• Other assignments and duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or [e-mail].

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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