Model Lab School Assistant Tennis Coach

EKU Careers; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University seeks a Model Lab School Assistant Tennis Coach for the Richmond Campus. This seasonal/temporary, part-time role involves coaching, supervising students, and ensuring compliance with KHSAA and school policies during practices and events, typically February through June.

The position requires a high school diploma (or 64 college credits) and completion of KHSAA and Model Lab School trainings, with no visa sponsorship offered.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma and completion of KHSAA training or minimum of 64 college credit hours; must be at least 21 years old.
• Must complete KHSAA and Model Lab School training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Schedule practices and games with Athletic Director and head coach.
• Attend all scheduled tennis events and supervise student athletes.
• Train athletes following KHSAA guidelines and policies.
• Serve as liaison with Model parents and school/community.
• Complete required coach training and review handbook.
• Assist in selection/oversight of assistant coaches and ensure proper conduct.

Skills

Coaching tennis

Knowledge of tennis rules

Student-athlete mentorship

Education

High school diploma or 64 college credits

Job description

Title:

Model Lab School Assistant Tennis Coach

Position Type:

Seasonal or Temporary

Search Type:

External - minimum 7 days

Department:

23R200 - P-12 Programming

Division:

3R0000 - P-12 Programming

Position Location:

Richmond Campus

Driver Classification:

Non-Driver

Schedule Type:

Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week:

Intermittent

Retirement:

None

Contact Person:

[e-mail]

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Model coaching positions are seasonal appointments. The tennis season is generally from February - June. Positions will ensure that KHSAA and EKU regulations and policies are observed during practices and events, provide coaching, role modeling and oversight of activities, and supervise students.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma and completion of KHSAA training or minimum of 64 college credit hours is required. Must be at least 21 years of age.

Experience: Must complete KHSAA and Model Lab School training requirements.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications

Successful tennis experience as a competitor and/or coach. Highly knowledgeable about the rules of the sport and experience in working with student athletes.

Job Duties

• 75%% - -Work with Athletic Director and head coach to schedule practices and games. -Ensure presence at all scheduled tennis events. -Train and practice with student athletes using best practices for tennis and in accordance with all KHSAA and other national and state laws and guidelines. -Serve as a Model representative and liaison when interacting with Model parents and with employees, students, parents and community members of others schools - (Essential)
• 15%% - -Complete all required training for coaches, including Model orientation and review of the coaches handbook -Serve as a role model, using appropriate behaviors and coaching techniques for student athletes -Assist in selection and oversight of assistant coach and ensure proper behaviors are maintained -Ensure proper maintenance and care of all athletic equipment -Adhere to student confidentiality policies and procedures -Follow proper protocol for student travel to competitions - (Essential)
• 10%% - - Learn and communicate with students and parents through the school-approved ROOMS communication system - Complete other duties as assigned/requested by the Head Coach, Superintendent or Director of Athletics - (Essential)

Sponsorship:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source:

Institutional

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions:

For this type of employment, state law requires a national and state criminal history background check and a letter provided by the individual, from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the applicant has no administrative findings of child abuse or neglect found through a background check of child abuse and neglect records maintained by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.