Head Tennis Coach

Agency

Department

The head coach will direct all facets of a competitive NAIA Tennis program with a special emphasis on recruitment of students whose educational athletic and personal aims are imminently congruent with the University mission. Each coach is responsible but is not limited to: practice and game preparation; budgeting; academic support; supervision of assistant and graduate assistant coaches; and ensuring the general welfare and the development of the studentathlete.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the implementation of the Universitys Men and Womens Tennis program based on equity integrity and compliance with all NAIA regulations.
• Prepares documents reports and proposals as required by the Athletic Director.
• Implements and administers team rules and discipline policies not less restrictive than the general rules and policies of the Universities Athletic Program.
• Plans and implements training procedures for individual and team improvement while developing match schedules practice schedules and travel accommodations as needed.
• Supports Registrar Academic Athletic Coordinator and Faculty Athletic Representative in adhering and maintaining academic eligibility requirements.
• Supports the Athletic Trainer in managing athletes injuries and in administering the institutions athletic drug testing policy.
• Supports Faculty in accomplishing the academic aims of the institution and ensuring the academic success of studentathletes.
• Assist the Athletic Director in activities surrounding community support through fundraisers for the Tennis program which includes tennis camps to enhance community awareness within the sport.
• Maintains athletic field and/or facility in a manner to ensure wellbeing of athletes and viability of athletic competition.
• Reinforce the TAMUT culture by demonstrating sportsmanship integrity a competitive spirit and the importance of academics.
• Assist in transportation of athletes to/from athletic events which may include driving a fullsize passenger van or other large capacity vehicle.
• Participate in campus activities
• This document represents the major duties responsibilities and authorities of this job and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three (3) years coaching experience at the high school collegiate or professional level
• General knowledge of NAIA and NCAA rules
• Knowledge of word processing spreadsheet and database programs
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
• Must have a State of Texas or Arkansas class C vehicle operators license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Acceptable driving record and periodic completion of van safety course
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Physical Requirements
  • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Working in all weather conditions exposure to high noise levels standing throughout the day the ability to use a loud voice at practices and events and physical involvement in all practices and workouts with players.
    • 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.
• This position may be required to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations in accordance with System policy and is further required to complete FERPA and HIPAA training as a condition of employment within a reasonable timeframe after employment and on an asneeded basis thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position generally supervises employees

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

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