HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Job Descriptions

JOB TITLE: Assistant Tennis Coach

REPORTS TO: Head Tennis Coach

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

EXEMPT: Yes

VICE PRESIDENT: President

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

The Assistant Tennis Coach is responsible for helping to build recruit and maintain a competitive Mens and Womens Tennis programs on the Raymond Campus consistent with all of the goals of Hinds Community College and the policies and procedures outlined in the Athletic Department Handbook.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

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.

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

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Education: Associates required; Bachelors and Masters degree preferred

Experience: 1-2 years of competitive coaching experience

Certificate/License: Familiar with MACCC and NJCAA governing rules

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES not limited to the following but may include:

Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues legislation and best practices.

• Represent Hinds Community College and the Athletic Department in a positive manner with a high degree of integrity and quality.
• Adheres to and enforces all policies and procedures of the department and the college as well as the rules and regulations of the NJCAA and MACCC.
• Assist with all aspects of the tennis programs; provides opportunities that challenge and support student-athletes to reach their full potential.
• Assist with the organization and administration of the tennis program including but not limited to the following: recruiting practice and game coaching conditioning academic monitoring and public relations.
• Assist the head coach with recruiting plans and recruiting of potential student-athletes to the program.
• Assist the head coach in the scouting of opponents and in preparation of game and practice plans.
• Assist in monitoring all strength and conditioning activities for the program.
• Monitor all academics for student-athletes.
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned by the Head Tennis Coach and/or Director of Athletics that relates to the success of the program.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and/or the Athletic Director

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Hinds Community College Student-Athletes

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 use hand to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand walk sit taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.

We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths ideas and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions drive innovation and deliver better results.

Mission

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose passion and profession.

Vision

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Values

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:

• Integrity
• Diversity
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Leadership
• Stewardship

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion sex age disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity equity and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn work and serve our communities.