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About Central College: Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor, and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment to intellectual engagement, personalgrowth, career readiness and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake.
Job Description: The person in this position will assist the head coach in developing and coordinating a tennis program that is highly competitive in Division III while following the standards and guidelines established by Central College, the American Rivers Conference (ARC) and NCAA Division III.
Assist the head coach in:
teaching student-athlete skill development and mental/motivating techniques
supervision and development of practice and game sessions
Assist the head coach in recruiting and retention of academically qualified student-athletes within the guidelines of Central College, the ARC and NCAA Division III.
Collaborate with admission office staff and counselors for contacts, campus visits, and other recruiting activities
Support the program by assisting in the organization and supervision of:
Fundraising activities
Camps and clinics
Attend staff development opportunities and coach’s meetings
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree, with one to three years of experience coaching preferred.
Strong communication skills required
First Aid/CPR/AED certified or ability to obtain certification within six months required
Ability to travel; night and week-end work required
Valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured to drive college vehicles required
Additional Information:Central College is an equal opportunity employer and a drug/tobacco free workplace.A post-offer employment background check and pre-work physical may be conducted.
Application Instructions:Please contact Human Resources with questions by emailing [email protected] or calling 641-628-5199.
