Bridgewater College, a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference and NCAA Division III, is seeking applications for the position of Head Men’s & Women’s Tennis Coach, to begin immediately. This is a full-time position, reporting to the Director of Athletics.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performing such additional responsibilities within the Department of Athletics as may be assigned.
- Recruiting qualified student-athletes with a commitment to academic success, in collaboration with the Admission Office;
- Planning, scheduling, organizing and conducting practices and competitions, including necessary travel, accommodations and meals;
- Providing feedback and evaluation to student-athletes as to potential, progress, and performance;
- Demonstrating a strong commitment to the academic achievement of student-athletes by monitoring and actively encouraging participants to succeed academically and represent the College with the utmost integrity;
- Managing resources and budgets;
- Conducting fundraising and alumni development activities, as appropriate, under the guidelines of the Department of Athletics.
- Attending athletic staff meetings, mandatory student-athlete programs, admissions events, sports banquets and athletic fundraising activities;
- Working with the Office of Athletic Media Relations and the Office of Marketing and Communications with respect to internal and external publicity;
- Representing the College and the Department of Athletics in an appropriate and professional manner at all times;
- Complying with all NCAA, conference and college policies and regulations; and
- Performing such additional responsibilities within the Department of Athletics as may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Prior tennis coaching experience at the collegiate or elite level
- Demonstrated leadership skills and effective communication and organizational skills.
- Basic competency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the college’s auto insurance carrier
Pay is competitive, and salary is commensurate with experience. This full-time position offers a full benefits package, including paid tuition at the College for eligible dependents.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville, Washington D.C., and Richmond, Bridgewater is home to approximately 1,400 full-time students from 26 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study across 60 majors and minors, in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 24 teams. To learn more about Bridgewater College, visit: bridgewater.edu
APPLY: Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, resume, and include the names and contact information (email and mobile phone) for three references. The cover letter should address the qualifications contained in the profile above.
DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Email [email protected]
COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Bridgewater College, an equal opportunity provider and employer, is a welcoming and vibrant community committed to supporting a diverse workforce and actively seeks applications from women, minorities, and other persons from traditionally underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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