Franklin & Marshall College – Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Tennis

About Franklin & Marshall College:

Franklin & Marshall College is a residential college dedicated to excellence in undergraduate liberal education. Its aims are to inspire in young people of high promise and diverse backgrounds a genuine and enduring love for learning, to teach them to read, write, and think critically, to instill in them the capacity for both independent and collaborative action, and to educate them to explore and understand the natural, social, and cultural worlds in which they live. In so doing, the College seeks to foster in its students’ qualities of intellect, creativity, and character, that they may live fulfilling lives and contribute meaningfully to their occupations, their communities, and their world.

Job Description:

Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full-time Head Men’s/Women’s Tennis Coach.

Job Details:

Location: F&M Campus – Lancaster, PAClassification: Full-time, ExemptSchedule: 40 hours, evenings and weekends required.Reports to: Head Volleyball Coach, Senior Woman AdministratorDepartment: Athletics & RecreationApproved Salary Range: $48,500 – $55,000.

Job Description:

The Head Coach is responsible for providing effective leadership for, and day-to-day management of, the men’s and women’s tennis program.

Essential Functions:

Implement and maintain a standard of performance consistent with the College’s goals of academic and athletic excellence. Promote academic achievement among athletes. Consult with and work collaboratively with designees regarding the academic performance of student-athletes as appropriate.

Provide instruction, mentoring, coaching, evaluation of, and guidance to student-athletes to allow them to develop their athletic skills and abilities to maximum potential. Determines appropriate coaching methods and strategies in consultation with the Director of Athletics & Recreation. Provides effective leadership, mentoring and supervision to Assistant Coaches. Provides assistance in scheduling and organizing games & meets. Develops and communicates practice schedules.

Manage the program within budgetary guidelines. Submit all budget-related reports and requests as required. Advise the Athletic Director of resource needs, including funding needs and staffing needs. Raise DAC funds to meet goal established by the department in cooperation with the Development Office.

Work with Athletic Communications staff to promote the team and provide relevant information to the media; collaboratively work with College Advancement personnel to promote and administer Diplomat Athletic Club activities and events.

All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree.

At least 1-3 years of experience in coaching Tennis.

Current CPR, AED and first aid certification.

Must pass the NCAA Division III Coaches Test.

Large Van certification within 90 days of hire.

Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.

Proficiency in Google Suite Products (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive).

Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Ability and willingness to provide excellent service and to work in a collegial manner with students, faculty and staff, and other constituencies is essential.

Successful interview.

Successful completion of background checks.

Ability and willingness to provide excellent service and to work in a collegial manner with students, faculty and staff, and other constituencies is essential.

This position requires driving for college business, the successful candidate must possess a U.S. or Canadian driver’s license which has been valid for at least two years, have a driving record that is free from excessive motor vehicle violations within the last three years, and have had no convictions in the last 24 months for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree.

3 or more years of experience coaching Tennis.

Experience coaching in a Higher Education setting.

Additional Information:

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications.

Full-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events. To learn more about our Benefits, please visit https://www.fandm.edu/human-resources/benefits.

Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.

Application Instructions:

All submitted materials must be submitted via https://apptrkr.com/6400967. We regret we are unable to accept applications or resumes submitted via mail, email, or fax. As you are submitting your application via this online process, please ensure that you provide an accurate email address. You will then receive an acknowledgment indicating that your application materials have been received. Individuals who need accommodations due to a disability in order to submit an application or attend an employment interview should contact Human Resources at (717) 358-3996

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