Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).
Description
The Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach position is a full-time position responsible to the Director, Intercollegiate Athletics. This individual must possess proven leadership abilities in planning, organizing, and administering a tennis program and maintaining a high degree of academic and athletic excellence within the program.
Essential Functions and Duties
Primary Responsibilities
- Organizing, coaching, managing, and promoting all aspects of the tennis program, including facilities, competition, practice schedule, budgeting, and team operations.
- Recruiting and retaining student-athletes for the sport of tennis who are a fit for the institution and meet the institution’s standards and qualifications.
- Creating an environment and plan for the academic success of the team by providing academic support and counseling to the student-athletes.
- Assisting as needed in the student athlete drug education, counseling and testing programs.
- Projecting and promoting an inclusive education with the highest standards where student-athletes are empowered to lead lives of personal significance and professional success as global citizens.
- Identifying, hiring, training, and evaluating assistant coaches, including part-time and volunteer staff; ensuring that assistant coaches adhere to all departmental, institutional, conference, and NJCAA guidelines.
- Administering community service and engagement programs with student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
- Acting as an ambassador of the institution; conducting oneself in a positive manner and heightening the awareness of the institution to all of its constituents.
- May be required to teach two courses as part of this contract. Any courses above the two required courses will be compensated at regular adjunct salary.
- Representing the athletic department to the college’s internal and external constituencies.
- Other duties as needed or as assigned by the Director, Intercollegiate Athletics.
Competencies
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Collaboration/Teamwork, Customer Service, Decision-making, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Multi-tasking, Written Communication, Organizational Skills, Presentation /Public Speaking, Time Management
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct supervision of multiple employees (2)
Work Environment: Regular work required outside of normal business hours
Physical Demands: Sitting, walking, standing, lifting, driving
Travel Required: Yes – Moderate
If travel is required, candidate must have and maintain a current valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
Required Experience: Three years of direct experience, or three years of related experience.
Preferred Education: Master’s Degree in a related field
Supplemental Information
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public.
Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.
