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Head Coach - Men's & Women's Tennis

St. Lawrence University

Canton, NYFull-time$62K/yrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$62K/yr
Location
Canton, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

St. Lawrence University is hiring a Head Coach - Men's & Women's Tennis. St. Lawrence University is seeking a Head Coach for its men's and women's tennis programs. This full-time, 12-month position involves leading, instructing, and developing student-athletes, as well as managing all aspects of a DIII tennis program. The coach will also be responsible for recruitment and may have a secondary assignment.

Key focus areas include Provide leadership, instruction, and development for student athletes, Recruit highly qualified student-athletes, and Direct student-athlete development both on and off the court.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree + 3+ Years Coaching, Collegiate Coaching Experience, and NCAA Rules Knowledge. Important skills include Recruitment, Student-Athlete Development, Practice Planning, Meet Preparation, Supervision, and Evaluation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

RecruitmentStudent-Athlete DevelopmentPractice PlanningMeet PreparationSupervisionEvaluationDirectionDIII Women's & Men's Tennis Program ManagementCommunicationNCAA Rules & RegulationsLiberty League Rules & RegulationsCreating Welcoming Environment

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree3 Years Coaching ExperienceAthlete/Coaching ExperienceValid Driver's License

Full job description

Position Information

Position Title Head Coach - Men's & Women's Tennis

FLSA Exempt

Primary Responsibilities

St. Lawrence University invites applications for a Head Coach for men’s and women’s tennis. The head coach will be responsible for the organization, administration, coaching and recruitment of student-athletes. This is a full-time, 12-month, position.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

Provide leadership, instruction, and development for student athletes including:

  • Recruitment of highly qualified student-athletes

  • Direct student-athlete development both on and off the court; ensuring academic success, good citizenship, sportsmanship, and promotion of positive values consistent with the mission of St. Lawrence University

  • Program organization; including practice planning, and meet preparation

  • Ability to recruit, supervise, evaluate, and effectively provide direction to one graduate assistant coach.

  • Management of all phases of a DIII women’s & men’s tennis program

  • Additional responsibilities include a secondary assignment, as well as other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

  • Any combination equivalent to a bachelor’s degree and three years of proven success as a coach of a club, high school, or intercollegiate tennis program

  • Demonstrated ability to recruit quality student-athletes

  • Ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, faculty/staff, University community members and alumni

  • Athlete/Coaching experience required; three years of collegiate coaching experience preferred

  • Knowledge of all NCAA and Liberty League rules & regulations pertaining to DIII Men’s and Women’s Tennis

  • Must have a philosophy compatible with highly selective academic standards within a Liberal Arts University. They must demonstrate a distinct commitment to creating a welcoming environment

  • Ability to meet University requirements to drive a University vehicle required

Preferred Qualifications

Salary $62,354

Status (FT, PT, Seasonal, Temp) Full-time (12 months)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ST01509

Desired Start Date

Open Date (to accept applications)

Close Date (date applications will not be considered)

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Interested and qualified applicants please complete the online application form and upload required documents in the “applicant documents” section of the form.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully completing a background (including criminal records) check.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher?

  • Yes

  • No

    • Do you hold a valid driver's license?

  • Yes

  • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application

  • Resume

  • Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

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