We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary:

Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport of tennis (Men and Women Tennis) and manage the daily operation of the athletic, intramural, and fitness labs and facilities at the assigned campus. Teach kinesiology and/or wellness courses, along with intramural instructions.

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses in accordance with the schedule of classes and follow the approved course descriptions and syllabi established by the Division faculty and administered by the associate dean/director.
• Manage recruitment of prospective qualified student-athletes.
• Ensure rules and regulations set forth by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and conference are maintained, reviewed, and practiced.
• Maintain competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of tennis.
• Maintain accurate statistics, records, and results of the season.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times; establish and oversee penalties for breach of such standards by individual athletes.
• Organize and plan all practice sessions, game strategies, and on and off-season conditioning programs.
• Monitor academic progress and retention of all tennis student-athletes.
• Supervise, coordinate, and manage the daily operation of the athletic, physical education, intramural activities, fitness, and wellness facilities on the assigned campus including gym, dance studio, weight room, racquetball courts, and other on-campus facilities used for student activities.
• Assist in the development of budget and expenditures for the men’s and women’s tennis programs.
• Inspect the facilities, including locker rooms to ensure safe and sanitary conditions. Communicate with appropriate campus Plant Operations personnel regarding custodial and facilities maintenance issues.
• Keep statistics on all injuries that occur in the facility and produce quarterly and annual safety reports. Safety concerns should be addressed immediately with the dean, associate dean, athletic director, and direct supervisor. Report all injuries according to the appropriate processes and procedures of the college.

 
Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures, and Core Values.

 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge, NJCAA Division I rules and regulations
• Knowledge of assigned sports techniques
• Knowledge of institutional policies, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of exercise, fitness, and wellness instructional methodology
• Knowledge of lab activity class instructional techniques
• Knowledge of standard higher education policies
• Knowledge of safety and security procedures for facility use
• Knowledge and required licensure as necessary to instruct and oversee fitness activities
• Knowledge of fitness equipment and proper operation
• Knowledge of wellness programs
• Knowledge of proper fitness assessment techniques
• Computer skills
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Employee management skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Classroom management skills
• Cultural competency to work with a diverse student population
• Ability to teach effectively and assess student learning
• Ability to assist students, faculty, and staff
• Ability to work closely with faculty and academic personnel
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to operate equipment

 
Physical Demands, Working Conditions, and Physical Effort
Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up-to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, and repetitive motions, plus stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Frequent physical effort is required.

Requirements
A Master’s degree from an accredited institution in kinesiology or related field, and five (5) years of coaching experience as head or assistant coach at the college or high school level, are required.
 
Licenses and Certifications
Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications (American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or nationally recognized certification) OR must obtain within 60 days of employment.
 
**This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.**