"Assistant Coach, Tennis"

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Coach for Men’s and Women’s Tennis is responsible for providing assistance and support for the conduct of a comprehensive, high quality NCAA Division I men’s and women’s tennis program, within the guidelines of all rules and policies established by the department, the institution, the NEC Conference, and the NCAA, in accordance with the academic standards, and the stated mission of Le Moyne College and the Athletic Department, including the advancement of its “Inside the L“ shared culture.

This position will require daily and/or weekly duties and tasks as assigned by the head coach which require exercising discretion and independent judgment consisting of 75% instructional and 25% recruitment/administrative activities.

This is a ten month position from August 1st through May 31st.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job duties specific to this position:

NCAA Compliance

• Assist program in compliance with all applicable NCAA, conference, and institutional policies, rules and regulations.
• Assist with timely submission of all compliance related work flows through Teamworks to maintain the highest levels of integrity and transparency.
• Maintain open and responsive communications with the Associate Director of Compliance
• Maintain up to date certification in all required areas (NCAA DI Institute Modules, 1st Aid/CPR/AED Training, Etc).

Fiscal Management

• Assist with all budget requests, documentation, receipts and related forms and paperwork, according to existing policy and established deadlines as assigned by head coach.

Enrollment Management

• Assist leading and supporting the College Enrollment Management priorities through partnership, participation, and meeting goals with Enrollment Management initiatives as assigned by head coach.
• Assist the department with its gender equity planning and the satisfaction of all Title IX legislation by striving to attain goals related to any applicable enrollment management initiatives within your particular program as assigned by head coach.
• Assist head coach with responding to all requests for information from prospective student-athletes, coaches, parents, and/or friends of prospective student-athletes.
• Assist head coach with solicit information from and distribute information to eligible prospective student-athletes and coaches and or parents or friends of prospective student-athletes.
• Assist head coach with developing and distributing appropriate recruiting materials, publications and information to interested prospective student-athletes.
• Assist head coach with maintaining accurate and comprehensive recruiting records of all prospective student athletes.

College and Department Service

• It is expected that employees have a willingness and commitment to be broadly engaged and in service to the College as demonstrated through participation on committees and attendance at College functions/events.
• It is expected that employees participate with department committees, as elected or assigned, to develop, evaluate and enhance department policy. Attendance at all departmental meetings, unless excused in advance by the AVP for Athletics, is expected while a commitment to the College's priorities and the department's goals and objectives are vital to the success of the position.

Academic Support

• Assist head coach with providing the appropriate academic support, assistance, motivation and environment for student-athletes.
• Become familiar with appropriate academic resource and assistance programs available to student-athletes.
• Assist head coach with monitoring the academic progress of your student-athletes from current class work to graduation.
• Understand current institutional academic standards and policies.

Game Management

• Assist head coach with working with appropriate personnel to determine your needs for the organization, coordination, and scheduling of all home and away contests including: facility and equipment set-up, officials, scorekeepers, statisticians, media considerations, lodging, meals, travel arrangements, etc.

Sports Performance

• Submit all paperwork, schedule meetings and respond to all information requests from athletic trainers and team physicians according to guidelines and deadlines established by the Head Athletic Trainer as assigned by head coach.
• All decisions regarding the health and safety of student athletes when it comes to physical participation is at the discretion of the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Assist head coach with coordinating with Head Strength/Conditioning Coach on the conduct of a comprehensive training program to enhance both personal and performance growth/development.

Sports Information

• Respond to all information requests and work with the media, etc. according to guidelines and deadlines established by the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications as assigned by head coach.
• Always inform the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications when you or any of your athletes has been contacted by the media.

Fund Raising

• Assist head coach with fund raising activities. Particular attention should be given to NCAA legislation surrounding booster groups and donors. Reconciliation of all revenues and deposits should be handled in accordance with institutional and departmental policy.

Community Service

• A commitment to community services is an important tenant of the College's mission and to that end it is anticipated that employees will be involved in various community activities as a representative of the Le Moyne College Athletics Department.
• Assist head coach with identifying and cultivating a community partnership with a service-based organization to provide an impactful service experience for your student-athletes.

Professional Development

• Opportunities to maintain and advance current understandings of techniques, strategies, theories, and regulations as they relate to the athletics industry are essential. Attendance and participation in conferences is strongly encouraged if assigned by head coach.

Supervisory Relationships

• For purpose of performance evaluations and most other official duties, the first level of contact for the Assistant Coach is with the Head Coach. Appeals of decisions are to be taken to the Director of Athletics.

Functional Relationships/Secondary Sources:

All coaches are expected to work cooperatively with all members of the Athletic Department (Administrators, Support Staff, Colleagues), and any other campus (admissions, housing, financial aid, maintenance, etc), or community office/agency that you might be involved with. Communications and required documentation should be handled in a timely manner.

Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:

• Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moyne’s mission-based competencies (collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.
• Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering, utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.
• Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity, professionalism and kindness.
• Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals, objectives, and performance with college’s strategic goals.
• Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethic.
• Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.
• Complies and adheres to all of Le Moyne’s established policies, procedures and codes of conduct at all times, including all health and safety requirements and regulations, to promote desired behavior and build awareness.
• Must complete all required federal, state, institution and department trainings.
• Engages in a planned program of professional development. Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice, evolving operational requirements, and industry trends.
• Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Pay Range: $17,000 annually

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1 to 2 years of progressive experience in the conduct of a collegiate level tennis program with proven success in recruiting high quality student athletes and/or equivalent related experiences.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply NCAA and NEC conference rules as they pertain to tennis programs.
• The successful candidate will be required to be First Aid/CPR/AED certified and to complete all required NCAA DI recruiting education modules prior to being able to participate in off campus recruiting activities and countable athletically related activities.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills needed.