"Part-time Assistant Men's and Women's Tennis Coach"

Job Details

DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Women, members of underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Position will remain open until filled.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship at this time.

The part-time assistant coach for men's and women's Tennis is responsible for assisting the head men's and women's Tennis coaches in implementing and directing all phases of a competitive NCAA Division III men's and women's Tennis program at DePauw University. This includes recruiting quality student-athletes, organizing and planning practices and game strategies, scouting, coaching, scheduling, budgeting and planning team travel in compliance with University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Understand and comply with NCAA Division III, conference and University rules and regulations. Demonstrate sportsmanship and ethical conduct.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and a commitment to a diverse community.
• Along with the head coach, Implement and execute a comprehensive recruiting plan for the identification and recruitment of qualified student-athletes, and maintain an acceptable roster per the University.
• Along with the head coach, develop and implement plans and strategies for practices and competition which result in athletics success.
• Mentor student-athletes to ensure athletics and academic success.
• At the direction of the head coach, make transportation and lodging arrangements for team travel.
• Administer a fiscally sound athletics program.
• At the direction of the head coach, evaluate program effectiveness.
• At the direction of the head coach, monitor student-athletes’ academic progression.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics or head men's and women's Tennis coach.

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for their actions.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas. Willing to receive constructive feedback and make adjustments that support efficiency, effectiveness and overall success.
• Consensus Building - Ability to bring about group solidarity to achieve a goal.
• Diversity Oriented - Commitment to valuing a variety of different experiences, encouraging input and collaboration from campus stakeholders, including being mindful of experiences related, but not limited to: age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, LGBTQ, and/or job type.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build positive relationships with students, co-workers, Alumni and community.
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety and uphold safety standards.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
• Training - Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a predetermined standard of work performance.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred.

Experience: Collegiate playing experience in tennis is highly desirable. Must maintain certification in first aid/CPR/AED throughout the entire appointment.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, Google Apps, Teamworks, other programs as determined by specific sport responsibilities.

Certificates & Licenses: A valid US driver’s license is required. Certification in first aid/CPR/AED is required by the first date of appointment and must be maintained throughout the appointment.

Other Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to and history of strong belief in mentoring students and demonstrated experience working with young adults
• Desire to work in a rural, small-school environment devoted to providing liberal arts education, building community, and helping students prepare for their future careers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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WORK ENVIRONMENT

Coaching work is conducted in a traditional office environment as well as inside and outside in athletics and recreational facilities. Ambient temperature, humidity and extreme heat or cold may be present.

We are proud to recognize the active participation of faculty and staff in adding to the heritage of building and supporting vibrant, intellectual and creative lives for students and for ourselves. Principles of collaboration, respect for each other, diversity, freedom of expression, accountability and service guide the daily decisions and interactions across campus.

DePauw University, in affirmation of its commitment to excellence, endeavors to provide equal opportunity for all individuals in its hiring, promotion, compensation and admission procedures. Institutional decisions regarding hiring, promotion, compensation and admission will be based upon a person’s qualifications and/or performance without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, gender, gender identity or gender expression, except where religion, gender, or national origin is a bona fide occupational qualification.

DePauw University’s goals and commitments are best served if the institution reflects the diversity of our society; hence, DePauw seeks diversity in all areas and levels of employment and abides by all local, state, and federal regulations concerning equal employment opportunities. The University admits, hires and promotes individuals upon their qualities and merits.