"Varsity Head Tennis Coach, Fairfield Prep"

Job Details

Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuit university with a 200-acre campus located along the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT. The University is comprised of approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students pursuing degrees within 5 schools: The College of Arts and Sciences, The Charles F. Dolan School of Business, The School of Engineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and School of Education and Human Development. As an expression of our Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfield embraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouraging critical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fostering ethical and religious values.

Job Description:

Varsity Head Tennis Coach - Fairfield College Preparatory School

Position Overview

Fairfield College Preparatory School seeks an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Varsity Head Tennis Coach to lead our competitive tennis program. This position reports to the Athletic Director and is responsible for developing student-athletes who exemplify the ideals of Jesuit education both on and off the court.

About Fairfield College Preparatory School

Fairfield College Preparatory School is a Jesuit, Catholic School of excellence forming young men of intellectual competence, who possess the conscience to make wise decisions, a compassion for others, and a commitment to justice in our global society.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The candidate must:

• Demonstrate strong teaching, leadership and organizational qualities within a competitive and comprehensive interscholastic tennis program
• Foster a team environment that supports a strong work ethic and the appropriate behavior and sportsmanship of all participants
• Support the school's mission of forming men of competence, conscience, and compassion
• Model the values of Ignatian education and promote the spiritual growth of student-athletes
• Effectively and positively communicate with student-athletes, administration, parents and coaches
• Be available for practices and matches from mid-March through June (typically 5-6 days per week)
• Collaborate with the Athletic Director in the creation of practice plans and match schedule
• Develop and implement training programs that emphasize stroke technique, court positioning, match strategy, and mental toughness
• Evaluate student-athletes and establish appropriate lineup positions for singles and doubles competitions
• Engage and evaluate prospective student-athletes in accordance with school and league policies
• Mentor assistant coaches and support the development of the broader tennis program by developing a relationship with the school outside of Tennis
• Coordinate court scheduling, maintenance, and equipment inventory
• Ensure compliance with all SCC, CIAC, and school athletic policies and procedures
• Organize and oversee team-building activities and off-season conditioning programs
• Participate in professional development opportunities and stay current with coaching methodologies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or advanced degree preferred
• Coaching Certification preferred but not required
• Previous head coaching or assistant coaching experience at the high school, advanced club, or higher levels is preferred
• Strong knowledge of contemporary tennis techniques, strategies, and training methodologies
• USPTA or PTR certification is a plus but not required
• The ideal candidate will have a strong record of coaching experience coupled with a commitment to the ideals of a Catholic, Jesuit Secondary Education
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of student-athletes
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain

Category: Prep - Staff

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

Disclaimer: The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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