Head Club Coach, Pickleball

High Point University•High Point, NC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The HPU Club Pickleball Head Coach shall be responsible for leading, coordinating and coaching the competitive club Pickleball program, in a manner consistent with High Point University’s vision, mission and values and within the designated budget. The HPU Club Pickleball Head Coach has the opportunity to create an environment that nurtures the development of students as athletes and as members of the community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Coaching, Sport Management, Teaching, Kinesiology, Sports Psychology, National Coaching Institute)
Experience Coaching and developing athletes who have a range of skill levels, goals and abilities (including those with high performance goals and those who seek being a team member)
Certified as necessary
Valid First Aid certificate (minimum Basic First Aid with CPR C/AED)
Valid Driver’s License
Experience planning and implementing training plans and competition and selection protocols
Experience managing and coordinating an athletic program of some form
Demonstrated ability to coach sound techniques
Competent in current sports training technologies
Familiar with safety rules and procedures
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), and social media

Responsibilities

Designs and implements a Pickleball program to develop athletes. This includes establishing goals, structure and direction for the program as a whole.
Recruits, hires, orients, supervises, and mentors the assistant coach to create an effective coaching staff.
Works with the Athletic Director to develop a 3-year program plan and implement.
Coaches all members of the HPU Club Pickleball Program for the Fall and Spring Semesters.
Establishes consistent and transparent training plans and selection and athlete monitoring protocols while working with the assistant coach to refine and implement them.
Recruits athletes to the program.
Organizes and maintain up to date registration, contact and medical information.
Arranges all aspects of Pickleball matches and schedule with the Assistant AD
In cooperation with the athletic department, maintain and disseminate information, including registration process and timelines (comprehensive of publicizing on Website and Social Media).
Ensures that the High Point University Vision, Mission, Values and Policies (especially with regard to safety and equipment) are understood and adhered to by all athletes and the assistant coach.
Informs Assistant Athletic Director of all equipment and other needs of the program.
Liaises with Assistant Athletic Director and assistant coach to ensure equipment is in working order.