Head Coach for Men's & Women's Tennis

Indiana Wesleyan University•Marion, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Coach is responsible for the men's and women's tennis budget, strategic planning, courts and facilities, policies, compliance, scholarships, promotion and leadership of the team. This role involves supporting the spiritual development of each player through intentional discipleship strategies, maximizing the team's potential/abilities, keeping athletes eligible, and retaining athletes through graduation. The coach will also ensure the spiritual, physical, emotional, mental, and social welfare of student-athletes, and develop, manage, and successfully lead both the men's and women's tennis teams, including practices, scheduling, recruiting, equipment management, and appropriate social media involvement. Additionally, the coach must manage and operate within budget parameters without exception, ensure adherence to institutional, league, and NAIA compliance rules, policies, and procedures, and maintain ethical standards of behavior. The position also requires ensuring satisfactory academic performance of student-athletes, supervising and mentoring coaching assistants, and managing all team fund-raising and booster events in accordance with University, Conference, and NAIA expectations and institutional rules, policies, and procedures. Participation in long-range planning and assessment, attending departmental training sessions and meetings, and complying with all departmental policy manuals are also key responsibilities. There is an opportunity to develop sport camps and conferences as fundraisers and compensation supplement, and other duties may be assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Requirements

Must have an earned Bachelor’s Degree
Must have some level of experience in coaching (Minimum of three (3) years at the college level or as a head coach)
Experience includes recruiting student-athletes, marketing, scheduling, equipment budgeting/management, and facility care
Initiate, build, and grow a women's flag football program on the foundation of a disciple-making culture
Counsel with students and refer as necessary regarding spiritual, personal, emotional, or academic problems
Participate as requested in committees, councils, or professional organizations that pertain to this position
Attendance at chapel services is encouraged
Maintain a professional image and manner consistent with Indiana Wesleyan University's mission and goals
Support the policies of the student handbook with integrity
Work within the Athletic Department to foster an environment of cooperation and unity
Strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement

Nice To Haves

Preference given to degrees within the fields of Sport and Recreation Management, Health and Physical Education
Master's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Support the spiritual development of each player through intentional discipleship strategies
Maximize the team's potential/abilities
Keep athletes eligible
Retain athletes through graduation
Ensure the spiritual, physical, emotional, mental, and social welfare of student-athletes
Develop, manage, and successfully lead both the men's and women's tennis teams, including practices, scheduling, recruiting, equipment management, and appropriate social media involvement
Manage and operate within budget parameters, without exception
Ensure adherence with established institutional, league, and NAIA compliance rules, policies, and procedures as well as ethical standards of behavior
Ensure satisfactory academic performance of student-athletes
Supervise and mentor coaching assistants as directed and approved by Director of Athletics
Manage all team fund-raising and booster events in accordance with University, Conference, and NAIA expectations, and institutional rules, policies, and procedures
Participate in long-range planning and assessment
Attend all departmental training sessions and meetings
Read and comply with all departmental policy manuals
Work closely with Facilities and Grounds workers to insure proper upkeep of athletic facilities
Develop sport camps and conferences as fundraisers and compensation supplement
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics