Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach

McPherson College seeks dynamic and innovative applicants for the position of Men’s and Women’s Head Tennis Coach.   This position reports to the Athletic Director and is a full-time, exempt position, eligible for college benefits package. This is a 12-month position. 

 

Join a dynamic athletic department where the culture is focused on a stellar student athletic experience.  Work for a nationally recognized great college to work for!

McPherson College is a career-oriented liberal arts institution.  It is located in McPherson, Kansas, about one-hour north of Wichita, the largest city in the state.  The college was founded in 1887 by members of the Church of the Brethren and remains committed to the values of the church: peace and justice, ethical behavior and putting faith into action.  The mission of McPherson College is to develop whole persons through scholarship, participation and service.  For more information, please visit www.mcpherson.edu.

The Head Tennis Coach is responsible for a focus on student/athlete instruction in athletic performance, physical health, and sport team concepts specific to tennis.  The coach is responsible for developing and guiding the tennis program by mentoring, teaching and providing the guidance and support necessary for the student athletes to be successful in their athletic and academic endeavors. The coach will represent McPherson College, its mission, and the Athletic department's program and goals in a positive manner.

Duties include but are not limited to the recruitment and retention of student-athletes; scouting; scheduling; team travel; community service; academic monitoring with integrity; enforcement of team policies and procedures; off-season conditioning; leading training sessions and knowledge of and adherence to college, conference and NAIA rules and regulations.

Experience:  Previous coaching experience required.  Heading coaching experience preferred in a college setting. 

Education:  A baccalaureate degree. Master’s degree preferred.

Interpersonal Skills:  Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communications skills are necessary.

Other Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office products is required and working with budgets.

 

Travel is a requirement of this position and a valid driver’s license is required.  Working nights and weekends particularly during tennis season is also an expectation of this position. 

Please complete the on-line application at:

https://www.mcpherson.edu/jobs/mens-and-womens-head-tennis-coach-2/

include your cover letter, your resume and the names, and contact information of three professional references.

 

No phone calls.

 

McPherson College is an equal opportunity employer, is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women and people from traditionally under-represented groups.

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Last updated on Jan 16, 2025