| Position Summary | The Head Men’s Tennis Coach is responsible to carry out all aspects of the Tennis program necessary to accomplish objectives of the sport within the guidelines of the Athletic Department, University, ASUN and NCAA rules.
Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 10,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 180,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN. |
| Primary Duties and Responsibilities | - Responsible for recruitment, hiring, and supervision of an Assistant Tennis Coach, Tennis Center Manager and student employees necessary to assist in the Tennis Center operation.
- Responsible for recruiting highly skilled student-athletes for the Tennis team.
- Responsible for adhering to the policies and regulations of the University, Department of Athletics, OVC and NCAA; responsible for the orientation of student-athletes and boosters to these guidelines.
- Oversee the conduct and discipline of student-athletes.
- Assist in fundraising in both Tennis and with major fund raisers in the Athletic Department, in consultation with the Office of Advancement and the Athletic Director.
- Counsel the student-athlete in sport participation, personal development and athletics.
- Select, supervise and evaluate assistant coaches.
- Manage sport budget.
- Market and promote sport program.
- Participate in athletic department major fundraising efforts.
- Develop a sport schedule.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | - Ability to evaluate and recruit highly skilled student-athletes.
- Ability to effectively analyze and teach the fundamental skills and strategies of the sport.
- Ability to comply with all policies and regulations of the University, TBR, ASUN and NCAA.
- Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and Ellucian Banner.
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
- Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public.
- Ability to effectively supervise personnel and complete all associated personnel actions in a timely and accurate manner.
- Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports in a timely manner, particularly regarding athletic budget, eligibility, compliance and travel documentation.
- Ability to achieve certification to drive student-athletes to team athletic events.
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| Physical Requirements | - Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
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| Required Minimum Qualifications | - Bachelor’s degree.
- Demonstrated successful experience in playing and/or coaching at the collegiate, university, or professional level.
- A proven record of integrity, high principles and demonstrated skill in developing and motivating student-athletes academically and athletically.
- Valid driver license.
- A background check will be required for the successful applicant.
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