Head Tennis Coach

The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 100 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.

Plans and directs the activities of the Men’s and Women’s Tennis program ensuring that the team follows the direction and mission of USM and the Athletic Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee the conduct, discipline and positive character development of student-athletes by using the guidelines and principles of the USM Mission and the NAIA Champions of Character initiative
• Teach and promote the USM Mission values of community, respect, justice and excellence
• Responsible for the recruitment of student athletes with recommendation for athletic financial aid awards
• Responsible for administering NAIA, KCAC and USM policies pertaining to recruitment and student-athlete eligibility.
• Responsible for Men’s and Women’s Tennis team schedule and coordination of team travel
• Assesses player skills and assigns team positions
• Evaluates own and opposition team capabilities to determine match strategy
• Assists in inventory management, distribution, and collection of equipment and uniforms
• Supervises all practices and competitions
• Hire, evaluate and supervise team managers and assistant coaches
• Works with the Athletic Department in all sport promotions, fundraising, and recruitment efforts
• Assist with USM Athletic Department game and event management
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have working knowledge of NAIA and KCAC rules and regulations

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Masters preferred
• 3-5 years related experience

TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references.

Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.