Director of Tennis and Head Coach

Position Title: Director of Tennis and Head Coach

Department: Men's & Women's Tennis

Position Type: Staff

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred
• 2 to 3 years experience in collegiate coaching or 4 to 5 years of combined experience as a collegiate tennis player and competitive coach; NCAA experience preferred

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates should submit an online application, including cover letter, current resume and a commitment statement (a statement on the applicants commitment to working with individuals and groups from a variety of identities, cultures and backgrounds in the workplace), and contact information for three (3) professional reference through Interfolio at

Please contact Jennifer Rushton, Director of Athletics ( [email protected] or 517-629-0583) for questions about the position or search. A review of application will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Description:

Albion College invites applications for the Director of Tennis and Head Coach position. The Director of Tennis will serve as the Head Coach of both the Men's and Women's teams and will manage the Ungrodt Tennis Center. Head Coach responsibilities encompass all aspects of coaching both Men's and Women's Tennis teams. This includes (but are not limited to) scheduling, conditioning, technique training and mental preparation. In addition, the position also works closely with Admissions in recruiting students, and supervises all assistant tennis coaches, volunteer coaches, and team managers.

The primary function of managing the Ungrodt Tennis Center is to ensure that all aspects of the Ungrodt Tennis Center are handled in an efficient and effective manner. This includes all scheduling of court hours for both Albion College use and rental use, purchasing, and working with Facilities & Operations to ensure proper upkeep and maintenance. The position will need to work closely with the Associate AD in making sure that the Ungrodt Center functions seamlessly as part of the Dow Recreation Center. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload with sensitivity and confidentiality. Must contribute to a campus climate that emphasizes a commitment to working with individuals and groups from a variety of identities, cultures and backgrounds.

FLSA Classification: Salaried / Exempt / Administrative & Instructional (Coaching) Exemption
Employment Status: At-Will

EEO Statement:

Founded in 1835, Albion College is one of the original chartered institutions of higher education in Michigan and recognized as the state's top liberal arts college by the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings. Albion College offers a highly applied liberal arts education within a welcoming residential community that prioritizes belonging, faculty engagement, and student success. Albion College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status as protected by law, in all educational programs and activities, admission of students, and conditions of employment. We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to a campus climate that emphasizes a commitment to working with individuals and groups from a variety of identities, cultures and backgrounds. The College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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