Davis & Elkins College – head coach, tennis for men and women

Function title: Head coach, men’s and ladies tennis

Summary of the work: This function includes the provision of general instruction and management of the tennis teams of the men and women at Davis & Elkins College. D&E is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and the Mountain East Conference (MEC).
This is a position of ten months.

Job tasks:

• Instructs student athletes in all aspects of sport during training and competition.
• Identifies, investigates and recruits potential student athletes that match the academic profile of the institution and of the athletic ability to contribute to the success of the program.
• Ensures the academic success of student athlete through intervention and campus sources.
• Fundraising to support the operating costs of the program.
• Makes travel arrangements and sets a competitive schedule from the conference.
• Shops and expenses equipment and ensures that purchases are responsible for tax purposes.
• Models high levels of character and sportiness and sets expectations for behavior within the program.

Special work conditions: Evening and weekend work if necessary

Apply: Applicants must (1) cover letter, (2) CV and (3) names and contact details of three references via e -mail to David Pomeroy, associated athletic director of internal operations, [email protected]. Place “Tennis” in the subject line when submitting an application
Materials.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s diploma required and Master’s degree is strong.
• Proven success in coaching and recruitment or equivalent experience.
• Candidate must be a dedication to the integrated role that athletics plays in an institution for higher education.
• Ability to adhere to and take care of compliance with NCAA and MEC rules and regulations and the ability to lead and cherish a diverse student and administrative population.
• Demonstrable ability to solve problems and to initiate and implement projects independently and effectively.
• Possibility to work multi-task, effectively and to get deadlines in a fast environment.
• Strong oral, presentation and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with students, parents, staff, teachers and external voters from the college.
• Strong leadership, management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to make effective decisions based on facts and a healthy judgment.
• Competent in computer programs, including Windows, Outlook, Word and Excel, and available technological integration for athletics (ie recruitment, instruction on the field, integration of social media, student-athleteervices, etc.).
• Possibility to obtain a valid class D WV license with approval of passengers.

About Davis & Elkins College
Davis & Elkins College tries to “prepare students for and inspire success and for thoughtful involvement in the world.” To fulfill this mission, the department strives to offer a rigorous training that also offers students opportunities for experiential learning, and
encourages entrepreneurship, cooperation and practical problem solution. We also try to support and promote the professional and economic development of our city, state and region by setting up and serving partnerships as a source for anyone trying to improve their local communities.