Head Coach Men

Head Coach Men's and Women's Tennis

Regular

SA54124

full-time 40 hours weekly

Exempt

$68,640-$72,000

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

The Head Coach has comprehensive responsibilities associated with the management of Chapman University's Men's and Women's Tennis programs. Duties include coaching, teaching, recruiting, fundraising and other duties as assigned in support of the Athletics Department. Duties include oversight, management and maintenance of Anderson Tennis Center. In addition, the coach is expected to provide an oversight of students, coaches and safe daily operation of all Chapman facilities. A flexible schedule and travel may be required. A successful candidate is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Chapman University, the SCIAC conference and NCAA.

• Teach, coach, practice, and condition student athletes. Teach sport fundamentals and game strategies. Foster an educational and developmentally enriching environment for student-athletes to thrive and grow.
• Recruit, motivate and retain student athletes. Will work with administrators to determine student-athlete roster size limits. Work with our athletic training staff on the health and safety needs of our student-athletes.
• Manage and communicate a yearlong calendar that includes traditional and non-traditional seasons. Develop daily practice plans, develop and oversee a competitive NCAA intercollegiate schedule. This includes providing safe and responsible travel to and from away competitions.
• Develop and manage an annual budget and oversee expenditures. Manage and maintain program facility, including partnering with others in the department to share common facility spaces.
• Commit to compliance of NCAA and SCIAC rules and regulations, including periodic departmental and conference meetings and training. Commit to adhering to university and departmental policies.
• Train and closely supervise assistant coaches, volunteer coaches and student workers for assigned sports and job responsibilities. Commit to professional growth and development opportunities as a member of recognized national coaching and sport organizations.
• Partner with University Advancement to develop and implement fundraising activities associated with assigned sports. Build and foster relationships with key volunteers, alumni, and parents.
• Oversight, management and maintenance of Anderson Tennis Center. Supervision of Tennis Facility Coordinator.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for collaborating with university units to foster athletic, academic, emotional, physical, and social growth. Working with financial aid, medical services, academic support, judicial affairs, psychological services, student-athletes services, international programs, and compliance. Mandatory Campus Security Authority and Title IX Mandatory Reporters.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven ability to interpret and apply all relevant rules and regulations
• Familiarity with and insight into the issues confronting NCAA Intercollegiate Athletics in general and athletics at highly selective colleges in particular
• Technical expertise with assigned sports
• Coaching experience with assigned sports
• Proven success in recruiting, motivating and retaining student athletes
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative and exercise discretions and judgment on matters of significance
• Demonstrated commitment to gender equity and equal opportunity in the athletic program and an understanding of the profile of the university
• Appropriate certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED

• Head coaching experience in assigned sport(s) preferred
• Ability to teach physical education courses
• Experience working in a higher education environment
• Knowledge of Chapman University policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of NCAA Division III and SCIAC rules and regulations; experience working in an NCAA Division III environment

The regular hours for this full-time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Holiday, weekend and evening work hours will be required. Travel will be required. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or division. This is a 12-month position.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

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