Head Coach, Tennis

Salary: $56,500.00 - $62,150.00 Annually
Location : Fort Dodge, IA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202200317
Department: Student Services
Division: Athletics
Opening Date: 02/12/2024
Closing Date: 3/11/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description Summary
The Head Tennis coach is directly responsible for overall direction of the men's and women's tennis program. Involving recruiting, retaining members, assembling/developing a competent assistant coaching staff, and overall in-season/off-season strategies/programs.
The Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach will also serve in a second college assignment of: Student Development Assistant. The employment in the above position is contingent upon the Head Coach being employed in both assigned positions.
Examples of Duties
Constant (67-100%)

• Formulate a successful philosophy to promote the educational welfare and sportsmanship of the student athlete.
• Manage and direct the men's and women's tennis program.
• Coaches the men's and women's tennis teams.
• Manages all aspects of the team including strength and conditioning, practicing, competing and scheduling.
• Evaluates and recruits qualified student athletes.
• Directs and supervises the assistant men's and women's tennis coach.
• Responsible for men's and women's tennis student athlete retention and roster management.
• Responsible for marketing the men's and women's tennis program.
• Develop and adhere to the budget set forth for the program.
• Responsible for ordering of supplies and equipment and uniform purchases.
• Arrange travel for the team's scrimmages and competitions during the season.
• Coordinate fundraising activities to help with the costs of additional items needed for the program.
• Responsible for advising and keeping close watch on student/athletes academic progress.
• Responsible for setting the code of conduct for each student/athlete, and handle discipline accordingly for breaking of the rules set forth.

Frequent (34-66%)

• Commits to and is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the department, the College, NJCAA and ICCAC with the utmost integrity.
• Travel outside Area V recruitment areas.
• Communicate with prospective or current students via text, email or weekly phone calls.

Occasional (10-33%)

• Serve on College committees.
• Participate in clinics/ conferences/ staff development for professional growth.
• Assist in the maintenance and enhancement of communications within the college and the community.
• Give tours of campus to prospective students.
• Assist in special enrollment days/ senior days/ campus activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
1. Be able and willing to represent Iowa Central Community College in a positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.
2. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing clearly, concisely, logically and coherently.
3. Ability to be flexible and focused in a fluid work environment.
4. Establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, staff, administrators, clients and general public.
5. Assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems, and exercise good judgement when making decisions.
6. Possess strong human relation skills.
7. Effectively recruit/retain quality students and athletes.
8. Continue to develop a Men's and Women's Tennis program which the entire campus/community/Area V can be proud of.
9. Effectively develop a relationship with the State of Iowa Tennis coaches to enhance our Iowa recruitment efforts.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. College playing experience preferred, coaching experience at the collegiate level preferred. Must hold a current Class C Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement or willingness to complete prior to athletic season.
Supplemental Information
GENERAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH OR WITHOUT A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Position involves constant (67-100%) sitting, talking or listening to persons over the telephone and in person, traveling for long periods of time; frequent (34-66%) standing, walking, talking, jogging, visual activity and repetitive motion, use of computer equipment; and occasional (10-33%) assembling equipment, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling and carrying/lifting up to 25 pounds.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individual may perform other duties as assigned.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, retirement (IPERS or TIAA), life insurance (2x base salary up to $300,000), long-term disability, holidays (6), vacation (15days), personal days (16 hours), volunteer leave (8 hours) and sick leave (80) hours. The leaves listed are annual ? and some of the leave benefits may be prorated based on date of hire.
In addition, we offer several voluntary benefits including: vision, supplemental employee, spouse and children life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and 403b retirement savings.