Head Coach - Women's Tennis

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Full-Time/Part-Time

Full Time

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43,697

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?

Onsite

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Posting Details

Title Information

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full Time

Minimum Salary or Salary Range

43,697

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?

Onsite

Position Details

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| Posting Number | NC0682025 | | Working Title | Head Coach - Women's Tennis | | Department Org | 152600 - Tennis | | Why should you work at UCA? |
We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family—the faculty, staff, students and alumni—who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work!

At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well-being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference. Participation in university-wide remote work days may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job-specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development. The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary. Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals. | | Position Summary |
The Head Women’s Tennis Coach reports to the Director of Athletics and serves as a member of the department staff that is committed to excellence and advancing the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics through its strategic plan and vision. | | Job Duties and Responsibilities |
● Providing direction and leadership for the Women’s Tennis program, coordinating the day-to-day operations of the program to include, but not limited to, recruiting and roster management, practicing, scheduling, planning and preparation for competition.

● Coordinating the logistics for all team travel to competitions including transportation, lodging, and meals.

● Coordinating the procurement of all team-related gear, equipment, supplies and services. Maintaining care of appropriate equipment and Central Arkansas Tennis facilities.

● Monitoring the program budget to ensure fiscal responsibility and sound budgetary processes and procedures.

● Ensuring compliance with NCAA Division I, Atlantic Sun, and University rules and regulations.

● Working collaboratively with Athletic Academic Advising to monitor academic progress and student-athlete success.

● Serving as liaison to and work in a highly collaborative fashion with alumni and friends of the program.

● Other duties as assigned. | | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
Strong personal, writing, communication, computer, and emotional skills. | | Skills Considered Essential for Success |
-Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
-Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
-Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
-Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
-Ability to make sound judgments.
-Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
-Civility in all interactions.
-Demonstrate effective follow-up. | | Required Education and/or Experience |
● Bachelor’s Degree required, with 2+ years of experience in collegiate coaching or experience in sport related area.

● Nights, weekends, and ability to travel are essential. | | Preferred Education and/or Experience |
Master’s degree preferred | | University, Campus, and Community Description |
Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.
Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of nearly 10,000, of which more than 20% are graduate students. The university offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in six disciplines. The undergraduate student body consistently scores above the national average on the ACT exam. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions to research, scholarship, and creative activities. UCA seeks to attract students and employees that are dedicated to building a culture of diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity. | | Desired start date | 06/16/2025 |

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| Background Check Statement |
This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. | | UCA EEO Statement |
The University of Central Arkansas is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution dedicated to attracting and supporting a diverse student, faculty and staff population through enhanced multicultural learning environments and opportunities. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs. | | Open Date | 05/06/2025 | | Close Date | 06/10/2025 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Special Instructions to Applicants | |

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