Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach

Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach
Annual Salary:  $43,122 

SUMMARY

The Head Tennis Coach, working under the supervision of the Director of Athletics, is responsible for planning and managing a successful University Men’s & Women’s Tennis Program that reflects Quality, Integrity, Character and Competitiveness. A commitment to excellence in coaching and community relations is expected, as head coaches represents the Department of Athletics and the university in its overall promotion and public relations efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize and administer all aspects of operating a successful Men’s & Women’s Tennis program that reflects quality, integrity, character, and competitiveness.
• Comply with all University, GAC, and NCAA rules/policies.
• Recruit and coach student-athletes.
• Promote and monitor academic and athletic success of student-athletes; proven student-athlete skill development.
• Develop a playing schedule.
• Make all team travel arrangements.
• Supervise playing and practice season workouts.
• Plan and coordinate fundraisers for the Men’s & Women’s Tennis program.

Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach
Annual Salary:  $43,122 

SUMMARY

The Head Tennis Coach, working under the supervision of the Director of Athletics, is responsible for planning and managing a successful University Men’s & Women’s Tennis Program that reflects Quality, Integrity, Character and Competitiveness. A commitment to excellence in coaching and community relations is expected, as head coaches represents the Department of Athletics and the university in its overall promotion and public relations efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize and administer all aspects of operating a successful Men’s & Women’s Tennis program that reflects quality, integrity, character, and competitiveness.
• Comply with all University, GAC, and NCAA rules/policies.
• Recruit and coach student-athletes.
• Promote and monitor academic and athletic success of student-athletes; proven student-athlete skill development.
• Develop a playing schedule.
• Make all team travel arrangements.
• Supervise playing and practice season workouts.
• Plan and coordinate fundraisers for the Men’s & Women’s Tennis program.
• Sound fiscal planning and budget management for the Men’s & Women’s Tennis program.
• Supervise, manage, and evaluate all personnel identified within the Men’s & Women’s Tennis program.
• Adheres to university policies and procedures, including branding and appropriate use of effective social media.
• Lead the Men’s & Women’s Tennis program to reflect high standards of integrity and promote student-athlete success on and off the court.  
• Agrees to operate in accordance with university, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (FUNCTIONS, DUTIES)

1.       Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments.

2.       Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University.

3.       Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the University. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working environment.

4.       Safety: Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation and performs incident duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED : Bachelor’s Degree with adequate professional preparation for successful coaching and team management. Excellent organizational and administrative skills required.  Successful candidate must possess the ability to establish effective relationships with all constituent groups associated with the program. 

PREFERRED : Master’s Degree is highly desired. Experience as a head tennis coach at some level.

Founded in 1909 as a teachers’ college, Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues the strong tradition of producing outstanding educators for southeast Oklahoma and north Texas. Student enrollment is approximately 5,500 students and the campus is situated in rural Oklahoma. The main campus located in Durant, Oklahoma, which is 90 miles north of Dallas, Texas, and 150 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. The community is close to Lake Texoma and the Choctaw Casino Resort. Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues to be among the nation’s most affordable universities according to the U. S. News & World Report’s America’s Best colleges.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The preferred start date is August 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.

Southeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package including university paid health, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeastern. Southeastern offers 25 paid holidays per fiscal year and has a generous leave package including annual/vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and birthday leave. In addition to the SE paid benefits, there are many voluntary products available to employees such as 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short term disability, dependent life insurance and a variety of ancillary benefits.

Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. SE participates in E-Verify.

SE is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.

Notice to applicants:

If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire. 

It is Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process.  Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.

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