Hybrid Head Tennis Coach at University of Saint Mary

The University of Saint Mary is conveniently located a short 30 minutes’ drive from Parkville, Shawnee, Basehor and Kansas City, Kansas.  USM offer all full-time employees Medical, Dental, Vision, University Paid Basic Life & AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability along with a generous Tuition Remission for the employee, spouse and dependents under the age of 24 years old.  

THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY:

The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 100 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Plans and directs the activities of the Men’s and Women’s Tennis program ensuring that the team follows the direction and mission of USM and the Athletic Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee the conduct, discipline and positive character development of student-athletes by using the guidelines and principles of the USM Mission and the NAIA Champions of Character initiative
• Teach and promote the USM Mission values of community, respect, justice and excellence
• Responsible for the recruitment of student athletes with recommendation for athletic financial aid awards
• Responsible for administering NAIA, KCAC and USM policies pertaining to recruitment and student-athlete eligibility.
• Responsible for Men’s and Women’s Tennis team schedule and coordination of team travel
• Assesses player skills and assigns team positions
• Evaluates own and opposition team capabilities to determine match strategy
• Assists in inventory management, distribution, and collection of equipment and uniforms
• Supervises all practices and competitions
• Hire, evaluate and supervise team managers and assistant coaches
• Works with the Athletic Department in all sport promotions, fundraising, and recruitment efforts
• Assist with USM Athletic Department game and event management
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have working knowledge of NAIA and KCAC rules and regulations
• Bachelor’s Degree, Masters preferred
• 3-5 years related experience

TO APPLY:
 Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references. 

Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 Questions: email human resources at [email protected]