Oakton Community College
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Description
Under general supervision, provide direction for the Men's and Women's Tennis program through meet and practice coaching, player and team skill development and recruitment and retention of academically and athletically prepared students. Support activities of the cross-country program within the rules and guidelines of the NJCAA, the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference and the college.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and conduct in-season and off-season team practice and conditioning programs.
- Assist individual active players in tennis skill development through skills training and strength and conditioning training.
- Direct the identification and recruitment of players to the program. This may include traveling to regional high school and club tennis events and tennis showcases.
- Schedule and plan tennis practices and meets, including transportation, driving a team vehicle, securing funds for travel, making travel arrangements, etc.
- Secure and monitor all practice/competition facilities and equipment and report any/all problems to the Athletic Office.
- Report in-season game/match results and statistics to both internal and external media sources and recommend news stories and features to support the program.
- Report end of season scores and team and individual statistics to appropriate groups. Recommend and advocate for student honors within conference, region, and other athletic governing bodies.
Requirements:
- An associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable skills and abilities can be obtained is required. A bachelor's degree is preferred.
- One year of volleyball coaching experience as a head or assistant coach at the college, high school, club or travel team levels is required. Collegiate coaching experience preferred.
- Collegiate level playing experience preferred.
- Knowledge of NJCAA/NCAA/NAIA rules and regulations is preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning and leadership skills and positive role model for young adults is expected.
- Ability to work independently in an unstable and chaotic environment desired.
- Valid Class "D" driver's license required.
- Work performed in different environments including interior/office work areas, gymnasiums and outdoor areas.