Director of Tennis (GA205)
Longwood University
Farmville, VA
Full-time
Sports and Recreation / Fitness
Posted on May 10, 2023
About Longwood University:
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.
Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,300 undergraduate and graduate students and 39,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Job Description:
Longwood University invites applications for the position of Director of Tennis (GA205). The successful candidate will be responsible for instructing, recruiting, and/or educating student athletes in the sport of tennis and the responsibilities of serving as an ambassador for Longwood University. This includes informing student athletes of their role as a Longwood Citizen Leader, as well as the necessary rules and regulations to compete within the University, NCAA, and Big South Conference.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Requirements:
Additional Information:
This position is a full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt position. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:
Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.
A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, position posted 5/09/23. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and attach (under Resume) a letter of interest, resume, and names and contact details of three references.
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.
Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,300 undergraduate and graduate students and 39,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Job Description:
Longwood University invites applications for the position of Director of Tennis (GA205). The successful candidate will be responsible for instructing, recruiting, and/or educating student athletes in the sport of tennis and the responsibilities of serving as an ambassador for Longwood University. This includes informing student athletes of their role as a Longwood Citizen Leader, as well as the necessary rules and regulations to compete within the University, NCAA, and Big South Conference.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
- Leadership - Must demonstrate the characteristics and qualities of a successful leader. Must demonstrate ability to build and sustain a winning culture
- Coaching knowledge and technique - Must demonstrate in-depth knowledge base in sports rules, game strategies, and performance principles. Must demonstrate the ability to plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions
- Recruiting - scout, identify, and recommend student athletes in such a manner that encourages diversity, while maintaining a competitive team
- Fiscal responsibility - ensure the Tennis Program and its staff execute their professional duties in a fiscally responsible manner in compliance with NCAA, Commonwealth of VA laws, Longwood University and the Athletics Department policies and procedures
- Academic success of student athletes - monitor the academic progress of student athletes and assist in ensuring academic success while collaborating with Academic Services
- Rules compliance - manage the Tennis Program in full compliance with NCAA and Big South Conference rules and regulations, Commonwealth of VA laws, Longwood University and the Athletics Department policies and procedures
- Community and university involvement - perform public relations functions promoting Longwood athletes in a positive manner to the media, alumni, and community. Work collaboratively with University Advancement to cultivate and promote donor relations to ensure the fund raising efforts are successful
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree with equivalent training and work experience in a higher education setting
- Work experience at a NCAA Division I University preferred with a minimum of three to five years coaching tennis or equivalent experience at the professional level
- Knowledgeable of camp and clinic development programs
- Ability to schedule future games with opposing teams
- Demonstrated skill in teaching, coaching, and mentoring others
- Must be able to perform physical activities associated with the sport of tennis
- Must be able to meet the University eligibility requirements to drive fleet vehicles, including passenger vans and/or mini buses
- Must have a valid driver's license
Additional Information:
This position is a full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt position. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:
- State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
- Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
- Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS)
- Life & Long-Term care insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon.
- Educational benefits for most employees
- Fitness Center membership less expensive than most
Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.
A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, position posted 5/09/23. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and attach (under Resume) a letter of interest, resume, and names and contact details of three references.