Department: Wichita State Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Pay range $80,000 - $100,000.00/year, based on qualifications

Work Schedule: General office hours with required attendance many nights, weekends, & holidays

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

Join a coaching team who are considered our aces. We seek someone that compliments the current coaching strategies which encourages the development of our athletes & their skills. We seek a highly successful college tennis coach with a proven track record recruiting and developing talented student-athletes, promoting student-athlete welfare and experience, with a focus on academic performance, commitment to compliance and a track record of on court success. Educate through athletics, analyze videos & be proactive in methods &/or techniques helpful to guide athletes to the next level. Your dedication to the sport & desire to support a safe & positive culture, makes you a person we want to talk with. Please submit your application today if you can see yourself as part of our team!

Job Summary

Directs the day-to-day operations and development of one (1) or more athletic team(s).

Essential Functions

Coaches and oversees all administrative, recruiting, practicing and scouting activities. Manages, monitors, prepares and reports all budget activities. Ensures adherence to academic standards and retention of student athletes. Develops and maintains fundraising, coaching and University professional relationships.

Job Duties

Assists in the daily operation of the program, including team practices and drills.
Supporting student athletes in their academic and personal development goals.
Assisting with various program related issues as needed.
Collaborate with the assistant coach to develop and implement training strategies to enhance performance.
Develop tennis skills in a student-athlete through individual and team instruction
Full-time includes working holidays, weekends, and 40+ weeks

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Four (4) years of experience in collegiate level coaching

Required License/Certifications/Training:

Valid Kansas drivers license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to connect with a diverse population
• Commitment to the highest level of student-athlete welfare
• Adhere to NCAA, AAC and University Guidelines
• Align with core values – Character, Integrity, Knowledge, Stewardship, Competitive Excellence
• Strong communication skills both domestically and internationally
• Equipped to leverage and maximize a state-of-the-art $15M-$20M tennis facility, yielding competitive and recruiting success our program hasn’t yet seen…
• Highly organized and reliable with great follow up and follow through
• Knowledge of recruiting regulations and ability to do so regularly, and recruit at a high level internationally
• High energy not only at practice but in daily interactions with staff/student-athletes
• Understanding of the technical and tactical aspects of a successful tennis team but also an individual tennis player
• Ability to teach, motivate, lead and mentor student-athletes

Additional Information:

N/A

Physical Requirements:

Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to position self to participate in development appropriate activities with athletes. Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings and offices, and/or across external environments. Ability to move, transport, and/or deliver items, supplies, or equipment. Ability to drive state vehicle.

Additional Physical Requirement: