Tennis Head Coach

Head Women's Tennis Coach Purpose:

Direct and coach the Louisiana Christian University's Women's Tennis Program.

Essential Function:

Direct, oversee, and manage the University's women's tennis program, recruits, and recommends hires for the coaching and support staff. Recruit students in accordance with Louisiana Christian University, NAIA, and the Red River Athletic Conference policies and guidelines. Ensure that Women's Tennis is in compliance with all Louisiana Christian University, NAIA, and the Red River Athletic Conference guidelines, rules, and regulations. Provides all necessary reports and statistics periodically. Visit area and regional high schools and colleges to recruit student athletes. Direct on-field and classroom instructions and coaching in tennis techniques and strategy on the tennis program; evaluates individual performance and provides leadership and instruction in areas of deficiency. Counsel team members in academic, disciplinary, and personal matters; consults with administrators and faculty for resolutions of problems. Schedule the games for the women's tennis team; makes lodging, meal and transportation arrangements, orders equipment and uniforms, maintains the inventory, cleaning and maintenance of equipment within the budget provided by the University. Represent Louisiana Christian University at professional, civic, charity and alumni events. Direct the development of reports and analysis setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions. Direct the personnel activities in the women's tennis program including disciplining, training, merit recommendations, promotions, and transfers. Monitor academic progress of student athletes, counsels' students, and assists them in solving problems.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform other related duties as required. (i.e. Event Management)

Special Requirements:

Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Louisiana Christian University. Commitment includes general support for Christian liberal arts education. A willingness to serve the broader university community through service and committee work. Active member in a local evangelical Christian church Louisiana Christian University achieves its mission based upon its core beliefs. All employees are expected to support these core beliefs and model them in their performance: Commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith. People are treated with dignity and respect. Relationships are built on honesty, integrity, and trust. Excellence is achieved through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic Efficiency is achieved through wise management of human and financial resources. Louisiana Christian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer Applicants should send an application (see link below) and resume, including the names and addresses of three references to Louisiana Christian University HR Dept, 1140 College Drive, Box 381, Pineville, LA 71359 or e-mail information to hr@ lacollege.edu . LCU staff application may be found at www.lacollege.edu/about/employment

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person