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Job Description
Company Description:
Franklin & Marshall College is a residential college dedicated to excellence in undergraduate liberal arts education. Its aims are to inspire in young people of high promise and diverse backgrounds a genuine and enduring love for learning, to teach them to read, write, and think critically, to instill in them the capacity for both independent and collaborative action, and to educate them to explore and understand the natural, social, and cultural worlds in which they live. In so doing, the College seeks to foster in its students' qualities of intellect, creativity, and character, that they may live fulfilling lives and contribute meaningfully to their occupations, their communities, and their world. To learn more about Lancaster, please go to https://landinlancasterpa.com
Job Description:
Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full-time Head Women's Tennis Coach.
Job Details:
Location :
F&M Campus•
Lancaster, PA Classification :
Full-time, Exempt Schedule :
40 hours, Monday•Friday. Will require evenings and weekends. Reports to : Associate Athletic Director•
Operations & Facilities Department :
Athletics & Recreation Job Description:
The Head Women's Tennis Coach is responsible for providing effective leadership for, and day-to-day management of, the women's tennis program. This position supports the academic mission of the college through athletics and recreation programs by teaching and demonstrating examples of leadership and value based decision making to student-athletes. The Head Coach facilitates integration of athletics into student's educational experience and initiates activities in support of the department.
Essential Functions:
Design and execute a comprehensive strategic recruitment vision to identify and secure elite student-athletes who align with the program's high-academic and competitive standards. Orchestrate the administrative lifecycle of the recruiting process in partnership with Enrollment Management, ensuring the integrity and timely submission of all prospective student-athlete documentation to meet rigorous institutional and regulatory deadlines. Maintain and increase roster sizes as directed. Execute a comprehensive tactical vision to maximize team performance and individual skill acquisition. Serve as the primary mentor for student-athletes, balancing high-level athletic instruction with academic integrity, personal growth, and a commitment to evidence-based safety protocols. Provide transformative leadership and professional development to the assistant coaching staff, ensuring a unified approach to program goals and departmental standards. Cultivate a culture of academic rigor that aligns with the College's mission of excellence. Establish and enforce clear academic standards for student-athletes, ensuring high graduation rates and consistent progress toward degree completion. Serve as the primary advocate for the holistic health, mental well-being, and personal development of all program participants. Drive the program's financial sustainability by identifying and executing diverse revenue-generating initiatives, including elite-level sports camps and targeted fundraising campaigns. In strategic partnership with Advancement, cultivate a robust philanthropic pipeline and engage a vibrant alumni network to meet and exceed annual Diplomat Athletic Club goals, ensuring the program's long-term financial sustainability. Serve as an ambassador for the College by upholding the highest standards of professional conduct and ethical leadership. Proactively manage program operations to ensure adherence to all NCAA, Conference, and Institutional bylaws, fostering a culture of compliance and accountability among all staff and student-athletes. Manage all program operations, including a competitive and complex schedule, practice cycles, and optimizing for competitive advantage and student-athlete recovery. All other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree. At least 3-5 years of experience in coaching tennis programs. Current CPR, AED and first aid certification. Must pass the NCAA Division III Coaches Test. Large Van certification within 90 days of hire. Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency in Google Suite Products (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive). Evidence of a commitment to community & belonging. Valid driver's license. Successful interview. Successful completion of background checks. This position works with minors (non F&M students under the age of 18) please review the link below that includes information regarding the protection of minors. Click HERE.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree. 5 or more years of experience coaching tennis. Experience coaching in a Higher Education setting.
Additional Information:
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications. Full-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events. To learn more about our Benefits, please visit our Benefits Page . Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.
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