Head Men’s & Women’s Tennis Coach Contract

Job Description: The person in this position will manage all aspects of the sport program, including, but not limited
to, practice planning, game preparation/scouting, in-game coaching, recruiting, budgeting, scheduling, team travel, equipment/apparel
purchasing, staff supervision, payroll, academic monitoring, fundraising, alumni engagement, community service efforts, and general
supervision of student-athletes.

Location: Glenside

Responsibilities:

• Conducts
  training sessions to aid in the skill development of team members while keeping informed of current trends, tactics, and techniques, and
  managing game-day preparation and scouting of opponents.
• Recruits and retains qualified student-athletes.
• Monitors physical
  and mental health and well-being of team members, while working with professional staff to support the development and recovery of
  student-athletes.
• Serves as a role model for team members with regards to personal and professional conduct by enforcing department
  and team expectations regarding general standard of behavior for student-athletes.
• Coordinates essential team functions, including
  scheduling of contests, academic monitoring, eligibility tracking, budget management, transportation, and supply purchases.
• Hires,
  supervises, and mentors assistant coaches, volunteer coaches, and graduate student employees (if applicable)
• Coordinates team
  fundraising, alumni engagement, and community service efforts.
• Contributes to the overall success of the Athletics Department by
  performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities may include event management, facility supervision, assigned
  administrative tasks, committee work, or representing the Athletics Department at conferences/meetings.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university is
  required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree

Experience:

• Collegiate playing experience strongly preferred.
• Previous coaching experience at the collegiate, high
  school, and/or club level preferred. Minimum of three years of coaching experience preferred.

Skills:

• Demonstrated
  success in scouting, talent assessment, and recruitment of qualified student-athletes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and
  leadership skills, whether dealing with individuals or groups, and an ability to work well with different constituents.
• Strong
  initiative, detail, and follow-up skills with student-athletes, staff members, and administration.
• Strong strategic thinking and
  problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to set and achieve or exceed goals and meet deadlines.
• Ability to learn and apply
  University policies and procedures to ensure operational compliance and reliable judgement.
• General computer knowledge with a
  proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Experience with Front Rush or similar recruiting software preferred.

Special
Requirements:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel for both games and recruiting expected.
• Evening and weekend
  availability is required.
• Flexibility with an evolving work environment is important.
• Valid driver’s license
  required.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check, motor vehicle check, and drug test.
• Current CPR, AED, and
  first aid certifications required. Training and recertification can be provided if necessary.
• Compliance with NCAA Division III
  rules and regulations required.
• Compliance with athletic conference rules and regulations required.

Physical
Requirements:

• Ability to demonstrate and teach sport-specific skills required.
• Ability to move about campus and other
  locations.
• Physical ability to include standing and/or walking for long periods, bending, kneeling and stooping, manual
• dexterity, and ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Application Instructions:

• Applications must be submitted online through Arcadia’s Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email
  application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received, communication will generally be limited to
  candidates selected for additional consideration.
• Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the
  website once we’ve established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.

Arcadia University is a top-ranked private
University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of
International Education has ranked Arcadia first nationally in study abroad for 10 of the last 13 years, and the Princeton Review has ranked
Arcadia among the “Best in the Northeast” for eight consecutive years. The University’s Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs
are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report, which cites Arcadia for being among the top study
abroad programs and among the “most innovative,” and “best value” colleges. Arcadia promises a distinctively global, integrative, and
personal learning experience that prepares students to contribute and lead in a diverse and dynamic world. Through its community of practice
and commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) and to combating anti-Black Racism, Arcadia has made facilitating a safe
and welcoming environment a priority. Learn more about our vibrant community at www.arcadia.edu.

Our belief and experience is that there is strength in diversity and we are committed to building a welcoming and inclusive environment
for students and employees alike. We are a community built on varied experiences and perspectives that benefits from open-minded discussion
and cultural humility. Guided by our University’s values, we are committed to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and we are working
towards dismantling anti-Black racism/white supremacy and other forms of interpersonal and systemic discrimination and oppression.

We
welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples
of ways they will incorporate our values. in their work.

At Arcadia University, our JEDI principles (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) are the foundation of our highly
regarded, values-based learning community, which reflects the world in which we want to live. As such, Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes
candidates of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity, national
origin, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, age, gender identity,
military or military veteran status, disability, family medical or genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All
offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University
accepts the results of the background check.

Position Code: CH0028