Head Coach, Tennis

About Le Moyne College:

Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Our Mission:

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.

Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community.

POSITION SUMMARY                                                                     

The Tennis Head Coach is responsible for conducting a comprehensive, high quality NCAA Division I athletic program within the guidelines of all rules and policies established by the department, the institution, the Conference, and the NCAA.  This includes assessing, implementing, and evaluating strategies to enhance team and individual athletic and academic performance in accordance with the stated mission of Le Moyne College and the Athletic Department.   This Head Coach is charged with creating an environment advancing the “Inside the L” culture of wholistic personal growth and development of the student-athlete.  

Daily duties and tasks which require exercising discretion and independent judgment consisting of 60% instructional and 40% recruitment/administrative/fiscal management tasks.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job duties specific to this position:

Coaching and Team Development:

• Assess, implement and evaluate strategies that enhances team and individual performance.

• Provide timely and constructive individualized feedback for student-athlete improvement.

• Prepare individuals and the team for competition, focused on high-level performance and sportsmanship.

Sports Performance:

• Submits all paperwork, schedule meetings and respond to all information requests from athletic trainers and team physicians according to guidelines and deadlines established by the Head Athletic Trainer.

• All decisions regarding the health and safety of student athletes when it comes to physical participation is at the discretion of the Head Athletic Trainer.

• Coordinates with the Peak Performance Team (Strength and Conditioning, Sports Medicine, Nutrition, Mental Health) on the conduct of a comprehensive training program to enhance both personal and performance growth/development.

Game Management:

• Works with appropriate personnel to determine your needs for the organization, coordination, and scheduling of all home and away contests including:  facility and equipment set-up, officials, scorekeepers, statisticians, media considerations, lodging, meals, travel arrangements, etc.

NCAA Compliance:

• Conducts program in compliance with all applicable NCAA, conference, and institutional policies, rules and regulations.

• Ensures timely submission of all compliance related work flows through ARMS to maintain the highest levels of integrity and transparency.

• Maintains open and responsive communications with the Associate Director of Student Athlete Success and NCAA Compliance.

• Maintains up to date certification in all required areas (NCAA DI Institute Modules, 1st Aid/CPR/AED Training, Etc).

Fiscal Management:

• Submits all budget requests, documentation, receipts and related forms and paperwork, according to existing policy and established deadlines.

• Monitors all budgets as they relate to your program.

• Stays within budget allocations. Account for all money related to the program, including fund raising, camps, clinics and special events.

• Comply with College and department fiscal guidelines and policies.

• Strategically award and monitor all athletics grants in aid to best leverage the academic progress