POSITION SUMMARY:Administers all facets of a collegiate tennis program.  Oversees daily operations of pool and administers swim lessons program.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Current lifeguard, first aid and CPR certification.
3. Two years experience in athletics as a student-athlete, coach, or professional.
4. Working knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations.
5. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
6. Proficiency in word processing programs.
7. Current South Carolina driver’s license.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:

1. Responsible for identification and recruitment of qualified student-athletes.
2. Plans and implements daily practices in preparation for games.
3. Provides direct supervision and proper technique instruction to student-athletes engaged in practice, games or activities directly related to sports participation.
4. Schedules all home and away games.
5. Sends contracts for all scheduled competitions.
6. Drives team to and from competition sites.
7. Manages team’s operating budget.
8. Maintains inventory of all supplies and equipment affiliated with the tennis program and orders as needed.
9. In conjunction with athletic trainer, plans and implements conditioning and weight programs for team.
10. Reports all unsafe playing conditions to director of athletics.
11. Represents the department at Admissions Open House events.
12. Maintains membership in a professional organization for tennis coaches.
13. Displays professionalism while performing all duties and responsibilities associated with Columbia College Athletics.
14. Abides by all NAIA regulations including the Coaches Code.
15. Assists in all facets of yearly fundraising event.
16. Represents the department at Admissions Open House events.
17. Hires and manages pool staff including lifeguards and swim instructors.
18. Organizes registration and schedule for all sessions of swim school and other summer programs.
19. Creates and mails all promotional and registration materials for swim school and other summer programs.
20. Responsible for making $26,000 through swim program that is turned over to the general operational account for the College.
21. Maintains pool schedule including open swim hours for campus constituents.
22. Monitors swim program budgets and tennis operating budget.

Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

IT IS A QUALIFICATION STANDARD OF THE COLLEGE THAT AN EMPLOYEE SHALL NOT POSE A THREAT TO THE HEALTH OR SAFETY OF HIMSELF OR OTHERS IN THE WORKPLACE.

 If interested in this position, submit resume with cover letter to:
Ana Oliver, Athletic Department