The successful candidate will assist the Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach with managing a competitive Tennis program that adheres to all College, KCAC, and NAIA rules and regulations while providing a safe and accepting environment for student-athletes to grow and develop academically, athletically and one which encourages personal responsibility, sportsmanship and service to others. This is a 10-month, part time, exempt position and is eligible for the full college benefits' package. Campus housing is included in the compensation package. Knowledge Skills and Abilities * Thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject sport * Working knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations * Strong knowledge of tennis skills and strategies * Good communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal. * Strong coaching and recruiting skills * Strong organizational skills * Ability to engage and communicate with prospective student-athletes and their families * Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community Essential Job Functions * Assists with year-round recruitment of high school and junior college players, including traveling to prospective games/events, phone calls and letters to both coaches and players * Assists with delivering coaching instructions in a variety of learning styles * Assists with pre/post workouts with a teaching approach * Ensures tapes/video equipment are prepared for home and away games and exchange tapes with opponents * Record statistics for each match * Represents McPherson College and the men's and women's tennis program in a professional, mentoring style. Qualifications Required * Bachelor's degree. Preferred * At least one year of collegiate coaching experience and/or one year of collegiate tennis playing, including effective leadership, communications, coaching and recruiting. * Physical Skills: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in light to moderate * work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and * materials of light weight (10-25 pounds). Tasks involve demonstrating competitive * tennis techniques and plays, requiring standing, moving, bending and jumping. * Flexibility to travel is a requirement of this position. A valid driver's license is a requirement of the position. Please complete the online application below to include your resume, your cover letter and the contact information of three professional references. No phone calls.