Head Women's Tennis Coach Job Opening

About Saint Michael's College:

Saint Michael's College delivers a compelling, world-class education in a beautiful Vermont setting. Our connected community allows students to form close relationships with each other and accomplished faculty and staff members, providing an ideal learning environment where they have the space and support to challenge themselves and their peers. As a fully residential college located minutes from Burlington, one of the country's top-rated college towns, Saint Michael's offers an unparalleled mix of academic, spiritual, cultural, service and wilderness experiences. Saint Michael's is among the elite ranks of only 286 colleges and universities nationwide allowed to host a Phi Beta Kappa national honor society chapter on campus, while the U.S. News and World Report mentioned that "St. Michael's infuses its campus culture with a spirit of serving others," and "creates a feeling of camaraderie." The College is included in the Princeton Review's Best 384 Colleges, earning a spot on the Green College Honor Roll for demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability. Surrounded by the beautiful Green Mountains and Lake Champlain, and only 3.5 hours from Boston and 1.5 hours from Montreal, the area offers abundant recreational and cultural opportunities. To learn more, visit smcvt.edu.

Job Description:

Applications are invited for the position of Head Women's Tennis Coach at Saint Michael's College. Located in the greater Burlington, Vermont area, Saint Michael's is a NCAA Division II institution (Northeast-10 Conference), and sponsors 21 varsity sports. Additional program information can be found at www.smcathletics.com.

Responsibilities include:

• Directing all aspects of the coaching and management of the women's tennis program.
• Supporting the academic and personal development of all athletes.
• Recruiting and scouting.
• Coaching in games and practices.
• Directing the team strength and conditioning program.
• Managing the team budget.
• Organizing and implementing a spring break trip and fundraising for the trip.
• Managing alumni and parent development.
• Hiring and supervising a part-time assistant coach.
• Contributing member of the athletics department in all department initiatives.

Position is eligible for applicable tuition benefits and employee can make their own pre-tax contributions to a 401(k) account. This part-time position is not eligible for regular College provided fringe benefits.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required; and competitive and/or coaching experience highly desired, preferably at the college level.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to the overall development of the student and the mission of the College.
• Must demonstrate a high level of personal integrity and outstanding work ethic.
• Ability to recruit and work with student-athletes in a challenging academic environment.
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must hold and maintain a good driving record and maintain s certified van driver status for the College.
• Must demonstrate good organizational ability and computer competency.
• Annual certification in First Aid and CPR as well as NCAA coaching recruiting certification is also required.
• Valid driver's license and must be able to successfully pass driving record check and maintain a certified van driver status for the College. For criteria please see the Driver Acceptability Matrix.

Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background and driving record check and eligibility to work in the United States.

Additional Information:

Saint Michael's College, inspired by our Edmundite Catholic mission, is committed to diversity and inclusion across our campus community. We are committed to attracting and supporting faculty and staff that fully represent the racial, ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity of the nation, and we actively seek applications from underrepresented groups. Applicants are invited to include in their cover letter and other documents information about how they may contribute to our goal through their research, teaching and/or service.

The mission of the Education Programs at Saint Michael's College is to contribute to the intellectual, ethical, social, and spiritual development of individuals and culture, with an emphasis on creativity, curiosity, contemplation, collaboration, social justice, and sustainability.

Saint Michael's College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, in compliance with applicable provisions of state and federal law that prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or military service status, HIV-positive test result status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic, as such characteristics and prohibitions are defined by applicable law. The College will not rely inappropriately on such characteristics, or upon related stereotypes or biases, in making employment-related decisions. Also, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship or otherwise would not be required by applicable law, the College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, as well as any employee who is limited in her ability to perform the functions of her job because of pregnancy, childbirth or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth.