Director of Tennis
Company: NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)
Location: Decatur
Posted on: May 31, 2025
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Job Description:
The Director of Tennis is a twelve-month salaried position,
reporting to the Vice President for Athletics and Community
Engagement. The Director is responsible for coaching and the direct
management and oversight of the NCAA Division III Men's and Women's
Tennis Program. The Director should provide leadership as well as
serve as a role model to student athletes. This includes training,
development, and recruiting of student-athletes.ESSENTIAL DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the
following:1.Ability to recruit and retain quality student athletes.
2.Successfully create a positive team environment where
student-athletes can learn vital life skills through sport.
3.Develop, maintain, and elevate competitive varsity teams.
4.Follow all Millikin University, CCIW and NCAA rules and policies.
5.Coaching/teaching skills and tactics necessary for a successful
tennis program. 6.Ability to positively interact with media, alumni
and friends of the University. 7.Serve as Athletic Facility
Monitor, specifically collaborating with Decatur Park District for
the Tennis Facility at Fairview Park. 8.Conduct camps and clinics
to promote the University and the men's and women's tennis program.
9.Adhere to fiscal responsibility related to institutional budget
and fundraising. 10.Other duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIESDirectly supervises others. Fulfills supervisory
responsibilities in accordance with the university's policies and
applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and
training staff members, planning, assigning, and directing work;
appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining staff members;
and addressing complaints and resolving issues.Qualified applicants
should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information of
three professional references to millikin.edu/employment. Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until the position
is filled. Employment and first day of work is contingent upon
successful completion of a background check. Millikin University is
an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from traditionally
underrepresented groups in this field are encouraged to apply.
Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination,
Millikin University is committed to building a diverse and
inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live,
learn, and thrive. Millikin offers a competitive salary and full
benefit package, including eligibility for tuition waiver. To view
Millikin's benefits, please go to
https://millikin.edu/about/administration/human-resources/benefits.QUALIFICATIONS:To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
succeed in a result-driven professional organization. Maintaining
professional performance, demeanor, team-approach and focus on
results while working under pressure in a dynamic
environment.Ability to establish priorities, work independently
with minimal supervision, and facilitate teamwork. Highly
organized, with the ability to plan, execute and multitask to meet
deadlines. Must have a demonstrable commitment to promoting and
enhancing diversity. Education and/or ExperienceRequired:
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Keywords: NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association), Springfield , Director of Tennis, Executive , Decatur, Illinois
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