Staff - Part-time Tennis Coach - East Georgia State College : Job Details

About Us

East Georgia State College provides more than 1,700 students access to affordable, quality higher education. Students can pursue associate degrees, career-focused bachelor's degrees, and transfer pathways to other institutions. The main campus in Swainsboro offers a tight-knit community with residential options. The beautiful 400-acre pine forest campus has two small lakes, a challenging 18-hole disc golf course, and an active apiary, and is one of only 115 Bee Campuses across the nation. EGSC also operates instructional sites in Statesboro and Augusta that allow students to benefit from the small class sizes and affordability of EGSC while experiencing the vibrant student life of the large universities with which the College shares space.

East Georgia State College (EGSC) prepares traditional and nontraditional students to meet the career demands of the twenty-first century. Through undergoing the rigorous learning process that EGSC provides, students gain the wisdom they need as leaders, parents, and community members. To sustain our students, goals to thrive in a competitive workforce, EGSC promotes academic excellence through fostering critical thinking skills, nurturing cultural awareness and upholding academic honesty. Maintaining academic honesty protects the value of EGSC's degrees and ensures that our students and graduates are desirable candidates for university transfers and career advancement. Thus, all members of EGSC's community (students, staff and faculty) should have a personal interest in and dedication to fortifying EGSC's reputation for academic integrity and excellence.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for directing and coaching the college's men's & women's tennis programs within the Department of Athletics. This is a position of trust.

Responsibilities

* Plans and manages practices.

* Recruits student athletes to fill complete team rosters (detailed enrollment goals provided by the AD).

* Schedules competition.

* Manages competitive events; schedules officials; directs the preparation of facilities.

* Monitors the academic progress of student athletes.

* Teaches student athletes the fundamentals of the sports.

* Fundraising and promotions.

* Budget Management.

* Attends staff meetings.

* Performs related duties.

* Oversee any related camps.

* Provides safe transportation of East Georgia State College students in the approved fleet or rental vehicle.

* Performs related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

* Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a associate degree,

* Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the varying objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require some related college level experience.

* Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

* Knowledge of NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association), GCAA (Georgia College Athletic Association), and NIRSA (National Intramural & Recreational Sports Association) rules and regulations.

* Knowledge of institutional policy and procedures including but not limited to Human Resources, Business Office policies concerning purchasing and travel requirements.

* Knowledge of college-level athletic program management principles.

* Knowledge of rules and procedures for corresponding sports.

* Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

* Skill in the coaching and training of student athletes.

* Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.

* Skill in oral and written communication.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at

Equal Employment Opportunity

Individuals who need reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at 478-###-####. Deaf and Hard of Hearing callers may access our campus phone numbers by utilizing your state relay service (such as the Georgia Relay Service) or by utilizing Video Remote Services. East Georgia State College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Tobacco-free Institution, Federal law requires ID and employment eligibility verification prior to employment. Georgia is an Open Records state. East Georgia State College (EGSC) is an associate and baccalaureate degree granting, residential, liberal arts state college of the University System of Georgia, providing its students access to academically transferable programs of study, collaborative programs in occupation-related fields, and targeted baccalaureate level degrees. East Georgia State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award certificates, associate degrees and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-###-#### for questions about the accreditation of East Georgia State College.

Background Check

This employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with East Georgia State College, as determined by East Georgia State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check, and/or MVR.