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Russell Sage College Head Tennis Coach in Albany, New York
Location: Albany, NY Category: Administrative Positions Posted On: Fri Feb 21 2025 Job Description:
Position: Part-time administrative position reporting to the Director of Athletics. Supervises the following employees: Assistant Tennis coach(es).
Duties: Oversight for all phases of the Tennis program. Primary responsibilities include attracting, recruiting and retaining student-athletes who fit the educational mission of Russell Sage College.
Specific coaching responsibilities include:
Practice and match preparation
Game day management (facilities/team needs), coaching and travel
Build and establish team culture that embraces competition, hard work, growth mindset and promotes equity, respect and dignity for all athletes
Recruitment efforts including travel, written and verbal communication and scouting
Planning and maintaining team budget
Supervision of support staff
Training, practice development and organization
Compliance with NCAA and conference legislation
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics
The estimated compensation is $5,500 for this part-time position.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
Highly organized individual with strong writing and verbal skills
Previous college playing and/or coaching experience required
Experience in recruiting preferred
Demonstrated commitment to NCAA Division III philosophy.
Additional Information:
RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere. Visit our Employment Opportunities (https://www.sage.edu/about/work-at-russell-sage/) page for additional available job openings at RSC.
Russell Sage College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision making, criminal history, and any other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.
Russell Sage College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential components of a rich intellectual and cultural environment in which all members are given the opportunity to reach their full potential as active participants in our local and global society. Russell Sage College is committed to developing policies and programs to create a campus that supports an optimal learning and working environment for all students, alumnae/i, faculty, administrators, and staff. Please take a look at more information about the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (https://www.sage.edu/about/community-resources/diversity-equity-inclusion/) at Russell Sage College.
Applications accepted until position is filled.
Reports to: Director of Athletics
COVID-19 vaccination is not required, but suggested.