Director, Tennis Facility Operations

Director, Tennis Facility Operations

Job Title
Director, Tennis Facility Operations

Agency
Texas A&M International University

Department
Athletics Department

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Laredo, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Director, Tennis Facility Operations, under general direction, is responsible for and directs the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the tennis complex operations. Provides administrative and logistics coordination support to and coaching for the Women's and Men's Tennis programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall supervision of tennis operations, facilities maintenance and staffing of the tennis complex.
  
• Responsible for the development, management and successful coaching of the Men's and Women's Tennis programs to include scheduling, recruiting, equipment management, reporting scores and statistics and website updating.
  
• Work in collaboration with the Director of Athletics and Associate Vice President of Finance and Administration as a liaison to include the review and execution of contracts with the City of Laredo and other constituencies.
  
• Evaluate and develops current and future programs.
  
• Develops long and short-term goals for the department. Develops new initiatives to meet the needs of target populations.
  
• Institutes departmental policies and procedures.
  
• Develops, implements, and manages the budget for the tennis complex operations.
  
• Directs departmental staff.
  
• Develops a comprehensive risk management program. Develops and implements marketing strategies.
  

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence with established institutional compliance rules, policies, and procedures as well as ethical standards of behavior. Ensure satisfactory academic performance of student-athletes. Ensure the physical, emotional, and social welfare of student-athletes, including issues related to gender, ethnic diversity, and sexual orientation. Establish and ensure a safe environment for student-athletes that includes providing education about and methods for discussing and resolving harassment or discrimination. Contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with all athletics staff members and student-athletes through a positive and constructive approach to all tasks, respect for the competencies of others and appropriate conflict resolution behavior.
  
• Learn, understand, and adhere to all NCAA guidelines and maintain up-to-date roster, squad lists, and other information using the Compliance Assistant Internet (CAI) program. Coordinate and develop organized schedules and submit weekly countable hour reports according to NCAA policy.
  
• Prepare budgetary recommendations for improvements and facility maintenance for the tennis complex.
  
• Monitors business volume forecast and plans for manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.
  
• Supervise all tennis play and proper charging of fees and equipment.
  
• Assist to propagate a comprehensive public relations program. Initiates, directs and promotes clinics, special events and programs in an effort to attract and maintain community interest in tennis.
  
• Monitors court usage including special events, clinics and lessons. Coordinate preparation of tennis camp operations.
  
• Participate in long range planning and assessment, attend all departmental training sessions and meetings, read and comply with all departmental policy manuals.
  
• Perform administrative duties, at the discretion of the Director of Athletics, including providing community representation for the Athletics Department
  

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Bachelor's degree
  
• Experience - Ten years of related experience in tennis facility operations and coaching at a college or university level.
  
• Supervisory Experience - a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience
  
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Recreational facility operations and management.
  
• Budgeting and risk management.
  
• Contract negotiation
  

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  

Licensing / Professional Certification - None

Physical Requirements - None.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally supervises employees.

Other Requirements

It is anticipated that the day-to-day operations and maintenance duties will constitute 40% of the workload and coaching and recruiting duties will constitute 60% of the workload, with the corresponding salary made up of these components, as well.

• Weekend and evening work will be required.
  
• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.
  
• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
  
• Applicants are subject to an NCAA enforcement staff compliance review, and employment is contingent upon satisfactory results.
  

First review of applications will be February 14, 2023.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

• Resume/CV
  
• Cover Letter
  
• At least 3 professional references and their full contact information, and
  
• Unofficial transcripts (if applicable)
  

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.


To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMIU_External/job/Laredo-TX/Director--Tennis-Facility-Operations_R-058645





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