Item 3.B-June 18, 2010
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable):
Position #(s): 11406
Current Title: Head Coach, Men’s Tennis
Current Range: 2
(JCC:77357;3E;CM6561;CC272;E)
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
College/Division: President’s Office
Account #(s): 1201-107-0902
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
(X ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
Range:
JCC (Current
or new HR
assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
Cary Groth
Director, Intercollegiate Athletics
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Director/Chair/Dean
Milton Glick
President, UNR
Date
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Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Jannet Vreeland
Date
Vice Provost and Secretary of Institution
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #: 11406
EEO Code: 3E
CUPA Code: C<6561
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code: 282
Job Class Code: 77357
Range: 2
Effective Date: 6/1/2010
Approved Title:
HEAD COACH, MEN’S TENNIS
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Employee Signature
Date
(Employee signs and sends to HR for personnel file after PDQ has been “final” stamped for approval)
Rev: 12/1/2008
Position Description – Head Coach, Men’s Tennis
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Head Coach, Men's Tennis is responsible for directing all aspects of a competitive and successful
Division I Men's Tennis program, including practice and game-day coaching, recruitment and retention
of high-quality student-athletes, scheduling, budget management and oversight, team and recruiting
travel, collaboration with support units, academic oversight, supervision of staff.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
35% - Coaching - Teaching/Training – Technical Information
 Teach technical aspects of the game and coach the student-athlete the fundamentals and
strategy within their sport as part of an academic course
 Ensure compliance with NCAA, Conference, and university rules and regulations (subject to
disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement
procedures)
25% - Scouting / Recruitment
 Handle scouting reports and film breakdown
 Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes; conduct on- and
off-campus visits; serve as liaison with high school and university officials
regarding various student services such as admissions, financial aid, etc.
20% - Supervision and Staff Management
 Handle directly or supervise administrative details of group such as travel, transportation,
scheduling, and other similar logistics
 Conduct staff meetings, manage budgets, manage scholarships, and perform other
management level duties
15% - Public Relations, Promotion, and Fundraising
 Participate in community activities and public relations events with high
schools, parents, community and within the university
 Participate in fundraising for both the program and the department as a whole
 When practical under the circumstances, intercollegiate staff is encouraged to voluntarily
attend all athletic events to promote audience participation and support for UNR’s team efforts
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
Athletics is one of the most publicly visible programs on campus.
Impact:
The decisions and judgments made by the incumbent of this position and the results of work
performed have a major impact on the athletic department, university, and Conference. It is essential
that the integrity of Wolf Pack Athletics be maintained. Decisions and judgments impact the
Position Description – Head Coach, Men’s Tennis
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department and university because of the visibility of Division I Athletics. Team success, academic
eligibility, and student-athletes’ progress toward a degree are necessities. The program must be in
compliance with current NCAA and Conference rules and regulations and non-adherence or noncompliance results in ineligibility to play in NCAA and Conference athletics. Unacceptable behavior
and positive behavior on and off the field by coaches and athletes is highly visible and reflects on the
program, athletic department and university.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Overall technical and training knowledge of the sport
 Recruiting territories
 NCAA Championship structure and how it relates to the sport
Skills:
 Excellent verbal and written communication
 Good organizational and motivational skills
 Basic computer skills
Ability to:
 Identify, evaluate and recruit high-quality student-athletes
 Organize and manage a competitive intercollegiate program
 Understand and interpret formalized policies, guidelines, rules, and regulations
 Apply established rules and procedures and make decisions that affect quality, accuracy, or
effectiveness of results
 Comply with NCAA, conference, and university regulations
 Work as a team leader and serve as a role model and mentor for others
 Manage administrative components of a sport unit
 Maintain confidence and integrity
 Positively motivate and direct staff toward a common goal and create a strong teamwork
orientation
 Develop credibility, establish rapport, and formulate partnerships that result in collaborative
efforts, and sustain effective cooperative working relationships
 Manage resources effectively and efficiently
 Maintain professional business and work ethics and standards
 Travel and work evenings and weekends as needed
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
Student Athletes and their
families
Athletic Support Staff
University administrators
Reason for Contact
To recruit, coach, and mentor
To providing maximum support to ensure the success of the
program; to coordinate game scheduling
To serve as contact for sport program
Position Description – Head Coach, Men’s Tennis
External
Peers
Donors
NCAA and Conference staff
Coaches and scouts
Fans and community members
Prospective student-athletes
Media
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Reason for Contact
To promote competition and professional network development
To promote support and fundraising efforts
To discuss program issues
To recruit to local prospects
To build and maintain support for the sport
To recruit to the UNR sport program
To report on their sport and to enhance exposure of the program
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
A Bachelor’s Degree and two years or a Master’s Degree and one year of coaching
experience at an NCAA I, II or III, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
(NAIA), Junior College or high school
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None