Head Men's/Women's Tennis Coach

This position has been filled - Job#: 453376223

Job Summary

Summary of Position

Oversee all aspects of the Men's & Women's Varsity Tennis programs.

This person will be able to effectively manage the daily operations of the tennis program through effective communication, maintaining favorable relationships with a broadband of constituents, and being fiscally responsible through maintaining and tracking the budgets.

Required Education

Bachelor Degree

Required Work Experience

Must have 2 years coaching, playing, or teaching pro experience at collegiate or competitive junior level. Active participation with recognized professional tennis organizations as determined by the search committee.

Essential Duties

• Evaluate and recruit qualified student-athletes, whose athletic and academic skills allow them success in and national tennis competition, and enable them to graduate

• Support and monitor student athletes' academic success.

• Responsible for the design and implementation of team and individual practices.

• Initiate and oversee activities related to men's and women's tennis, fundraising, community outreach opportunities and spectator development projects.

• Responsible for the physical development of student-athletes, in association with strength and conditioning coaches.

• Commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of the Athletic Department, University, and NCAA.

• Administrative responsibilities in the areas of budget maintenance, recruiting, record keeping requests from NCAA Compliance department, competition schedules, travel-related expenses, etc.

• Coordinate fundraising, camps, and public relation functions to create a positive image for the University and enhance revenue.

• Recruit, direct, and motivate student-athletes for success on and off the playing court.

• Provide a positive learning environment for the student-athletes.

• Maintain effective liaison between instructors, sports medicine staff, and all athletic staff.

• Oversee daily practice of players to determine individual or team needs.

• Responsible for all administrative tasks to run an efficient program.

• Develop and implement strategies during competition.

Marginal Duties

• Represent the university at conferences and seminars related to athletics and tennis.

• Work collaboratively to promote Professional Tennis Management program

• Serve on university committees as directed by Athletic Director and/or designee

• Other duties as required by Athletic Department

Responsibilities

• Reports to Athletic Director and his/her designee for all coaching and team duties.

• Supervise any additional coaching staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with University policies and applicable laws.

• Commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of the Athletic Department, University, and NCAA.

• Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information