Head Tennis Coach, Women’s (Part-Time)

Job Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (not all inclusive):

• Responsible for administering all aspects of the tennis program including but not limited to:
• Quality coaching and instruction
• Compliance
• Recruiting
• Promoting/fundraising
• Team travel arrangements
• Maintaining equipment
• Community service initiatives
• Supervising assistants
• Monitoring academic progress of student-athletes
• And fulfilling other such duties as they arise or as assigned.


• Required to be thoroughly familiar with and comply with all University, Department, NCAA, and CACC policies, rules and regulations, and disseminate such information to assistant coaches and student-athletes, as appropriate.


• Collaborate with and provide all necessary information to the Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance and ensure all NCAA and CACC rules and regulations are adhered to. 


• Model good sportsmanship behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards student-athletes, fans, parents, officials, spectators and community.


• Foster a healthy environment for student-athletes while promoting sportsmanship and ethical behavior.


• Responsible for assisting in the preparation of, and adhering to, deadlines and specific dates for the timely completion of all forms and related materials.


• Effectively manage and strictly adhere to travel, recruiting, scholarship and departmental budgets. Obtain approval from the Athletic Director, in advance of any variance.


• Collaborate with Strength & Conditioning Coach/Athletic Training Staff to ensure the physical health, safety and well-being of student-athletes.


• Provide on-site supervision during all team activities.


• Responsible for developing and executing fundraising initiatives and events.


• In addition to the primary duties, this position will also perform administrative duties and responsibilities as directed.


• Travel, and work at various hours of the day or night, including early morning, overnight and weekend work is required.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and skill in use of a computers and software applications; Microsoft Office.


• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner.


• Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations.


• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and follow multiple projects/tasks to completion, on time and within budget.


• Ability to promote a positive atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation within the athletics department and campus community.


• Effectively supervise the work of others.


• Effectively identify and resolve problems.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.


• A minimum of two years’ college level coaching and recruiting experience preferred.


• Knowledge of NCAA Division II Rules and Regulations.