Director of Tennis

Job Summary

Job Summary:

The Director of Tennis at Temple University provides leadership and integrity through comprehensive oversight of all aspects related to both the Men’s and Women’s tennis programs. This includes creating, planning, organizing, motivating, communicating, and leading activities involving teaching, recruiting, practices, competitions, student-athletes, assistant coaches, and related alumni and letterwinner groups.

The primary function of the Director of Tennis is to identify, recruit, and develop student-athletes in the sport of tennis. Utilizing current methodologies and recognized best practices, the Director of Tennis is responsible for coordinating a competitive program that enhances the skills of student-athletes in tennis. This role requires evaluating and recruiting academically qualified student-athletes whose athletic abilities contribute to a highly competitive program.

The Director of Tennis is expected to be a true leader and role model, both on and off the field of competition. The individual must be knowledgeable about and compliant with NCAA, ITA and USTA regulations governing the sport, including policies on recruiting, eligibility, ethical standards, playing seasons, and extra benefits. Mastery of these rules and policies is a departmental expectation for the Director of Tennis.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related post-undergraduate experience.
• Demonstrated experience coaching tennis at the Division I or Division II collegiate level.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead student-athletes toward competitive and academic success.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting tennis student-athletes.
• Demonstrated experience managing administrative tasks related 

Required Background Checks & Clearances:

• Child Abuse Certifications 
• DMV Check
• Cash Handling

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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