Head Tennis Coach
This position has been filled - Job#: 453378077
West Region
Sports Services
Posted/Updated: 04/17/19
Job Summary
General Summary:
SUMMARY: Under supervision of the Director of Athletics, plan, develop, and supervise the Tennis program to ensure compliance with all NCAA and other accrediting association requirements for college sports.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Plan and develop the Tennis program to ensure compliance with established guidelines and regulations for college/university accredited events; develop and implement schedules including practice, home and away competitions to provide participating students-athletes appropriate training and academic time for continued program eligibility and personal growth.
- Recruit prospective athletes through personal visits, telephone interviews, and mail solicitation in accordance with established NCAA requirements and standards; discuss personal scholastic and athletic goals/objectives with available opportunities at the University; identify and recommend potential recruits for available financial assistance through scholarships; coordinate and schedule site visits for prospective recruits, parents, and other interested parties.
- Monitor academic performance levels of participating student athletes to ensure compliance with established university and accrediting standards for class attendance and graduation performance; counsel and assist students regarding study habits and class performance to promote and encourage continued program eligibility and attainment of degree status; plan, develop, and implement a variety of fund raising events for financial/equipment contributions.
- Work cooperatively with other conference schools for development of intercollegiate events; arrange travel requirements including meals, lodging, and transportation for athletes in accordance with available funding/budget constraints; coach students throughout all games, review strategies, strengths, and weaknesses of previous, current, and future performance to promote and encourage personal and/or team improvement.
- Complete/maintain a variety of records and reports of achievements and activities; provide information and/or statistics to the University's media as well as other local/regional media i.e.: radio, print, and television to promote awareness of Western New Mexico University's athletic programs, students, and environment; monitor inventory levels of all uniforms and equipment, prepare purchase requisitions and bid requests; prepare/monitor operating budget.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of all applicable NCAA and conference rules, standards, regulations, and requirements.
- Knowledge of all rules and techniques of Tennis.
- Knowledge of available athletic scholarships and their individual requirements and regulations.
- Knowledge of the accrediting and Western New Mexico University's eligibility criteria and requirements.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, and methods of coaching student athletes.
- Knowledge of budget management and development principles and techniques.
- Skill in applying NCAA and conference rules, standards, regulations, and requirements.
- Skill in applying rules and techniques of Tennis.
- Skill in applying a recognizing appropriate coaching methods for optimum student progress, success, and performance.
- Skill in developing safe and effective training and practice programs for student athletes.
- Skill in selecting and encouraging students in athletic and academic success.
- Skill in performing all necessary movements, drills, and exercises of Tennis.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, faculty, other athletic department staff, and community members.
- Skill in working in an environment subject to frequent travel, exposure to varying climatic and road conditions, and frequent physical exertion.
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