Head Coach: Men’s Tennis

About Erskine College

Head Coach - Men’s Tennis

At the heart of Erskine College is its Christian identity. The college’s mission is to equip students
to flourish by providing an excellent liberal arts education in a Christ-centered environment
where learning and biblical truth are integrated to develop the whole person.

About Erskine College

Head Coach - Men’s Tennis

At the heart of Erskine College is its Christian identity. The college’s mission is to equip students
to flourish by providing an excellent liberal arts education in a Christ-centered environment
where learning and biblical truth are integrated to develop the whole person.

Description

Erskine is seeking a dynamic, Christian-mission-filled head coach to restart the men’s tennis
program. The head coach is charged with the care and leadership of the men’s tennis program.
The coach is expected to follow all NCAA, Conference Carolinas, and College policies. The
leadership of this position will be highly knowledgeable about tennis and have a dynamic track
record of recruiting at the NCAA Division II level.

Responsibilities

• To coach and lead the NCAA Division II men’s tennis program
• To prepare and control the team’s budget
• To schedule competitive contests after approval of the Director of Athletics
• To recruit prospective student-athletes who are fits for Erskine College
• To encourage and promote excellence in academics from student-athletes
• To make all arrangements for home and away contests
• To order and coordinate needed athletic equipment
• To organize and conduct practice sessions
• To supervise assistant coaches and other auxiliary personnel
• To counsel and advise team members
• To engage in public relations activities and promote the team
• To conduct the sport’s program within all NCAA, Conference Carolinas, and Erskine

policies and guidelines

Qualifications

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ

• Commitment to Erskine’s vision and mission

• Willingness to offer spiritual support to students and staff
• Exercise exemplary Christian commitment and character at all times
• Display adequate knowledge and technical skills in the sport
• Operate program within the designated budget
• Field a team that finishes in the top half of Conference Carolinas
• Follow NCAA and Erskine Athletic Department procedures as outlined in the NCAA

Manual and the Erskine Athletic Staff Manual

• Oversee team academic performance, with team GPA consistent with the general

student body

• Recruit a roster with the minimum number of players outlined by the athletic director
• Require players to exhibit exemplary character both on and off the field
• Conduct on-campus summer camps and/or “Quality Events” to attract students to

campus

• Display a positive, professional approach and support for the College and its athletic

programs

Application Process

To ensure full consideration, interested candidates should complete the online application,
which can be found here. In addition, please provide the following:

• Resumé
• Cover letter
• References (at least three)