Head Men's & Women's Tennis Coach-Athletics

Open for hire: 02-12-2025

SUMMARY

Directs and coordinates all aspects of recruitment and training for athletic competition, and oversees the planning and fiscal management of program activities within the guidelines of the NCAA, Great American Conference (GAC), and the University.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Organizes, prepares, and conducts individual and team practices, training, and competition.
2. Committed to the Spiritual development of our student-athletes.
3. Recruits student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations through scouting, attending site events, and home visits.
4. Directs all aspects, areas and components of the tennis teams and coordinates all strategic aspects for the program.
5. Represents tennis program to various institutional programs and externally as appropriate.
6. Manages daily operations; directs, supervises, and coordinates all administrative facets including scheduling and team travel for competition.
7. Oversees all aspects of the financial operation of the athletic program.
8. Monitors student-athlete’s academic progress.
9. Adheres to all policies and regulations of the Director of Athletics, University, GAC and NCAA.

Open for hire: 02-12-2025

SUMMARY

Directs and coordinates all aspects of recruitment and training for athletic competition, and oversees the planning and fiscal management of program activities within the guidelines of the NCAA, Great American Conference (GAC), and the University.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Organizes, prepares, and conducts individual and team practices, training, and competition.
2. Committed to the Spiritual development of our student-athletes.
3. Recruits student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations through scouting, attending site events, and home visits.
4. Directs all aspects, areas and components of the tennis teams and coordinates all strategic aspects for the program.
5. Represents tennis program to various institutional programs and externally as appropriate.
6. Manages daily operations; directs, supervises, and coordinates all administrative facets including scheduling and team travel for competition.
7. Oversees all aspects of the financial operation of the athletic program.
8. Monitors student-athlete’s academic progress.
9. Adheres to all policies and regulations of the Director of Athletics, University, GAC and NCAA.
10. Markets and promotes the tennis program.
11. In consultation with other university departments, may assist in marketing, promotion, and fundraising for both the tennis program and the Athletic Department.
12. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires an individual to be a member in good standing of the church of Christ. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty at a fully acceptable level. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, and other behaviors required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree required. Master’s degree preferred: Playing or coaching experience at the college, university or professional level preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, & OTHER

• Cooperation - Openly shares information, knowledge and expertise with co-workers and cooperates with other members to achieve the workgroup’s goals; puts the interest of the University/unit ahead of accomplishing individual goals.
• Service Orientation - Understands the perspective and requirements of the customer, both internal and external; does what it takes to serve the customer to meet or exceed their expectations and anticipates future needs of the customer.
• Dependability - Consistently takes responsibility for completing work on time and follows through on commitments; acts with integrity and trustworthiness. Available for work on a consistent and timely basis with infrequent unplanned absences.
• Confidentiality – Understands and respects University policy and state and federal regulations concerning the restrictions of information disclosure.
• Ability to effectively teach fundamentals, position details and strategies of tennis during
  preparation and practice sessions.
• Ability to motivate individuals and the team successfully.
• Ability to travel and recruit student athletes.
• Ability to learn and comply with all policies and regulations of the University, GAC and NCAA.
• Knowledge of the NCAA Tennis Rule Book and ITA Competition Rules / Policies.
• Knowledge of the NCAA Division II Tennis Manual.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to achieve certification (CDL License) to drive student-athletes to team athletic events.
• Ability to scout opponents.
• Ability to use MS-Office software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Ability to use video equipment and video editing software.
• Must be certified in First-Aid & CPR

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Considerable physical activity. May require handling of objects that can weigh up to 50 lbs.
• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, court conditions, facility upkeep.
• Position involves both inside sedentary work and physical activity outside on the courts in coaching and training situations with student athletes.

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