Head Coach, Men’s Tennis

The men’s tennis head coach is responsible for all phases of running a competitive and life impacting men’s tennis program as well as working in collaboration with the head women’s tennis coach in running the day to day operations of the Scotford Tennis Center. Responsibilities include; recruiting, practice planning, match facilitation, fundraising, staff supervision, budgeting, scheduling and other administrative responsibilities necessary for a competitively successful and life impacting tennis program and efficient operation of the Tennis Center.

Core Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize and execute a dynamic training program to develop and prepare players to maximize their potential and pursue excellence in athletic achievement.
• Successfully facilitate all aspects of coaching a team in competition.
• Foster the academic achievement and physical well-being of student-athletes.
• Mentor and develop students both on and off the field.
• Develop and implement a plan for the recruitment of qualified student-athletes.
• Hire, supervise and evaluate assistant coaches.
• Plan and manage team scheduling and travel arrangements.
• Remain knowledgeable of and adhere to NCAA regulations.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree; bachelor’s degree and exceptional coaching experience may be considered in lieu of advanced degree.
• One to three years demonstrated successful coaching experience. College or University level experience preferred.
• A personal commitment to the Christian faith.
• Demonstrated cultural competence, proven awareness of and experience to effectively establishing relationships and positive communications across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, varying abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, class or religious perspectives
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, faculty, alumni, fans, parents, and students.
• A commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth University as a Christian liberal arts university.
• Valid driver’s license.