Head Tennis Coach

Reporting to the Athletic Director, the Head Tennis Coach will serve as a leader of a program that competes in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference as part of the NAIA. The Head Coach will be responsible for organizing, directing and administering a competitive tennis program in the KCAC and NAIA.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overseeing all aspects of the tennis program and all athletes associated with the program, including academic success;
• Design and implementation of effective practice and match plans;
• Direct and independent coaching and skills development of student-athletes during practice and matches;
• Assessment and recruitment of prospective student-athletes
• Supervising off-season programs, scouting reports and player development;
• Supervising budget management, equipment oversight, travel planning, and summer camps programming;
• Participation in public relations, marketing and fundraising for the tennis program and the athletic department.

Qualifications:

• Previous competitive tennis coaching and recruiting experience is required. Preferred qualifications include head coaching.
• Experience managing a coaching staff and team members effectively.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured to drive college vehicles required.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of intercollegiate tennis.
• Skill preparing, monitoring and maintaining budgets.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional manner.
• Ability to relate to a diverse population.
• Ability to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations and to effectively identify and resolve problems and to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive information.