Head Tennis Coach

The Head Tennis Coach shall be responsible in carrying out the supervision and direction of the tennis program at Northwest MS Community College.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Direct and supervise all aspects of the Northwest Mississippi Community College tennis program.
• Be knowledgeable of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC) conference rules and regulations pertaining to eligibility, scholarships, recruiting, conduct of coaches, etc.
• Supervise and recruit student-athletes with integrity and with a professional attitude.
• Prepare and manage the annual operating budget for the tennis program.
• Purchase necessary equipment and apparel for the tennis team.
• Assist with the monitoring of student-athletes in dormitories and establishing regular curfew check schedules. Assist in ensuring out-of-state athletes have appropriate housing when dormitories are closed.
• Assist in ensuring that conduct of the student-athletes is of high standards on the campus and at all school related functions.
• Assure that all practices are designed and operated to provide quality instruction and conditioning.
• Make all travel arrangements for the tennis team and work with business office to adequately fill out purchase requisitions.
• Along with the academic athletic advisor, assure that the classroom performance and progress toward graduation of all student-athletes are monitored and are satisfactory.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree strong communication and leadership skills, demonstrated success and or record of championship coaching experience as head or assistant tennis coach at the high school, community college, or university level.