Southwestern College
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Description
The Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach is responsible for all aspects of coaching the SC tennis program. Recruiting student-athletes, coordinating practices and activity travel, and in promoting events and activities. 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.
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
- Supervision and professional mentorship of graduate assistant coach
- Supervising off-season programs, scouting reports, and player development;
- Supervising budget management, equipment oversight, travel planning, and summer camp programming;
- Participation in public relations, marketing, and fundraising for the tennis program and the athletic department;
- Ensures all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained during training, practice, and matches.
Qualifications and Special Skills:
- Required qualifications include a Bachelors degree, Master’s degree preferred.
- Previous competitive tennis coaching and recruiting experience is required. Preferred qualifications include head coaching or at least 5 years of coaching experience in tennis.
- 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.