Head Tennis Coach

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 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.
• Compliance with NAIA, Kansas Collegiate Athletic Association, and Southwestern College rules and regulations.

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.
• 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.