Head Tennis Coach

Vance Airscoop; Franklin Springs (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Emmanuel University in northeast Georgia is seeking a full-time Head Tennis Coach to lead the Lions Men's and Women's Tennis program. The successful candidate will provide leadership, organization, supervision, instruction, and strategic planning in accordance with NCAA, Conference Carolinas, and university policies.

Responsibilities include coaching, recruiting, program administration, budgeting, scheduling, travel, fundraising, and promoting academic success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; prior collegiate tennis coaching or playing preferred.
• Must pass NCAA certification exam upon employment.
• Background check and drug screening required.
• U.S. employment eligibility verification; sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Lions Men's & Women's Tennis Program.
• Plan and implement coaching, recruiting, and program administration.
• Develop a positive atmosphere with professionalism and integrity.
• Organize practice schedules and competitive events.
• Teach strength and conditioning and nutrition basics.
• Meet recruiting and retention goals.
• Manage budget and fundraising for program needs.
• Coordinate travel to competitions.
• Maintain equipment inventory and safety.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Head Tennis Coach

Emmanuel University, located in northeast Georgia, is seeking a full-time Head Tennis Coach to lead the Men's and Women's Tennis program.

Summary

The selected candidate will help ensure the program operates and conducts itself within the ideals, goals, rules, and regulations set forth by Emmanuel University, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Conference Carolinas. This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics. The successful candidate provides leadership, organization, supervision, instruction, and strategic planning for the Lions Men's & Women's Tennis Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct programs in accordance with the NCAA regulations, Conference Carolinas guidelines, and within the philosophy of Emmanuel University.
• Knowledge and understanding of coaching, recruiting, and program administration.
• Provide a positive atmosphere that promotes a sense of fairness, organization, commitment, motivation, accomplishment, and fun.
• Accept responsibility for the behavior of the team during practices, contests, and any other team related activities.
• Effectively teach student-athletes the mission of the athletic department, the institution, and the purpose of service.
• Teach aspects of strength and conditioning.
• Teach aspects of nutrition.
• Foster an atmosphere promoting academic success and personal development
• Meet recruiting and retention goals
• Establish an effective communication plan with student-athletes
• Plan a competitive schedule
• Conduct practices in a safe environment
• Organize home events
• Effectively manage the budget
• Fundraise for additional program needs
• Provide safe and efficient travel to competitions
• Implement an effective community service plan
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends, with extensive travel
• Promote the tennis program in the community
• Order equipment to serve the needs of the program
• Maintain an accurate inventory of uniforms and equipment
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements include a bachelor's degree, and previous collegiate tennis coaching or playing experience is preferred. Upon employment, the candidate must successfully complete the NCAA certification exam.

No applications will be considered until ALL application documents have been received.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including driver's history) and drug screen that determines you are able to perform the essential job functions. It is also subject to your providing appropriate documentation to establish your eligibility to be legally employed in the United States. Employee sponsorship is not available for this position.