Southwest Baptist University – Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Tennis

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association; Bolivar (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head Coach for Men’s and Women’s Tennis to lead and inspire student-athletes. This role involves recruiting talent, coaching during games, and ensuring compliance with NCAA regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree, strong coaching skills, and the ability to foster a positive environment that promotes athletic and academic success. If you're passionate about tennis and mentoring young athletes, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a supportive athletic department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules essential for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and coach student-athletes during games.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA and GLVC regulations.
• Monitor academic progress and manage budgets.

Skills

Coaching Skills

Knowledge of NCAA Rules

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Personal Computer

Office Equipment

Motor Vehicle

Job description

Home Classifieds Southwest Baptist University – Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Tennis

Job Title: Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach
Department: Athletics
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Director of Athletics

Summary/Objective:
All positions in the Department of Athletics are responsible to help student-athletes fulfill the stated missions of Southwest Baptist University and the Department of Athletics.

Responsibilities:

• Recruits student-athletes
• Coaches student-athletes during scheduled games and/or contests
• Serves as primary contact for scheduling games
• Ensures a balanced budget
• Monitors academic progress of student-athletes
• Makes travel arrangements for program
• Complies with all rules and regulations of the NCAA, GLVC, and SBU
• Assists in activities hosted by SBU to facilitate recruitment
• Works in cooperation with department members to strengthen all sports programs
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Sets an example of a Christian lifestyle for students, staff, and faculty
• Commitment and adherence to Southwest Baptist University’s Principles and Expectations
• Performs duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Supervisory Responsibility
The Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach supervises the GAs and student-workers assigned to the program.

Position Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Knowledge of NCAA rules

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree
• Coaching experience
• Must be able to work in typical office and athletics environment.
• Must be available for frequent travel during season and recruiting times. Night and weekend work required.
• Must be able to work during crowd noise and loud game environments
• Must be able to work outdoors
• Must be able to travel long distances by plane, train, or automobile.
• Must be able to interact and instruct team members in drills, play formation, and game preparation.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.

Physical Abilities

• Must be able to operate and/or maneuver equipment used for the daily training of student-athletes in the sport of tennis.
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment such as a personal computer, photocopier, printer, etc.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and hold a valid Missouri Driver’s License.
• Must be able to climb stairs, work in varying temperatures, and sit and stand for long periods of time.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. Southwest Baptist University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills, or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.

If you are interested in applying for the position, you can email a Resume and Statement of Faith to Athletic Director, Clark Sheehy, at [e-mail].