Head Tennis Coach
University in Columbus, Ohio is looking for a Head Tennis Coach.

Position Overview:
Primary roles and responsibilities:
• Plans, conducts, and teaches game skills and strategies, pre-season conditioning, team selection, practice sessions and competitive events.
• Develops team rules, carries out team discipline and records team and individual team improvement.
• Work collaboratively within the University to plan, organize, implement, and follow up on an extensive on-going recruiting effort through written, verbal, and personal contact with student-athletes.
• Oversee compliance with NCAA and OAC rules and regulations.
• Oversee the appointments, supervision and all actions of the assistant coaches and support staff for the tennis program.
• Coordinate athletic planning, program development and assessment that focus on student-athlete performance, personal and leadership development:
o Build a competitive program with strong recruiting both regionally and nationally.
o Strategically plan and execute scheduling as well as travel arrangements of conference and non-conference games and tournaments to advance the tennis program and maximize use of financial resources.
o Prepare student-athletes for competition through thorough analysis and breakdown of scheduled conference and non-conference opponents.
o Develop, recommend, and implement specific training/conditioning programs and skills development programs.
o Cultivate alumni and other constituents to further goals of the tennis program, athletics department, and Capital University.
• Oversee and maintain the operations and booster accounts budget management for the tennis program.
• Coordinate athletic events and programs that are planned intentionally to enhance the campus community and school pride.
• Ensure proper safety precautions are always followed.
• Ensure adherence to rules, regulations, and policies of all governing bodies (Capital University, OAC, and NCAA).
• Work in coordination with the Director of Athletics, other coaches, and support staff to achieve overall goals established by the athletics department.
• Work with other students, faculty, and staff to support the retention of student-athletes and promote teamwork, set high standards support the academic, personal and leadership development of student-athletes.
• Correspond with opposing coaches for upcoming contest and monitor contracts for officials and their payment.
• Works with and consults athletic trainers regarding the mental and physical health and safety needs of student-athletes.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Athletics or designee.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree or equivalent highly preferred with preference given to applicants with a minimum of two years of coaching experience at the college level.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Must have computer proficiency.
• Must be able to pass a background check prior to being hired.

How to apply:
Please apply via URL provided.

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