Head Coach, Tennis

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Position Details

The Athletics Department has a position available for a Women's Tennis Coach who will be responsible for all phases of a Division II Women's Tennis program, within University, Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. This position reports to the Athletic Director.

Responsibilities include:

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Position Details

The Athletics Department has a position available for a Women's Tennis Coach who will be responsible for all phases of a Division II Women's Tennis program, within University, Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. This position reports to the Athletic Director.

Responsibilities include:

1. Responsible for all aspects of the intercollegiate Women's Tennis program, including coaching, training, and counseling student athletes, recruitment, scheduling, and travel arrangements for all home and away games.

2. Ensure that recruiting activities, student-athlete eligibility determination, scholarships and financial aid programs, scheduled practice sessions, and related activities governed by NCAA are in compliance with NCAA rules and regulations as well as applicable conference rules and University policies.

3. Monitor the academic progress of each participating student-athlete and provide opportunities for academic assistance to student-athletes if required.

4. Fundraise for the program by actively participating in fundraising events and promotional activities.

5. Organize and train student-athletes for maximum performance and conditioning.

6. Purchase team equipment in conjunction with the equipment manager.

7. Contribute to the overall success of the University's intercollegiate athletics program by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

8. Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds.

The successful candidate will have:

1. Bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation, health, or related field.

2. Two (2) years experience as a coach or assistant coach in collegiate coaching required.

3. Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

4. Prefer certification in first aid, CPR, and AED or be required to attain certification within first 90 days of employment.

5. Must have knowledge of the various components of a collegiate sports program.

6. Must be able to communicate clearly with students, faculty and staff.

7. Must have a solid grasp of sports rules, functionality of a comprehensive collegiate program and ability to train students.

8. Ability to travel and work evenings, weekends and some holidays.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Summer - Monday-Thursday, 8:00am to 5:30pm

Travel, Evenings, weekends and holidays as required.

The University of Tampa offers great benefits to include:
• FREE Tuition
• Generous paid leave
• Wellness initiatives
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• FREE On-Campus Parking
• FREE Access to Campus Amenities (pool, library, campus events and more)
• Fitness Center
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• And more!

The University of Tampa is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to facilitate intercultural awareness and understanding.

Submission Guidelines

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Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a credit report.

Additional Information

This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position.