Head Men's Tennis Coach

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Head Men's Tennis Coach

Benefits of working at VCU

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU’s benefits here .

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Head Men's Tennis Coach

Benefits of working at VCU

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU’s benefits here .

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Job Code

11231 - Head Coach

Recruitment Pool

All Applicants

Posting Number

req5732

Unit

Athletics MBU

Department

Athletics

Department Website Link

https://vcuathletics.com/index.aspx

Location

VCU

Address

907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA

Duties & Responsibilities

VCU Athletics is seeking a passionate and experienced Head Men's Tennis Coach to lead and develop a nationally competitive Division l men's tennis program.

Summary:

The Head Men's Tennis Coach is responsible for the direction and development of nationally competitive Division I men's tennis program. Reporting to the Associate AD for Sports Operations and supervising the Assistant Men's Tennis Coach, the Head Coach will oversee the recruitment and training of all student-athletes to prepare them for competition in local, regional and national arenas. The Head Coach will also oversee the academic progress of all student-athletes. All duties are performed in support of VCU Athletics' mission to win conference and national championships, provide a first-class student-athlete experience, serve as a source of pride for the University and community and cultivate graduates who excel as leaders.

Typical Duties

Coaching

Oversee coaching & training of student-athletes at the NCAA Division l level to prepare them for competition in local, regional and national arenas;

Manage scheduling of all matches for the men's tennis team;

Secure travel arrangements involved with recruitment, matches, and tournament or manage staff to do the same; and,

Monitor the retention and academic progress of student-athletes.

Recruiting/Evaluating Prospective Student-Athletes

Successful evaluation and recruitment of academically qualified and athletically talented student-athletes;

Train and manage staff to do the same; and

Maintain accurate files of current and prospective student-athletes.

Administrative Tasks

Be aware of and remain in compliance with NCAA, A10, State and University regulations regarding NCAA Division l Men's Tennis;

Maintain required NCAA, A10, State and University paperwork;

Maintain responsibility for the fiscal and budgetary functions associated with the Men's Tennis program or manage staff to do the same; and

Promote execution of the Athletic Department's strategic plan by adhering to its mission and core values and acting upon it's goals and strategies.

Management/Supervision

Supervise the conduct of assistance coach, and their activities, including compliance with NCAA rules, and provide annual and mid-year evaluations

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Previous head coaching experience; and

Former student-athlete experience

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree;

Three (3) years' experience as an NCAA Division I men's tennis coach;

Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as staff member at VCU;

Knowledge and experience with NCAA Division I rules and regulations; and

International recruiting contacts

Typical Licensure

Must have First Aid, CPR and AED certifications or achieve certifications within 30 days of hire

Valid Driver's License

FLSA

Executive & Senior Leadership

Job FTE

1

Exemption Status

Exempt

Restricted Position

No

E-Class

UF - University Employee FT

Job Category

Executive and Senior Leadership

ORP Eligible

Yes

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience

Compensation Type

Salaried

Target Hire Date

7/25/2024

Contact Information for Candidates

Keith Rafter

ktrafter@vcu.edu

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

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