Head Tennis Coach

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Cedar Crest College

Location

Allentown, PA

Open Date

May 16, 2025

Description

This position serves as the NCAA Division III Head Women’s Tennis Coach, responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the women’s tennis program in a part-time capacity. 

Responsibilities: 

· Develop, communicate, and implement practice and game plans for the tennis program during both traditional and non-traditional seasons. 

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Cedar Crest College

Location

Allentown, PA

Open Date

May 16, 2025

Description

This position serves as the NCAA Division III Head Women’s Tennis Coach, responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the women’s tennis program in a part-time capacity. 

Responsibilities: 

· Develop, communicate, and implement practice and game plans for the tennis program during both traditional and non-traditional seasons. 

· Recruit prospective student-athletes independently of the admissions office while also leveraging admission-driven leads. 

· Establish supportive, mentoring relationships with student-athletes to promote personal, academic, and athletic growth while contributing to student retention efforts. 

· Supervise and manage assistant tennis coach(es). 

· Collaborate with the Athletics Department on scheduling contests, practices, clinics, and camps. 

· Complete the annual NCAA compliance certification and maintain active membership in the designated professional coaching association. 

· Accurately reconcile program expenses and credit card reports in accordance with the Cedar Crest Coaches’ and Operations Manual. 

· Adhere to all NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and policies, including responsibilities such as nominating student-athletes for awards, participating in conference calls, and attending required meetings. 

· Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising initiatives to support the tennis program. 

· Support and actively contribute to the mission, values, and initiatives of the Department of Athletics. 

· Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Qualifications

Education & Training: 

· Bachelor’s degree required; prior collegiate coaching experience is preferred. 

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is strongly preferred. 

· Current certification in CPR, First Aid, and AED is required. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities — or be able to demonstrate their capacity to perform the essential duties of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation: 

· Comprehensive knowledge of NCAA rules, regulations, and compliance standards. 

· Strong oral and written communication skills in English, for creating documents and engaging with staff, student-athletes, and campus partners. 

· Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as necessary. 

· Proficiency in using computers, standard office software, and printers to produce necessary materials. 

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: 

· Flexibility to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends. 

· Capacity to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. 

· Ability to drive institutional vans for team travel and recruiting purposes. 

· Capability to navigate stairs and attend meetings held in various on- and off-campus locations. 

· Sufficient visual and auditory acuity to perform all job-related duties. 

Position Complexity: The successful candidate must effectively balance a variety of responsibilities, including administrative duties, practice planning, game preparation, and recruiting efforts. The ability to work independently while advancing department priorities is essential. 

Interpersonal, Supervisory & Management Skills: 

· Must maintain a pleasant, professional, and service-oriented demeanor when interacting with prospective student-athletes, families, staff, and community members. 

· Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop a student workforce is required. 

Application Instructions

Please submit a letter of interest (cover letter), resume, three references. 

Cedar Crest College is a liberal-arts college, primarily for women, dedicated to the education of the next generation of leaders. The college prepares students for life in a global community by educating the whole student at all stages of life and experience. The college empowers its diverse student body within our women’s college programs and our School for Adult and Graduate Education. 

How would you help us advance the Cedar Crest College mission? 

As part of the application process, Cedar Crest College would like to learn more about your commitment to the College’s mission of supporting students in becoming independent learners and leaders. Please submit a statement (at least 2-3 paragraphs) on past experiences, current efforts and/or future aspirations, and explain through specific examples how these perspectives can contribute to the College’s mission of preparing students for life in a global community.  

Feel free to indicate how your lived experiences have prepared you to be part of a community that values individuality, respect, and inclusivity. Those experiences can include but are not limited to: 

• Your own understanding of the College’s mission 

• Service-based work 

• Other certifications and/or experiences working with marginalized groups 

 

About Cedar Crest College:  

Cedar Crest College, founded in 1867, is an independent liberal-arts college for women that emphasizes cross-disciplinary cooperation and excellence in teaching and research. We have been leading the way for over 150 years for women in higher education with a continued commitment to providing access to education for underrepresented populations. Cedar Crest enrolls over 1500 students annually through our traditional undergraduate programs for women and our co-education programs in the School of Adult and Graduate Education. We offer an exceptional benefit package and work-life balance. Our commitment to health and wellness on campus is evidenced by our updated fitness center, our aquatic center focused on healthy lifestyles, and our smoke and tobacco-free campus. The College’s beautiful 84-acre campus, a registered national arboretum, is located in the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania, conveniently located between Philadelphia and New York City. Cedar Crest College is a part of the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges, a consortium of six colleges and universities.  

Cedar Crest College is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. The College encourages applications from individuals belonging to marginalized groups in higher education, in support of our diverse student community.  

The large majority of Cedar Crest’s students—nearly ninety percent—are women. More than forty percent are students of color, and more than forty percent are first-generation college students; they are religiously diverse and diverse in terms of gender and sexuality. Our population also includes students from many different countries, in addition to the U.S.  

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