Posting Details
S12044P
Head Tennis Coach
Athletics-Men's Tennis
Posting Details
S12044P
Apply NowHead Tennis Coach
Athletics-Men's Tennis
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.
UGA
is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.
UGA
employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the
UGA
Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
External
TRS or ORP
Employee
Benefits Eligible
Full Time
Ability to work non-traditional work hours that include nights, weekends, and holidays. Hours will vary based on practice, competition, and recruiting schedules. Ability to travel. Ability to drive.
Commensurate with experience
05/03/2024
Yes
07/01/2024
Athens Area
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Position Information
| Classification Title | Coach |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| FTE | 1.00 |
| Minimum Qualifications |
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
3-5 years experience as a head coach or assistant coach for a D1 intercollegiate tennis program.
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| Position Summary |
Responsible for organizing and administering all phases of an NCAA Division I Men’s Tennis Program. This incumbent will lead in the coaching, planning, organizing, directing, recruiting, and implementation of all phases of the University of Georgia’s Men’s Tennis Program as well as lead in all areas of team performance which includes but is not limited to pre-season, post-season training, practice, competition, budget management, and academic progress.
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| Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
- Comprehend and adhere to NCAA, SEC, and institutional policies and procedures in the sport of Men’s Tennis.
- Extensive knowledge and experience recruiting at the Division I level.
- Evaluate and compare athletic talent for potential growth and development of student-athletes.
- Previous managerial experience in hiring, supervising, and evaluating coaches and staff.
- Manage a budget.
- Support and participate in public relations, fundraising, and promotional activities.
- Possess good organizational skills in coordinating recruiting travel and visit itineraries.
- Oversee conditioning programs for the eligible student-athletes.
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| Physical Demands |
- Stand; walk; use hands and reach with arms.
- Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Close and distance vision, and peripheral vision.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but escalates to high during practice and athletic competitions.
- Driving as needed to perform job tasks.
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| Is driving a responsibility of this position? | Yes |
| Is this a Position of Trust? | Yes |
| Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | Yes |
| Does this position require a P-Card? | No |
| Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No |
| Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | Yes |
| Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | No |
| Credit and P-Card policy |
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
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| Background Investigation Policy |
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
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Duties/Responsibilities
| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Organizing and administering all phases of a NCAA Division I Men’s Tennis Program including but not limited to: training and preparing athletes for competition; overseeing conditioning programs; hiring, supervising, and evaluating coaches and staff; managing budgets.
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| Percentage of time | 50 |
| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Identifying, evaluating, and recruiting qualified student-athletes to the University of Georgia whose athletic and personal skills make them highly competitive in the SEC and nationally, and whose academic potential makes them good candidates for a meaningful academic experience and graduation at the University of Georgia.
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| Percentage of time | 25 |
| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Monitoring and supporting the academic success of student-athletes.
- Actively encouraging participants to succeed academically.
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| Percentage of time | 10 |
| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Participating and supporting public relations, fundraising, promotional activities, as well as camps and clinics.
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| Percentage of time | 10 |
| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Ensuring personal and program compliance with NCAA, SEC, and institutional rules and responsibilities pertaining to the Men’s Tennis Program.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Sports Facilitator.
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| Percentage of time | 5 |
Recruitment Contact
| Contact Details |
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
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| Recruitment Contact Name | Wendy Gilfedder |
| Recruitment Contact Email | wgilfedder@uga.edu |
| Recruitment Contact Phone | |
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents 1. Resume/CV Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter
University of Georgia record compared to the conference
School | Conference | Overall | RPI | APR |
---|---|---|---|---|
University of Kentucky | — | 27–5 | 5 | 984 |
University of Texas at Austin | — | 26–4 | 3 | 993 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville | — | 23–8 | 9 | 964 |
University of Georgia | — | 23–7 | 7 | 1000 |
University of South Carolina | — | 22–7 | 8 | 992 |
Mississippi State University | — | 21–8 | 16 | 991 |
Texas A&M University | — | 19–12 | 19 | 1000 |
University of Mississippi | — | 18–10 | 24 | 972 |
Auburn University | — | 17–12 | 26 | 965 |
University of Oklahoma | — | 15–12 | 31 | 994 |
University of Florida | — | 14–14 | 22 | 987 |
Louisiana State University | — | 14–11 | 39 | 993 |
University of Arkansas | — | 12–15 | 75 | 1000 |
University of Alabama | — | 12–15 | 49 | 1000 |
Vanderbilt University | — | 8–17 | 72 | 991 |
University of Missouri | — | — | — | — |
University of Georgia record compared to the conference
School | Conference | Overall | RPI | APR |
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Texas A&M University | — | 30–3 | 3 | 986 |
University of Georgia | — | 26–5 | 2 | 991 |
University of Texas at Austin | — | 24–5 | 7 | 1000 |
University of Oklahoma | — | 22–9 | 13 | 992 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville | — | 21–6 | 14 | 992 |
Auburn University | — | 20–9 | 17 | 982 |
University of Florida | — | 18–8 | 15 | 983 |
Vanderbilt University | — | 16–12 | 30 | 991 |
University of Kentucky | — | 14–14 | 48 | 1000 |
University of South Carolina | — | 13–11 | 33 | 976 |
Louisiana State University | — | 13–11 | 41 | 1000 |
University of Arkansas | — | 12–12 | 42 | 983 |
University of Alabama | — | 12–12 | 62 | 1000 |
University of Missouri | — | 11–16 | — | 1000 |
University of Mississippi | — | 11–13 | 65 | 984 |
Mississippi State University | — | 10–15 | — | 1000 |
University of Georgia past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024-2025 |
Jamie Hunt |
– | – | |
2023-2024 |
Manuel Diaz |
– | – | |
2022-2023 |
Manuel Diaz |
– | 23–7 | |
2021-2022 |
Manuel Diaz |
– | 18–8 | |
2020-2021 |
Manuel Diaz |
– | 17–7 | |
2019-2020 |
Manuel Diaz |
– | 9–2 | |
2018-2019 |
Manuel Diaz |
– | 14–11 | |
2017-2018 |
Manuel Diaz |
– | 5–8 |
University of Georgia past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024-2025 | – | – | ||
2023-2024 |
Jeff Wallace |
– | – | |
2022-2023 |
Jeff Wallace |
– | 26–5 | |
2021-2022 |
Jeff Wallace |
– | 19–7 | |
2020-2021 |
Jeff Wallace |
– | 23–2 | |
2019-2020 |
Jeff Wallace |
– | 8–2 | |
2018-2019 |
Jeff Wallace |
– | 28–2 | |
2017-2018 |
Jeff Wallace |
– | 10–3 |
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