Job Title:

Head Women's Tennis Coach

Department:

Director of Athletics

Job Title:

Head Women's Tennis Coach

Department:

Director of Athletics

Job Description:

Rhodes College seeks applications for a Head Women’s Tennis Coach. The Coach should build a sense of community and enthusiasm around the program by engaging the student body, alumni, parents and fans. Strong relational skills with internal and external constituents are critical. This position coordinates all phases of the program. This position requires flexibility to travel and work weekends and evenings when necessary. This is a full-time 10 month position.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, required.

• This position requires a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and must be insurable by the College’s insurance carrier.

• Coaching experience in tennis with the ability and interest in managing all aspects of home events in the fall and winter.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with all types of people, and establish and maintain a working relationship with students, coaches and other college administrators.

• Must have the ability to work responsibly with minimal supervision.

• Must have knowledge ofNCAArules and regulations.

• Must have the ability to work well with the Men’s Head Tennis Coach in planning practice and matches.

Job Responsibilities:

• Understand and comply with all rules and guidelines set forth by theNCAADivisionIII, Rhodes College,SAA(Southern Athletic Conference) and Rhodes College Athletics, working with compliance office to make sure programs and student-athletes are complying with all rules and regulations regarding compliance issues. All athletic staff should score a minimum score of 75 on theNCAARules Test. ​

• Complete all credit card reconciliations, email correspondence and returning of phone calls in a timely manner, meeting deadlines as directed.

• Developing teams to be competitive nationally by maximizing student-athletes talents while maintaining Rhodes College's high academic standards.

• Inventory, manage and update equipment and assist with management of all game and practice facilities utilized by the team and department.

• Select, supervise, evaluate and guide the professional development of assistant coach staff.

• Manage operational budget while demonstrating fiscal responsibility and support of cost containment initiatives while overseeing the purchase of inventory, uniforms, equipment, facilities maintenance/upgrade and travel.

• Establish a competitive schedule, coordinate team travel and maintain compliance with college guidelines pertaining to class hours missed.

• Evaluate and compare athletic talent for potential growth and development of student-athletes while maintaining correspondence with prospects through phone, email and in-person visits.

• Collaborate with College and athletic units, including admissions, financial aid, medical services, academic support, judicial affairs, compliance and development.

• Regular attendance is an essential function to perform the duties of this position.

• Supervise student athletes in the varsity weight room.

Physical Demand:

• Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

• Position involves both inside sedentary work and work on different fields and on other fitness environments while coaching and training situations with student-athletes.

• Lifting required (i.e., set-up of scorers’ table, etc.), some manual labor is expected.

• Evening and weekend hours in all types of weather, with travel is necessary.

A complete application includes a cover letter and a resume.

Rhodes offers an excellent benefits package and a great working environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity in the workforce.

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