Head Coach, Men's Tennis

Summary:

This position will be responsible for management and administration of all phases of a highly competitive Division II tennis program, within the guidelines, rules and regulations established by the University, Sunshine State Conference, and NCAA

Job Description:

Essential duties and responsibilities  

• Recruit and retain high quality student-athletes.
• Organize, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate practice sessions.
• Adhere to rules and regulations of the University, SSC, and NCAA.
• Responsible for administrative duties including but not limited to CARA logs, scheduling, campus collaboration, NCAA trainings, campus trainings, and compliance duties.
• Meet with high school prospects, alumni, and friends of the University as required.
• Responsible for planning transportation, travel, lodging, and meals for team competition.
• Manage and work with given budgets.
• Work closely with trainers and team physicians regarding well being of student-athletes.
• Collaborate effectively with sport performance coaches and is actively involved in team training.

Summary:

This position will be responsible for management and administration of all phases of a highly competitive Division II tennis program, within the guidelines, rules and regulations established by the University, Sunshine State Conference, and NCAA

Job Description:

Essential duties and responsibilities  

• Recruit and retain high quality student-athletes.
• Organize, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate practice sessions.
• Adhere to rules and regulations of the University, SSC, and NCAA.
• Responsible for administrative duties including but not limited to CARA logs, scheduling, campus collaboration, NCAA trainings, campus trainings, and compliance duties.
• Meet with high school prospects, alumni, and friends of the University as required.
• Responsible for planning transportation, travel, lodging, and meals for team competition.
• Manage and work with given budgets.
• Work closely with trainers and team physicians regarding well being of student-athletes.
• Collaborate effectively with sport performance coaches and is actively involved in team training.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with administrators both in the department and across campus.
• Participate and contribute to athletics fundraising and community building.
• Responsible for scheduling matches in coordination with the men's tennis program and other events as delegated.
• Participate and engage in department required meetings and campus events.

​ Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Coaches association membership and certification preferred.
• Coaching licenses preferred in particular sports programs.
• CPR/AED certification renewed by the university every two years.
• Maintains self-control and exhibits sportsmanship and professional demeanor. 
• Promotes and supports high academic standards and achievement with student-athletes 
• Follows University and departmental policies. 
• Must represent the Lynn University Department of Athletics and Lynn University with high character and demonstrate respect for all people
• Ability to pass a driver's record check.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum 2 years of college coaching experience.

Accreditation and equal opportunity

Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, titleixcoordinator@lynn.edu, or +1 561-237-7727; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call +1 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. 2020 Lynn University

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