Head Coach for Men's and Women's Tennis

Summary Head coaching responsibilities

Include management of all facets of the Men’s and Women’s Tennis programs including but not limited to: coaching/teaching, recruiting, budget management, administration, scheduling of competitions, team travel, weekly practice sessions, hiring and supervision of assistant coaches/graduate interns, community service, student development, and compliance with NCAA, conference and college rules and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Develop a program of athlete recruitment commensurate with the aims and goals of Regis College and appropriate for a member of NCAA Division III.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate practices, training sessions, and competitive strategies for intercollegiate competition.
• Determine policies and procedures for team selection, athlete participation, and team conduct.
• Cookordinate and make recommendations regarding competition schedules, facility usage, and program budgets.
• Track the academic progress of men's and women's tennis student-athletes and provide appropriate support, guidance, and referrals to campus resources to promote academic success and degree completion.
• Manage inventory, maintenance, storage, and replacement of all team equipment, uniforms, and program-related supplies.
• Effectively manage the program operating budget, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources related to recruiting, travel, equipment, and other program expenses.
• Develop and implement internal and external fundraising initiatives and alumni engagement efforts to support program enhancements, special projects, training opportunities, and other non-budgeted expenses.
• Organize and oversee community service and civic engagement activities that align with the missions of Regis College, the Department of Athletics, and NCAA Division III.
• Select, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches, graduate assistants, interns, and student employees as assigned.
• Coordinate team travel, lodging, meals, and transportation arrangements for away competitions.
• Monitor and maintain accurate records related to recruiting, eligibility, compliance, budgets, schedules, rosters, and team operations.
• Evaluate game officials and provide feedback as required by conference and NCAA guidelines.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of and adherence to the rules, regulations, and philosophies of Regis College, the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) and NCAA Division III.
• Foster an inclusive, positive, and student-centered team culture that supports the holistic development of student-athletes.
• Collaborate with the Office of Admission to support institutional recruitment and retention goals through successful student-athlete recruitment efforts.
• Participate in Department of Athletics staff meetings, professional development opportunities, campus events, and departmental initiatives.
• Assist with athletic event management, game administration, and other departmental responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
• Select, supervise, and evaluate graduate intern (Assistant Coach) and all support staff for the men’s and women’s tennis programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain academically qualified student-athletes in support of institutional enrollment goals.
• Previous collegiate coaching and recruiting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III philosophy and commitment to the student-athlete experience.
• Strong organizational skills and computer literacy required, including familiarity with EMR software.
• Appropriate certifications in First Aid/CPR and AED are required within an appropriate time of hire and must be completed (per NCAA regulations) before the beginning of the competitive season.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel for recruiting and competition purposes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills to work with various college constituencies.
• Ability to work a flexible and irregular schedule.
• Ability to work well as a team member or independently.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail, problem solving and follow-through to consistently meet expectations and deadlines.
• Strong management skills and mentoring ability for interns and assistants.
• Ability to uphold the University’s commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse educational community.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• This position requires the ability to lift in excess of 40 lbs.
• Requires working on nights and weekends.
• Normal office environment, not subject to extremes in noise, odors, etc.
• May spend extended periods at terminal, on telephone, or operating other office machines requiring eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity.

Compensation

$48,000 - $52,000 annually.