Head Men's & Women's Tennis Coach

Description

Oglethorpe University, Atlanta’s leading private, Liberal Arts University is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic professional to serve as the Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach. The Head Coach is accountable for all phases of growing a competitive tennis program which competes in the Southern Athletic Association. Primary duties include coaching the team, managing the budget, overseeing game day operations including travel arrangements, and effectively recruiting student athletes. This is a full-time position with an excellent benefit package, including employer paid health insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition waivers and much more. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Head Coaches’ responsibilities include but are not limited to: knowing and abiding by all University, NCAA and Southern Athletic Association rules and regulations; coaching; recruiting; monitoring scholar-athlete academic progress; budgeting; fundraising; and scheduling. The successful candidate must be highly motivated and have a successful coaching record in a competitive tennis program. The successful candidate must also provide positive leadership in all aspects of the tennis program and must possess strong interpersonal skills to interact professionally with all internal and external patrons. Other job duties and responsibilities are to be determined by the Director of Athletics.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree is required and a minimum of three years coaching experience at the collegiate level is preferred.  A valid driver's license is also required. 

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Successful candidate should also be knowledgeable of and committed to the rules and regulations of the NCAA, Title IX, and SAA. Position may require ability (and safe driving record) to drive a 15-passenger van; ability to demonstrate appropriate technical skills during practice; ability to plan, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while working on multiple tasks; ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Some travel required.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

This position requires work in a normal office environment as well as on the tennis court; typically running, bending, crouching and stooping.; use of tools requiring high dexterity is required as well as occasional lifting of up to 25lbs; use of office equipment, tennis equipment and alternative work schedule is also required.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified individual has been hired.  The target start date is early June 2025.  To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume and contact information for three professional references

NOTES:

Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with experience.