Head Tennis Coach

Major Function/Purpose of Position: Manage the Men's and Women's Tennis programs.

• Develop a program of athlete recruitment that supports the mission and core values of Regent University. 
• 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.
• Coordinate 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.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, 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.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of and adherence to the rules, regulations, and philosophies of Regent University, the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference (C2C), 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 Admissions 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 Executive Director of Athletics.

• 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.
• 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.
• Commitment to Regent’s core values of Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity 

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