JOB SUMMARY: Saginaw Valley State University, a DII member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference invites applications for the position of Head Women’s Tennis Coach to develop, promote, and supervise all facets of the tennis team; develop and execute strategies for the recruitment of student-athletes for highly visible regionally and nationally competitive team; organize and direct all aspects of the women’s tennis program, organizing practice sessions to enhance the team’s performance; supervise staff involved in the program and oversee budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to all applicable NCAA and conference compliance rules and regulations.
• Ensure that all relevant institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations are followed. Including, but not limited to student-athlete eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, scheduling, and academic progress.
• Ensure compliance with all institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations by student-athletes and sport-related staff.
• Abides by NCAA Bylaws 10.1 and 11.1 regarding ethical conduct and the responsibility to positively contribute to a campus culture of NCAA rules compliance.
• Promote academic excellence and graduation. Monitor academic progress, including study table and class attendance in coordination with athletic academic advisor.
• Prepare, lead, and execute practice and game plans for both championship and non-championship seasons.
• Develop and execute a strategy for building a regionally and nationally competitive team.
• Prepare, manage, and maximize program operating budget with established fund-raising goals and sound financial practices.
• Maintain or develop fundraising strategies through camps and/or clinics and/or lessons to support the women’s tennis program operations.
• Coordinate annual giving, special events, naming opportunities and/or specific campaigns for the women’s tennis program with the director for athletic development.
• Direct and manage the women’s tennis team program recruiting efforts of high-profile DII prospective student-athletes through phone calls, electronic correspondence, scouting, attending games, on campus, and home visits, in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations.
• Manage and maximize athletic assistant grant budget.
• Oversee plan for the season, including competitive schedules and practices, travel arrangements, practice schedule, facility use, equipment, and apparel.
• Serve as an ambassador for the women’s tennis program and the University’s Athletic Department through committee service, public speaking opportunities in the local community, state, and region, and communicate with media, alumni, parents, and friends of the University.
• Cultivate and maintain meaningful relationships with student-athletewomen’s tennis alumnae.
• Participate in Athletics Department-initiated fund-raising, community service, and engagement programs.
• Participate in institutional professional development and training. Keep current with sport-related literature; serve on committees and attend clinics, conventions, and other meetings.
• Perform related and other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: 

General supervision is received from the Director of Athletic Development.