Head Coach, Men's and Women's Tennis

Under the general direction of the Director of Athletics, the head tennis coach will recruit qualified student-athletes for the tennis programs, instruct and develop the student-athletes in the sport of tennis, prepare for matches, and assist in community involvement.

Instruction should include, but not be limited to, the rules, strategies, and techniques relating to practice and competition in this sport.

The head coach provides administrative support to the College's NCAA Division III program. The head coach will also support the mission and goals of the athletic department.

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Recruiting (40%)

• Develop recruiting strategy to achieve recruiting goals as pre-approved with the Director of Athletics;
• Work with Assistant Director of Athletics and Office of Admission to recruit qualified prospective student-athletes, both incoming freshmen and transfers to Hood College.

Included are off-campus contacts and evaluations as well as serving as College representative during on-campus prospect visits.

Coaching, Instruction, and Team Administration (30%)

• Provide one-on-one or teach instruction on related skill development and critique, rules, technologies and strategies;
• Model and instruct student-athletes in departmental, College, Conference, and NCAA policies and procedures including Hood Honor Code, Alcohol Policy, Code of Conduct, Travel Policy, Conference bylaws and proceedings, and NCAA guidelines;
• Organize and conduct practices during the traditional season (as defined by the National Collegiate Athletic Association) for the sport.
• Non-traditional (or out of season) season practices may be required with the assistance of GAs and assistants;
• Develop team travel and security plans in compliance with departmental and College guidelines for safety and other requirements;
• Serve as the representative of the department and the College during team travel for in-and out-of-season competition.
• Supervise team during all travel, lead team during the event;
• Manage and account for budget. Submit required forms and reports to Director of Athletics and Accounting Department;
• Develop and implement fund-raising strategies for team;
• Ensure currency with NCAA regulations, Conference bylaws and proceedings, and departmental policies. Participate in NCAA and Conference meetings and voting procedures as appropriate;
• Refer student-athletes to College resources as necessary to assist with academic, medical, and / or personal issues that may arise throughout the year;
• Work with Director of Athletics on yearly recruiting goals for the program;
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Athletics.

Head Coach, Women's Tennis Coaching, Instruction, and Team Administration (30%)

• Model and instruct student-athletes in departmental, College, Conference, and NCAA policies and procedures including Hood Honor Code, Alcohol Policy, Code of Conduct, Travel Policy, Conference bylaws and proceedings, and NCAA guidelines;
• Organize and conduct practices during the traditional season (as defined by the National Collegiate Athletic Association) for the sport.
• Non-traditional (or out of season) season practices may be required with the assistance of GAs and assistants;
• Develop team travel and security plans in compliance with departmental and College guidelines for safety and other requirements;
• Serve as the representative of the department and the College during team travel for in-and out-of-season competition.
• Supervise team during all travel, lead team during the event;
• Manage and account for budget. Submit required forms and reports to Director of Athletics and Accounting Department;
• Develop and implement fund-raising strategies for team;
• Ensure currency with NCAA regulations; Conference bylaws and proceedings, and departmental policies. Participate in NCAA and Conference meetings and voting procedures as appropriate;
• Refer student-athletes to College resources as necessary to assist with academic, medical, and / or personal issues that may arise throughout the year;
• Work with Director of Athletics on yearly recruiting goals for the program;
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Athletics.

Qualifications

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Education and / or Experience

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Proven successful coaching, with 2-3 years’ experience preferred, preferably at the collegiate level or an equivalent combination of education and / or experience are required.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Desirable, not required skills for the job (if applicable)

Technology Skills

Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), e-mail and Internet. Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications.

Language Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers both in person and by phone.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Proficient with statistical and financial concepts. Must have the ability to apply those concepts to tracking, projections, goal setting and interpreting reports.

Must be able to draw conclusions from reports and make cost effective decisions regarding programs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to work independently and as a member of a group in developing and executing project plans.

Ability to work in theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.