Clark Atlanta University
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Position Title: Head Tennis Coach
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Department: Athletics
Reports To:

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Clark Atlanta University
Job Description

Position Title: Head Tennis Coach
Employee:
Department: Athletics
Reports To:

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Director of Athletics

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed.
They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills
required of personnel so classified.

General Function (Description):

Provide sports specific leadership and supervision that is consistent with the philosophy and guidance of Athletics and
University Administration to ensure a successful Tennis program. Aim to advance the program’s standing as a
nationally recognized institution of higher education through its student-athletes maintaining high academic standards,
while competing in intercollegiate athletics.

 Administering all aspects of the program including coaching, recruiting, monitoring academic progress and
retention, promoting, grant-in-aid recommendations, scheduling, requisitioning equipment, supervising
assistants, etc.

 Controls and supervises squad members throughout the school year and maintains compliance with university,

conference (SIAC), and national (NCAA) rules and regulations.

 Must be thoroughly familiar with and comply with the University, SIAC, and NCAA policies.
 Must exhibit a high level of expertise in the professional field of tennis.
 Must encourage student athletes to succeed academically and graduate – this is a matter of highest priority.
 Must represent the University on the highest professional level with dignity, integrity, and strength of character.
 Must respect the rights and dignity of student-athletes and display sensitivity to problems that may arise.
 Must identify and recruit academically and athletically qualified student-athletes, with emphasis on retention to

direct student toward graduation.

 Establish a strong and sincere commitment to alumni correspondence, promotion of the program, and community

relations.

 Continually identify sports specific strengths and weaknesses, while implementing a plan of action that

consistently demonstrates improvement.

In addition, the head coach agrees to abide by the following Department of Athletics operating principles:

1. Student-athletes First
   
2. High Performance Teamwork
   
3. Exceptional Operating Performance
   
4. Exceeds Customer Expectations
   
5. Grow the Business of Athletics
   
6. NCAA Compliant with Vigor
   

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Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

 Provide administration of all aspects of the program including coaching, recruiting, monitoring academic progress
and retention, promoting, grant-in-aid recommendations, scheduling, requisitioning equipment, supervising
assistants, etc.

 Controls and supervises squad members throughout the school year and maintains compliance with university,

conference (SIAC), and national (NCAA) rules and regulations.

 Must be thoroughly familiar with and comply with the University, SIAC, and NCAA policies. Commits to

continual compliance education.

 Must demonstrate civic and community engagement.

 Must demonstrate fundraising experience for the program.

 Must be able demonstrate the development and management of a competitive program that has produced

intercollegiate championship success. Also, must demonstrate the knowledge to develop a program that has
intercollegiate championship success.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 Earned Bachelor’s degree.

 Knowledge of and experience in recruitment of student-athletes, supervision of staff and budget management.

3-5 Years of coaching experience intercollegiate or professional level preferred.

 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of athletic department procedures and compliance guidelines of the SIAC

and the NCAA Division II rules and regulations.

 Must demonstrate the ability to develop a championship program.

 Demonstrate good communication skills and an ability to respond to the general public concerning the program.
 Demonstrate a complete knowledge of first aid techniques

Minimum Hiring Standards

Education
Years of Experience Required
Years of Management/Supervisor
Experience

Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s preferred.
3-5 Years
3 -5 Years

Employee

Manager/Supervisor

Human Resources

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