Head Tennis Coach
Under the direction of the Director of Athletics, the Head Tennis Coach is responsible for all aspects of the development and administration of a successful NCAA Division III Intercollegiate M/W Tennis Program. The program will be conducted in accordance with all College and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), Conference of New England (CNE), rules, regulations, and policies. The Head Coach will supervise and delegate certain functions to the (1) Assistant Tennis Coach.
The Head Tennis Coach is a professional employee of the College with a primary duty of teaching and instructing student-athletes in the specific sport that is being coached. The vast majority of the Head Coach's time is spent on coaching/teaching duties, recruiting, as well as performing administrative duties.
This is a 10 month part-time stipend position.
Essential Functions:
1. Coaching/Teaching Duties:
- Teach and develop Tennis specific skills in a successful, safe and prudent manner;
- Create, present, and maintain records of up-to-date lesson plans for pre-season/season practice drills and procedures detailing the desired goals to be achieved;
- Schedule practice and game preparation sessions; conduct post game analysis and incorporate into lesson plans;
- Conduct research of opposing teams;
- Initiate new ideas and methods to improve the program in support of the College goal of a successful conference and attainment of a regional level Intercollegiate Associate ranking relevant to the specific sport.
2. Team Success
- Build Tennis student athletes' respect for themselves, their teammates, their opponents, their coaches, and their sport. Communicate to student athletes in a positive manner;
- Assure proper safety equipment and safety practices are implemented; Schedule practices; assure skills and game strategies are effectively taught;
- Develop commitment of team members to team success;
- Work with Assistant Tennis Coach on game preparation, film review, practice scheduling.
3. Recruitment:
- Partner with the Admission Department in the recruiting of student athletes; provide recruiting reports as requested by Admission and follow Admission and recruiting procedures as required by Admission;
- Arrange and attend recruiting visits to schools, games, and recruiting events, maintaining full and accurate records of recruiting events;
- Maintain recruiting database with up-to-date contact information for prospective students and coach contacts, as well as record of all communications and interactions with recruits;
- Supervise recruiting efforts of Assistant Tennis coach;
- Arrange on-campus visits for recruits and meet with prospective students and their families; arrange overnight visits and assure prospective students are appropriately supervised;
- Participate in Admission Open Houses, Accepted Student Day, and other events;
- Source possible recruits through phone, email and on-line research;
- Assist in preparation of recruitment mailings;
- Work closely with Admission Counselors through the Admission cycle and provide reports to Admission as requested.
4. Student Success and Retention:
- Monitor academic success of Tennis student athletes and encourage high achievement;
- Respond effectively to concerns expressed by student athletes about athletic and non-athletic issues;
- Keep Athletic Director informed of concerns raised by student-athletes;
- Refer students to appropriate office on campus to address concerns (Academic Support, Counseling, Residence Life, Financial Aid, Athletic Training). Follow-up when appropriate;
- Monitor student performance with Student Affairs, and encourage participation and compliance with campus standards.
5. Team administration
- Attend all Athletic Department coaches meetings;
- Support other teams, and other Athletic units (Sports Information, Athletic Training);
- Complete all paperwork in a timely manner regarding rosters, purchase orders, meal expenses, eligibility forms, reimbursements, end-of-season reports;
- Aid the Athletic Training and Sports Information departments in getting material (from players or coaches) that they need;
- Arrange all transportation, food and lodging for away-games;
- Plan extensive Spring Break Trip;
- In charge of distribution, collection, and inspection of all related equipment;
- Coordinate Work-study assignments as needed (Team Laundry, office work, etc.);
- Meet regularly with Athletic Director;
- Keep Roster Size of 8-12 players;
- Put together a schedule of 17-20 Games.
6. Community Outreach:
- Arrange Service projects for team (at least two events each season);
- Maintain records and inform Institutional Advancement and Athletic Director prior to all events. (Secure approval of events from Athletic Director in advance.);
- Assure that team presents a positive image both externally and on campus;
- Initiate alumni involvement when appropriate;
- Initiate Fund-raising ideas to help supplement your funds;
- Conduct an ongoing recruitment program through a variety of methods, both on and off the court with the goal to attract, select and encourage enrollment of high caliber student-athletes.
Additional Functions:
- Comply with the Tennis specific intercollegiate affiliation policy, conference rules, and department policy and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
- Respect and maintain confidentiality, parameters of operation, professional protocols, and individual privacy.
- Supervise weight room for safety purposes when needed.
Job Requirements:
Essential Characteristics:
- Successful performance of this position demands consistent demonstration of the following uncompromised performance characteristics:
- Conducts oneself at all times in a conscientious manner and demonstrates respect for the position, colleagues, and the College's best interest.
- Demonstrates a genuine commitment to concern for achieving or surpassing results against legitimate and increasing elevated standards of excellence, showing passion for continually improving the delivery of services.
- Exhibits a high degree of initiative for bringing tasks to successful completion and succeeding in achieving stated goals.
- Proactively identifies problems, obstacles and opportunities. Implements decisive action appropriate to the position; assesses needs and concerns of the workplace environment in order to address current or future challenges.
- Works effectively with others, sharing relevant knowledge and information as needed. Teaming orientation affects professional collaboration and focus, meeting the prioritized agenda of the operation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and work collaboratively with a variety of individuals; College community including faculty, students, staff, parents and alumni.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in a related discipline from an accredited four-year collegiate institution.
- Intercollegiate Tennis specific experience.
- Experience in coaching and knowledge of the fundamentals, tactics, and strategies of coaching intercollegiate sports with ability to recruit talented players for the Tennis program.
- Knowledgeable and current on all College rules and regulations concerning eligibility and recruiting related to specific sport that is being coached.
- Ability to handle emergency situations involving students.
- Current driver's license and good driving record.
- Ability to travel.
- Ability to work evening and weekends and some holidays.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current CPR and First Aid certification.
This is a 10 month part-time stipend position.
Additional Information:
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.
Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.
Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination
Curry College (the "College") does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that we administer, as required by Title IX and its federal regulations, including in admission and employment.
The Non-Discrimination Policy can be found at
https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Nondiscrimination-Policy.pdf
The Sexual Misconduct Policy can be found at
https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Sexual-Misconduct-Policy.pdf
Individuals who wish to make a complaint of discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX, or those with information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX may contact the Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance, the Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its federal regulations to the College may be referred to either or both offices listed below:
Ann Coyne, Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance: Office 122, King Academic Administrative Building, 55 Atherton Street Milton, MA 02186. (617) 333-2212, ann.coyne@curry.edu.
Office of Civil Rights ("OCR"): Boston Office, Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education, 9th Floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3921, Telephone: 617-289-0111, FAX: 617-289-0150; TDD: 800-877-8339, Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov.
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Jun 03, 2025