Head Women's Tennis Coach

Bates College•Lewiston, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Women’s Tennis Coach is a 12-month position working in the Department of Athletics. This position is responsible for supporting and coordinating all aspects of the women’s tennis team, providing significant contributions to the development of student athletes through mentorship, guidance, leadership opportunities, community building, and a commitment to social justice. This position is also responsible for the administration of all phases of varsity intercollegiate athletics with guidelines from Bates College, the NCAA, and NESCAC including, compliance, scheduling competitions, travel planning, data management, practice scheduling, and roster management. The Head Women’s Tennis Coach serves as an active and visible campus presence, serving on committees, holding day-time office hours, meeting recruits, and engaging with students outside of the Department of Athletics. The Head Women’s Tennis Coach will have significant night and weekend commitments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Fundamental understanding of sport skills, training, and strategies for high-level competition required
Experience managing team operations, travel logistics, and administrative responsibilities
Experience coaching at a highly selective academic institution
Experience working with diverse student populations
Experience supervising assistant or volunteer coaches
Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community
Communicate effectively, professionally, and consistently with student-athletes, families, colleagues, and administrators
Promptly respond to administrative requests, student concerns, and operational matters in a timely manner
Demonstrate the ability to assess and appropriately manage risk in both routine and emergent situations
Follow established departmental protocols regarding safety, emergencies, and incident reporting
Effectively manage team dynamics and conflict resolution in a constructive and educational manner
Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision
Strong organizational skills for successful documentation, planning and execution

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Experience successfully recruiting student-athletes preferred

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, supervision, and development for the women’s tennis team to support student athletes in the areas of athletic competition skills, conditioning, personal development and professional growth
Attend and serve as head coach at all scheduled team practices, competitions, and additional team functions/events
Motivate students and staff to participate in an atmosphere of sportsmanship, professionalism, and respect among student athletes, coaches, and other intercollegiate athletic teams
Develop a comprehensive and systematic recruitment plan with a focus on recruiting and retaining highly qualified student athletes
Working in collaboration with Admission, identify and recruit highly motivated student athletes in accordance with Bates College, NESCAC, and NCAA regulations in order to enhance team success both athletically and academically
Demonstrate interest in the academic progress, work, and achievement of student athletes
Nominate student athletes for awards and recognition within sport membership organizations and the Department of Athletics, as deserving
Hold student athletes accountable for team expectations and ensure student athlete adherence to the Student Athlete Code of Conduct
Develop a strategy for a team social media presence across platforms for the publicity, promotion, and recognition of the team
Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents, alumni, and the community, adhering to professionalism
Engage in professional development with an eye towards gaining new knowledge in the realm of current best practices, successful coaching pedagogy, training/skill development, and risk management
Schedule and conduct regular practice sessions adhering to governing bodies such as Bates College, the NCAA, and NESCAC
Maintain familiarity with all rules and regulations required by governing bodies for compliance including completing the NCAA rules test annually
Manage and remain accountable for expense control, administration of the team budget, and projected fiscal year needs
Collaborate with appropriate departmental personnel for all travel, lodging, scheduling, compliance, and competition related administrative duties
Collaborate with athletic training personnel regarding student athlete health and safety including, medical clearances, injury prevention, and rehabilitation of student athletes
Coordinate team fundraising efforts in partnership with Advancement in order to augment resources for value added programming: enhanced skill training, leadership development, team cohesion exercises, etc.
Participate in external events that benefit the Department of Athletics initiatives as assigned by the Director of Athletics and the College
Utilizing departmental software such as “Banner,” “Front Rush,” and “Bates Reach” for appropriate tasks
Attend all athletics department meetings
Serve as game manager for home athletic contests as assigned and possible site management for campus partners or outside vendors
Coordinate all searches for qualified assistant coaches with the approval of the Director of Athletics
Prepare agendas, structure, and guidelines for coaching staff meetings
Administer annual performance evaluations for all staff reporting to head coach
Support professional development and success of assistant coaches reporting to head coach
Foster an environment that prioritizes student-athlete's physical, mental, and emotional well-being
Provide training necessary through skills and conditioning to enable students to compete safely and competitively
Demonstrate sound judgment and professionalism in all interactions with student-athletes
Maintain appropriate boundaries while creating a culture of trust, accountability, and support
Have an awareness of the lifestyle of student athletes in a highly competitive academic and athletic environment at a DIII institution
Respond promptly and appropriately to student-athlete concerns and collaborate with campus resources when needed
Ensure safe and appropriate travel, lodging, supervision, and conduct during team travel
Maintain regular communication with student-athletes and athletics administration during travel disruptions, emergencies, or unforeseen circumstances
Exercise sound judgment regarding transportation, lodging, and team supervision
Take ownership of a shared process or program within the Department of Athletics (Second Assignment)
Engage with the Bates community through serving on committees and fostering an environment that supports an active lifestyle for all students
Participate in and encourage student-athletes to engage in leadership opportunities within the Bates community, providing benefits to the campus and Lewiston/Auburn area
Support the mission of the Department of Athletics and Physical Education