The Head Coach will be responsible for the administration of all phases of an NCAA Division II women’s tennis program. Responsibilities include recruiting quality student athletes, organizing and training student athletes for successful competition and monitoring and supporting the academic success of the student athletes. Other head coaching duties include planning and conducting pre and post season workouts, preparing and managing budgets, fundraising activities and records, scheduling, and developing and maintaining alumni relations. Potential other athletic administrative responsibilities to be assigned may include game management, special events, and/or teaching responsibilities based on the candidate’s degree, prior teaching experience and area of expertise.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree.
Three years of high school, collegiate and/or professional tennis coaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree
Successful collegiate recruiting record.
Experience with and knowledge of NCAA compliance policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with student-athletes.
Fundraising, special event facilitation, and game management experience.
Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications.
Demonstrated commitment or proven strategies for fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and demonstrated ability or proven strategies to teach and work with persons from diverse backgrounds.
Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate and graduate teaching/advising and strong student/faculty relationships. We area a public institution offering over 50 majors and minors and four master’s degrees. Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions. The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 14,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities.
