Head Women's Tennis Coach

Position Purpose:

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.

Job Duties:

Coaching 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

Student Athlete Welfare:

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

Team Travel Responsibilities:

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

Second Assignment/Campus Collaboration:

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