New Jersey City University, an NCAA Division III member of the NJAC & ECAC Conference, is accepting applications for the position of head tennis coach for both men’s and women’s. Reporting to the Director of Athletics and assigned sports administrator, the head coach is responsible for the leadership and supervision in all aspects of the program including, recruitment, retention, budget, academic support, practice preparation, game strategy, alumni development, fundraising and community service. The candidate will have the wonderful opportunity to build of the successful accomplishment of NJCU Tennis program that secured the NJAC Title in 2021 and developed multiple Academic All-American. The successful candidate will also be responsible for secondary responsibilities assigned by the sports administrator or Director of Athletics. Commitment to fostering and investing in the growth of the holistic experience of the NJCU student-athlete will be paramount in this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Program Leadership •Provides leadership and supervision in all aspects of the program including, recruitment, retention, budget, academic support, compliance, practice preparation, game strategy, alumni development, fundraising and the student-athlete experience •Develop and maintain a program of excellence and integrity that is competitive and leads to success in both conference and independent play •Implement and execute structured and organized practice sessions •Develop practice schedules, teach fundamental skills and properly train and condition student-athletes in preparation for competition •Develop, organize, and coordinate fundraising initiatives and summer camps/clinics to enhance the program’s brand and financial sustainability •Coordinate annual events, in-game recognition, etc. to enhance alumni engagement and stewardship •Adhere to NCAA, conference, departmental, and university policies, procedures, and expectations •Ensure university admissions policies, academic standards and financial aid procedures are upheld •Establish and maintain a culture of excellence •Attend annual professional development workshops, seminars and/or conferences to enhance overall coaching and leadership skills RECRUITMENT: •Develop strategic and well-thought-out recruitment and retention program •Ensure the assemblance of a full and competitive competition roster •Visit high school, professional and community organizations when requested •Utilize NJCU’s strong international presence to strategically attract and recruit top international student-athletes •Hire, develop, supervise and retain high-caliber assistant coaches •Develop strong recruiting pipelines with top high schools and junior college programs •Implement an annual evaluation and assessment of the recruiting/retention program STUDENT-ATHLETE EXPERIENCE: •Design, monitor, and support student-athletes' personal development programs and progress with respect to their academic, athletic, and personal enrichment •Generate and establish student engagement •Adhere to regulations as outlined in the Rising Knight Institute •Develop and maintain a strong team culture •Implement team-building activities •Ensure two student-athletes serve as the team’s liaison in SAAC ADMINISTRATION: •Ensure fiscal management for the sports program •Establish effective, cross-collaborative relationships within the Department of Athletics and across university platforms •Maintain an effective communications network with university faculty, administration and staff •Develop a positive working relationship with the Admissions Office •Organize team’s competition schedule and travel plans •Attend all department meetings •Serve as liaison with designated department administrator on facility preparation and •Work closely with all support areas within Athletic REQUIREMENTS: Committed to academic and athletic retention and excellence are essential. A driver's license and clean DMV record is mandatory. EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years high-level coaching experience giving preference to intercollegiate athletics experience in the given sport as a coach and/or student athlete. REQUIRED: Letter of application, resume and contact information for three professional references. We offer a competitive Compensation and Benefits Package New Jersey City University is an equal opportunity institution encouraging a diverse pool of applicants. As a condition of employment, you are required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. Candidates wishing to request a medical or religious exemption must advise Human Resources at the time of job offer. New Jersey City University is a Smoke Free Campus. For the health of our employees, students and visitors, smoking, & vaping use is not permitted on campus. This includes all buildings, grounds and parking lots.

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