The Head Coach is accountable for all phases of growing a competitive tennis program which competes in the Southern Athletic Association. Primary duties include coaching the team, managing the budget, overseeing game day operations including travel arrangements, and effectively recruiting student athletes. This is a full-time position with an excellent benefit package, including employer paid health insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition waivers and much more. Salary is commensurate with experience.

The Head Coaches' responsibilities include but are not limited to: knowing and abiding by all University, NCAA, and Southern Athletic Association rules and regulations; coaching; recruiting; monitoring scholar-athlete academic progress; budgeting; fundraising; and scheduling. The successful candidate must be highly motivated and have a successful coaching record in a competitive tennis program. The successful candidate must also provide positive leadership in all aspects of the tennis program and possess strong interpersonal skill to interact professionally with all internal and external patrons. Other job duties and responsibilities are to be determined by the Director of Athletics. 

A bachelor's degree is required and a minimum of three years of coaching experience at a collegiate level is preferred. A valid driver's license is also required. 

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

A successful candidate should be knowledgeable of and committed to the rules and regulations of the NCAA, Title IX, and SAA. Position may require ability to drive a 15-passenger van (and safe driving record); ability to demonstrate appropriate technical skills during practice; ability to plan, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while working on multiple tasks; and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Some travel required. 

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This position requires work in a normal office environment as well as on the tennis court; typically running, bending, crouching and stooping; use of tools requiring high dexterity is required as well as occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs.; use of office equipment, tennis equipment and an alternative work schedule is also required. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified individual has been hired. 

About Oglethorpe University - Atlanta, GA

Home to the Stormy Petrels, Oglethorpe University was founded in 1835, and is Atlanta’s only co-educational small private liberal arts college, with nearly 1,500 diverse and engaged students from more than 30 states and 20 countries. A place that puts students first, Oglethorpe’s academically rigorous programs emphasize intellectual curiosity, individual attention, close collaboration among faculty and students, and hands-on active learning that connects theory and practice. Students prepare for life and career through athletics, internships, study abroad, and undergraduate research.

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