Head Coach, Men's Tennis

Job Summary:

Organize and direct a varsity intercollegiate Mens tennis program by instructing coaching and mentoring student-athletes through the planning and conduct of practices competitions and individual skill development sessions. Teach sport-specific skills techniques and strategies while fostering the athletic academic and personal development of student-athletes in a positive supportive and competitive environment. Recruit qualified student-athletes and perform the administrative compliance fundraising and professional responsibilities necessary to successfully manage an Institutes-sponsored NCAA intercollegiate athletics program.

Who we are:

Founded in 1824 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity science and technology together to address societys greatest cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry disciplined practice and hands-on application. Our strategic plan RPI Forward charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI.Explore the RPI Forward plan.

Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY RPI is home tofive schools 32 research centers three makerspaces an observatory one of the worlds fastest supercomputers and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.

With top notch employee health and retirement benefits Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program tuition remission and opportunities for career growth.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the sport or a closely related field including at least two (2) years of coaching experience.
• Valid drivers license.

Applicants must meet stated minimum education and experience requirements.

Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the specified sports program.
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
• Knowledge of athletic recruitment methods and techniques.
• Ability to lead and guide student-athletes in area of specialty.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Ability to initiate develop and maintain appropriate contacts.
  Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques.
• Ability to read understand follow and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Skill in budget preparation and management.
• Ability to identify athletic skill levels and gauge the potential admissibility of student athletes
  
  

Representative Job Duties:

• Coaching/Teaching: Provide training instruction and support to help student-athletes compete at the highest level while fostering a positive supportive and competitive team environment. Conduct team workouts and individual skill sessions to assist student-athletes in reaching their full potential.
• Program Competitiveness: Build and maintain a competitive program within the conference and NCAA Division through strong performance a competitive schedule and sustained team success.
• NCAA Compliance: Ensure compliance with all NCAA conference department and Institute rules and regulations. Submit all required forms and documentation by established deadlines and report any potential violations promptly.
• Recruiting: Recruit highly qualified student-athletes through a variety of recruiting methods including phone calls campus visits evaluations camps and electronic communications. Coordinate recruiting activities and communicate information to the Office of Enrollment Management in a timely manner.
• Financial Management: Prepare and manage the programs annual budget. Follow departmental and Institute financial procedures reconcile travel expenses and manage program funds in collaboration with Athletics leadership.
• Administrative Responsibilities: Perform administrative duties effectively by maintaining regular office hours responding promptly to communications meeting deadlines and maintaining organized records and workspaces.
• Professional Conduct: Demonstrate professionalism integrity and appropriate conduct while coaching recruiting and representing the Athletics Department and the Institute.
• Institute Engagement: Participate in admissions and institutional events including visitation programs open houses accepted student events and other activities as requested. Support community engagement initiatives when appropriate.
• Academic Success: Promote academic achievement by establishing high expectations for student-athletes and supporting their academic progress and accomplishments.
• Secondary Duties: Perform additional departmental responsibilities as assigned with diligence and professionalism.

Shift:

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Travel:

Driving:

Driving a passenger van seating 14 or fewer

Starting Salary/Rate:

Expected hiring range:$51753.15

The anticipated salary for this full-time 10-month appointment (August - May) is $51753.15for the academic year. This is an exempt position and is eligible for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institutes comprehensive benefits package.

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidates salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget internal equity and the final candidates qualifications experience education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaers good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions:

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information:

Rensselaers Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth a comprehensive and affordable benefits package and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information please visitBenefits Human Resources ().