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Job Description Summary
The Head Coach of Men’s Tennis program at the University of Pennsylvania is responsible for recruiting, training, and counseling of student athletes, fundraising, budget management, and alumni relations activities. Reports to the Senior Associate Athletic Director.
Job Responsibilities
- Coaching – Coach and teach sport specific skills and strategies to current student athletes at practice and competition, including preparation for said practice and competition. Educate team members on proper training techniques, exercises and any sport specific needs. Prepare and execute practice and competition plans. Provide instruction and advice before, during, and after competition in both group and individual settings.
- Recruiting – Consistently recruit national caliber athletes for enrollment at the University through mail, phone, and in-person contact. Identify and properly vet prospects of strong character, academic ability, and athletic skill. Evaluate recruits at competition. Organize and coordinate official and unofficial visits. Communicate with athletic liaison to admissions and financial aid regarding top prospect academic viability.
- Alumni/Community Relations – Build strong relationships with alumni, fans, campus partners, and the broader community.
- Administrative Duties – Effectively work with staff members in the areas of compliance, student development, external operations, facilities/operations, equipment operations, internal operations, and athletic development. Comply with all NCAA, Ivy League, and Penn rules and policies. Assist in organizing team and coach travel, compliance paperwork, and other administrative responsibilities.
- Counseling/Mentoring – Serve as a role model and adviser for student-athletes in a general capacity. Connect student-athletes to necessary resources within and outside of Penn Athletics as needed. Provide a support system to all student-athletes on team.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree is required and 3 years to 5 years of coaching experience in a successful and highly competitive collegiate program. Demonstrated ability to recruit and counsel student-athletes in a highly competitive academic environment; familiarity with Ivy League philosophy and NCAA rules and regulations highly desirable. Candidate must possess strong communications and management skills. Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel with the team or when recruiting as required. Valid drivers license required.
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Application Requirement
A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.
Pay Range
$51,824.00 – $78,096.00
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
