Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach

Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that's just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago. Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60+ nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham's institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education. * * * ### **Position Overview** The Head Men’s & Women’s Tennis Coach will be responsible for the conduct and overall supervision of both tennis programs. The position’s main responsibility will be to recruit; develop and retain student-athletes; coach and develop two highly competitive NCAA Division III tennis programs in compliance with NCAA, Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference and Earlham College rules and regulations. * * * ### **Primary Duties & Responsibilities** **Recruiting** - Meet or exceed annual recruitment goals established in collaboration with the Director of Athletics annually - Maintain or exceed optimal roster size annually - Develop annual overall recruitment strategy and generate monthly recruiting reports. - Build relationships with prospective student-athletes and their families - Work closely with Admissions and other campus offices to recruit outstanding student-athletes - Plan and coordinate prospective student-athlete visits to campus and off campus contacts with prospective student-athletes - Attend tournaments, showcases, observe team camps, visit high schools, attend practices and/or meets of recruits on a regular basis - Establish and maintain recruiting data base utilizing athletic department recruiting software - Maintain regular communication with prospective student-athletes and their families utilizing various communication tools (e.g. phone calls, text, emails, etc.) on a regular basis to maintain interest - Utilize social media platforms in recruitment efforts consistent with NCAA DIII rules **Office Responsibilities** - Support, monitor and track academic success and personal growth of each student-athlete for the purposes that include retention and completion - Help orient student-athletes to the policies and regulations of the College, the HCAC and the NCAA - Oversee the conduct and discipline of student-athletes - Prepare team competition and practice schedules guided by the athletic department Scheduling and Principles document that meet NCAA, conference, and Earlham regulations - Prepare and operate a fiscally sound program with an annual balanced budget. - Inventory, purchase, and maintain equipment and uniforms - Hire, train, and supervise a part time graduate assistant coach - Work with the Athletic Communications office to aid in the promotion of the programs and Earlham College - Utilize social media platforms to promote and generate interest in the cross-country…