Head Coach - Men's Tennis

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Do you want to be part of an elite Division I program? Grand Canyon University’s Athletic Department is passionate about helping student-athletes achieve their highest level of excellence. The Athletic Department uses intercollegiate sports as a platform for developing our student-athletes in integrity and personal growth.

Grand Canyon University is searching for a Tennis Head Coach. The Head Coach is responsible for the management and administration of all activities related to his/her sport and exercises direct supervision of recruiting, training, and coaching student-athletes participating in the sport.  The Head Coach is fully responsible for compliance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations as well as Conference rules and University policies governing intercollegiate athletics.

What you will do:

Player Development/Coaching:

• Provide coaching in both a team and individual setting to improve sport specific skills.

• Creation of practice plans, match preparation, match strategy, and provide direct coaching during matches.

• Lead and designate practice responsibilities to support staff.

• Research and identify the latest trends and techniques in coaching and tennis.

• Supervise, develop and mentor student-athletes and coaches/support staff.

Recruiting:

• Research, evaluate, contact and recruit players of high character, scholarship and athletic ability to compete for the tennis program.

• Market the tennis program to prospective recruits, community members, and club members both domestically and internationally.

• Travel extensively to evaluate talent and market the GCU tennis program to potential recruits.

Operations:

• Manage scheduling.

• Manage the planning, marketing and operation of sports camps.

• Ensures all aspects of the tennis program complies with University standards and conference and national affiliation rules and regulations.

• Identifies potential risk and establishes criteria and plans for correction.

• Promotes good sportsmanship behavior and enforces discipline, establishes and oversees penalties for breach of standards by members of the team.

• Participate actively in promotion of GCU athletics and campus events.

• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or designee.

• Perform duties which require irregular hours, out of town and/or overnight travel.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• At least three years of intercollegiate and/or elite level sport specific coaching and/or playing and training experience.

• Knowledge and understanding of Division 1 sport specific program and NCAA rules.

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

• CPR, First Aid and Coaches’ Safety Training certifications required

• Must be able to pass a background check.

• Must be able to lawfully accept employment in the U.S.

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Bonus Points:

• Master's Degree

• Experience coaching in NCAA Division I

• AED certification

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events

• Free covered parking

• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

• Free on-site gyms on campus