Head of College Placement, Tennis

Position Summary: Responsible for all aspects of athletic college recruitment for IMG student-athletes in tennis department.  

Position Responsibilities

• Proactively meet with Student Athletes, parents, coaches and/or school, individually and in groups, to talk about and process individual college choices in a highly competitive environment.
• Primary point of contact for collegiate coaches.
• Actively cultivate and maintain a network of colleges and universities to continually expand our collegiate relationships including trends in college recruitment, NCAA compliance, and overall landscape of collegiate athletics
• Provides families with consistent and proactive communication to ensure high level of customer service and retention focused practices for the department.
• Adheres to sport College Placement Guide timeline
• Provide resources so that families can make the best possible choices for their students.
• Mentor student-athletes on how to communicate effectively and professionally with college coaches.
• Overseas IMG hosted college showcase within department.

• Communicate effectively, both verballyand in writing, with students, parents, coaches, teachers and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Track athletic and merit scholarship opportunities.
• Overseas NCSA for department, tracking profiles, evaluations, and communication from IMGA and collegiate coaches.
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community promoting a positive environment
• Assist with camp/boarding school delivery as needed

• Assists in the recruiting of prospective student-athletes.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and business ethic codes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability 

• Experience in coaching at collegiate level
• Proficiency in all tennis training and instructional techniques
• Strong understanding of NCAA and other governing regulations that pertain to student athlete college placement
• Commitment to educate and inform students and parents about college placement
• Strong commitment to student-athletes and their development
• Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to comprehensive excellence

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual
• Master’s degree
• CPR Certification
• USPTA certification
• Valid driver’s license

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment in excess of 40 pounds
• Ability to handle outdoor conditions for a reasonable period of time
• Ability to move around campus including gym, turf, fields, etc.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays

Background Requirements:

• Requires a background check upon offer
• Requires a drug test upon offer

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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