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