Head Women’s Tennis Coach

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes a strategic vision for building and sustaining a competitive women’s tennis program consistent with NCAA Division III philosophy.

• Plans and leads all practice sessions and competitions; teaches technical, tactical, and mental aspects of the sport.

• Oversees seasonal planning, including competitive schedules, practices, facilities coordination, officials, and team travel.

• Demonstrates a philosophy that emphasizes academic priorities and supports student-athlete success in the classroom.

• Provides leadership and mentorship in the personal, athletic, and academic development of student-athletes and fosters a positive, inclusive, and values-based team culture.

• Demonstrates a commitment to student-athlete well-being, including mental health awareness, injury prevention, and the development of a supportive team environment.

• Counsels student-athletes in academic, disciplinary, and personal matters; consults with appropriate University partners as needed.

• Assists with training and conditioning programs in collaboration with strength and sports performance staff.

• Conceives, implements, and manages recruiting strategies aligned with institutional academic standards and NCAA regulations; collaborates with the Office of Admissions throughout the application and matriculation process.

• Works collaboratively with the Head Men’s Tennis Coach to coordinate shared resources, including staffing, facilities usage, scheduling considerations, and fundraising efforts, recognizing the consolidated nature of program operations where applicable.

• Provides leadership for the program by modeling professionalism, accountability, and ethical conduct consistent with Department and University expectations.

• Manages the program’s operating budget, including forecasting needs, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring fiscal responsibility.

• Serves as the primary representative and spokesperson for the Women’s Tennis program with alumni, prospective families, officials, and external partners.

• Assists with advancement and fundraising initiatives in support of the tennis programs and the Department of Athletics and Recreation.

• Remains current with national trends, rules, and best practices in collegiate tennis and participates in ongoing professional development.

• Ensures full compliance with NCAA, conference, and University rules and policies.

• Reviews team and individual performance using video and data to inform strategy, instruction, and player development.

• Serve as event management for select home contests, as assigned by athletic administration.

• Coordinate pre?event planning and game?day execution, including staffing coordination, officials’ communication, competition logistics, and on?site operational needs.

• Collaborate with Sport Administration, Facilities, Sports Medicine, and Operations staff to ensure events are conducted safely, efficiently, and in alignment with departmental standards.

• Assist with post?event reporting and follow?up as required.

• Event management responsibilities are limited to select contests and are assigned based on departmental needs, seasonal capacity, and primary coaching responsibilities.

• Manages a team of professionals responsible for the planning, coaching, recruiting, administration, and promotion of University intercollegiate athletics programs. Ensures student-athletes and athletics representatives comply with NCAA and University rules and regulations.

• Develops and implements an overall recruiting plan. Determines fiscal requirements and prepares budgetary recommendations; monitors, verifies and reconciles expenditures of budgeted funds.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree.

Experience:

• Experience playing and/or coaching tennis at the collegiate level.

• Minimum of seven years of significant and relevant playing and/or coaching experience in highly competitive tennis.

• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules, compliance expectations, and Division III philosophy.

Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and related software.

• Familiarity with or experience using Teamworks Hub, including Compliance and Recruiting modules, to support recruiting, compliance tracking, communication, and program operations.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.

• Demonstrated ability to recruit academically and athletically successful student-athletes.

• Understanding of the role intercollegiate athletics plays within a rigorous academic environment.

• Ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, colleagues, alumni, and campus partners.

• Ability to develop and manage recruiting strategies consistent with NCAA Division III philosophy and institutional academic standards, including evaluation through rankings, match play, video, and academic indicators.

• Knowledge of relevant sport rules and best practices in collegiate tennis.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Working Conditions

• Considerable travel and frequent night and weekend hours are required.

• Adherence to NCAA rules and regulations; violations may result in disciplinary action.

• Ability to meet the University driving requirements.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

• List of Three Professional References Contact Information (preferred)