Director of Tennis Operations – Athletics

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Position Title

Director of Tennis Operations – Athletics

Job Description

Ashland University is an NCAA Division II institution that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). Ashland University offers a comprehensive, 24-sport athletic program. The university is located off of Interstate 71 in Ashland, Ohio, midway between Cleveland and Columbus.

• This position will provide oversight for Ashland University’s tennis program, which includes men’s and women’s teams. The position will oversee and direct a graduate assistant coach and be responsible for coaching, recruiting, budgeting, scheduling, equipment purchase, practice and match management, tournament management and travel for both teams.
• Candidates must be able to teach proper technique and skill development in various aspects of tennis. Candidates should have a complete and thorough understanding of the sport and be able to instruct student-athletes in small group and one-on-one settings.
• Applicants should be well versed and able to instruct student-athletes on physical health, team concepts and team building exercises, team development techniques and safety.
• A thorough understanding of NCAA and GMAC rules and regulations is required. The director must adhere to these rules and ensure that the program is in compliance with all rules, regulations and guidelines. The ability to articulate these to student-athletes is also required.
• An understanding of Ashland University’s mission and goals is required. The director must have the ability to explain these to student-athletes.

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Director of Tennis Operations – Athletics

Job Description

Ashland University is an NCAA Division II institution that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). Ashland University offers a comprehensive, 24-sport athletic program. The university is located off of Interstate 71 in Ashland, Ohio, midway between Cleveland and Columbus.

• This position will provide oversight for Ashland University’s tennis program, which includes men’s and women’s teams. The position will oversee and direct a graduate assistant coach and be responsible for coaching, recruiting, budgeting, scheduling, equipment purchase, practice and match management, tournament management and travel for both teams.
• Candidates must be able to teach proper technique and skill development in various aspects of tennis. Candidates should have a complete and thorough understanding of the sport and be able to instruct student-athletes in small group and one-on-one settings.
• Applicants should be well versed and able to instruct student-athletes on physical health, team concepts and team building exercises, team development techniques and safety.
• A thorough understanding of NCAA and GMAC rules and regulations is required. The director must adhere to these rules and ensure that the program is in compliance with all rules, regulations and guidelines. The ability to articulate these to student-athletes is also required.
• An understanding of Ashland University’s mission and goals is required. The director must have the ability to explain these to student-athletes.
• This position requires the ability to recruit potential student-athletes. The director of tennis operations ensures that all Ashland University roster requirements are met.
• This position is responsible for monitoring academic progress of all student-athletes in the program and working with various constituencies across campus to ensure that student-athletes receive the proper academic counseling and assistance.
• The director will work closely and communicate regularly with a number of other areas in the athletic department including athletic training, academic counseling, athletic communications, fundraising, compliance and strength and conditioning.
• This position will provide supervision and direction to the assistant coach.
• This position could require other assignments as assigned by the athletic director. These could include fundraising and representing the athletic department at various functions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Candidates must have the ability to successfully impart knowledge about tennis.
• Previous coaching and/or playing experience on the college level is highly desired.
• Ability to identify and recruit student-athletes is required.
• Position requires well-developed communication skills, as well as strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage a budget is desired.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings is required. This position requires extensive travel, both in recruiting and to tournaments and other events.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Anticipated Start Date of New Hire

11/10/2025

Anticipated Number of Hours Working per Week

40+

Shift Required?

Varied

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | S1023P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Desired Start Date | 11/10/2025 | | Job Open Date | 10/20/2025 | | Job Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://jobs.ashland.edu/postings/7925 |

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Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. References

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