Head Coach

Position Information

Position Information

Position Number

524010

Working Title

Head Coach

Job Title

Head Coach

Job Type

Position Information

Position Information

Position Number

524010

Working Title

Head Coach

Job Title

Head Coach

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

Mens Tennis

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Head Tennis Coach is to lead and develop the Tennessee Tech Tennis program, to provide leadership and growth for all student-athletes to progress toward a degree. To possess the knowledge and technical expertise, ability to develop skills in players, to apply teaching and methodology, game management, and effective program discipline and motivational techniques to provide leadership and growth for a Division I Athletics program.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Essential Functions

Heads all aspects of the tennis program including practices and conditioning, player development, recruiting, public relations, and supporting the academic development and graduation of student-athletes.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. A minimum of two years of successful coaching at the

NCAA

D-I level, three years of successful head coaching at a collegiate institution or comparable club coaching, four years of successful head coaching at a high school, or four years of successful collegiate playing experience at a D-I institution. Proven record of collegiate or professional tennis playing and/or coaching experience. Education and experience necessary to perform all the functions of a Division I Head Tennis Coach. Commitment to adhere to

NCAA

and

OVC

rules and regulations as well as University policies and procedures.

Beyond meeting minimum requirements, candidates will be evaluated in terms of how their experience and education have prepared them for Division I coaching, including the academic development and graduation of student-athletes, promoting the welfare of student-athletes, recruiting, practice, conditioning, player and public relations, and fundraising.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Hours

Some nights and weekends

Compensation and Benefits

| Salary | Commensurate with education and experience. | | Benefits Information |
The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. |

Posting Details

| Posting Date | 04/02/2025 | | Screening Date | 04/16/2025 | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicants are required to apply online at https://jobs.tntech.edu and upload a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and complete contact information for three references at the time of application. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered. |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 3. Transcripts 4. List of References

Optional Documents 1. Transcripts 2 2. Other Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have a minimum of two years of successful coaching at the NCAA D-I level, three years of successful head coaching at a collegiate institution or comparable club coaching, four years of successful head coaching at a high school, or four years of successful collegiate playing experience at a D-I institution?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * How did you hear about this job opportunity?

(Open Ended Question)

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