Head Coach, Women's Tennis

GW Tennis is seeking a Head Coach, Women’s Tennis to assist with all aspects of the Women’s Tennis Program, including the recruitment of qualified athletes, the coaching and instruction of student-athletes, monitoring and supporting academic progress and progression toward degree, monitoring budgets, alumni and donor engagement, and more.

Responsibilities include:

• Reporting to the Senior Associate Athletics Director, the Head Coach for Women’s Tennis will administer, manage, and lead all aspects of the women’s tennis D1 program. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

GW Tennis is seeking a Head Coach, Women’s Tennis to assist with all aspects of the Women’s Tennis Program, including the recruitment of qualified athletes, the coaching and instruction of student-athletes, monitoring and supporting academic progress and progression toward degree, monitoring budgets, alumni and donor engagement, and more.

Responsibilities include:

• Reporting to the Senior Associate Athletics Director, the Head Coach for Women’s Tennis will administer, manage, and lead all aspects of the women’s tennis D1 program. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
• Oversees women’s Tennis program, creating, promoting, and maintaining a culture of determination, commitment, and respect; including the development and implementation of team standards.
• Identifies and recruits academically qualified and athletically talented student-athletes.
• Recruits, develops, and works to retain highly qualified support staff. This includes being present, responsive, communicative, and supportive of the professional development of graduate assistant coaches, athletic trainers, strength coaches, and other department staff members.
• Coaches and trains student-athletes, to include being present and responsive, evaluating their performance in both practice and competition, and providing leadership and instruction in these areas. Schedules and conducts practice sessions. Works with administration to schedule regular season contests. Travels with the team and monitors the conduct of student-athletes.
• Promotes the academic, physical, mental, and social development of student-athletes, to include regularly meeting with the student-athletes, Academic Support Staff, Mental Health professionals, and other University administrators and support staff. Monitors the conditioning and training of student-athletes, in conjunction with the Strength and Conditioning Coach and the Athletic Training Staff.
• Manages clinics and camps, as approved.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships and communications with students, colleagues, university staff, and the general public. Participates in public relations activities, as approved, to include granting interviews with newspaper, radio, and television media, attending press conferences, and making public appearances.
• Works with Development and Alumni staff to plan and coordinate approved fundraising activities to support operating funds. Represents the Department at professional, civic, charitable, and alumni events.
• Oversees administrative and financial operations pertaining to team travel, budget, student-athlete eligibility, and academic progress.

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 3 years of relevant professional experience. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Collegiate coaching experience is desired.
• Experience with fiscal management and daily operations of an intercollegiate athletics department preferred.
• Strong organizational, management and communications skills with attention to detail.

Hiring Range

$53,912.51 - $93,730.24

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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

| Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. | | College/School/Department: | Athletics and Recreation | | Family | Athletics | | Sub-Family | Coaching | | Stream | Management | | Level | Level 1 | | Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time | | Hours Per Week: | 40+ | | Work Schedule: | Monday through Friday 8:30-5:00; Weekends and Holidays as competition dictates | | Will this job require the employee to work on site? | Yes | | Employee Onsite Status | Hybrid | | Telework: | No | | Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Search | | Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status | | Internal Applicants Only? | No | | Posting Number: | S013796 | | Job Open Date: | 07/11/2025 | | Job Close Date: | | | If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: | | | Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. | | EEO Statement: |

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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Posting Specific Questions

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1. * Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?

   • No
   • Yes

2. * For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)?  (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)

   • Yes, IEP complete
   • No, still in IEP
   • N/a - not a current GW employee

3. * What is your salary range expectation?

(Open Ended Question)

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