Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach

Working Title

Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach

Position Type

Staff

Department

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach

Working Title

Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach

Position Type

Staff

Department

Tennis

Posting Number

201201737

Full or Part Time

Full Time

Benefit Eligible

Yes

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Tenure/Non-Tenure Track

Salary Basis

12 month

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Position Summary Information

| Responsibilities |
The Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach is responsible for the leadership and oversight of the Men’s and Women’s Tennis programs and all related operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: coaching; recruiting and retaining qualified student-athletes; planning and conducting practices and competitions; scheduling contests; organizing and managing team travel; supervising assistant coaches and graduate assistants; managing program budgets; fundraising and alumni engagement; monitoring student-athlete academic progress; organizing camps and clinics; fostering positive relationships with prospective student-athletes, alumni, campus constituents, and the surrounding community; ensuring compliance with NCAA, Gulf South Conference, and University rules and regulations; and performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics. The successful candidate must possess strong communication, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills and demonstrate a commitment to the academic, athletic, and personal development of student-athletes. | | Qualifications |
Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred. Collegiate coaching and/or playing experience is preferred. The successful candidate should demonstrate knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, effective recruiting and coaching strategies, strong organizational and communication skills, budget management experience, and the ability to build positive relationships with student-athletes, alumni, and the community. | | Salary | Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources. | | Minimum Qualifications |
Bachelor’s degree.

Valid driver’s license.

Ability to successfully pass all required background checks. | | Preferred Qualifications |
Master’s degree.

Collegiate coaching and/or playing experience.

Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division II rules and regulations.

Experience with recruiting, budget management, fundraising, and camp administration.

CPR, AED, and First Aid certification or ability to obtain upon hire. | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Additional Information | |

Posting Detail Information

| Open Date | 07/13/2026 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes |

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

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   • MS State Employment Service
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   • Indeed.com
   • Other

2. * Will you now or in the future require "sponsorship" for an employment based visa status?

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents 1. Other Document

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