Head Coach Men's Tennis

Belmont University; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont University is seeking a qualified Head Coach for Men's Tennis to lead all strategic aspects of the NCAA Division I program. The role involves coaching, recruiting, scheduling, travel, and representing the program to stakeholders.

The candidate will oversee fundraising efforts, cooperate with university administration, and ensure compliance with all NCAA, conference, and university policies. A bachelor’s degree is required, with 3–5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
• Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in tennis, preferably at the NCAA Division I level.
• Ability to lead Division I student-athletes and provide instruction to improve skill and performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all coaching responsibilities for the men's tennis program, including practices, training, and competition coaching.
• Oversee recruiting activity in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations.
• Schedule practices and competitions for the men's tennis program.

Skills

Coaching excellence

Talent evaluation

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Head Coach Men's Tennis at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Staff

Internal Job Category

Exempt (Staff) Full-Time

Department

Coaching Staff

Hours

37.5

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under general supervision, the Head Coach Men's Tennis administers, manages, and leads all strategic aspects of the University’s NCAA Division 1 Men’s Tennis programs in such a manner as to build and maintain a competitive, quality program that reflects positively on the image and reputation of the University at all times.

• Oversees all coaching responsibilities for the program, including planning, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices and training, and coaching at all competitions.


• Oversees all recruiting activity for the program in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations.


• Schedules all practices and competitions for the men’s tennis program.


• Oversees team travel and all administrative and financial operations of the men’s tennis program, including partnering with the Executive Director of the Bruin Club on any fundraising initiatives or stewardship needs.


• Represents the program to various institutional programs and externally to media, government agencies, funding agencies, students, parents, and the general public.


• Complies with all NCAA, Conference, University, and Department of Athletics policies.


• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Form diverse leaders of character;


• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;


• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

• Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the specified sports program.


• Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in area of sporting specialty.


• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes, as well as athletic recruitment methods and techniques.


• Skilled in evaluating talent in order to recruit players to improve the program.


• An ability to lead and guide Division I student-athletes in area of specialty to include identifying deficiencies and providing instruction to improve overall skill and performance.


• An ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgements.


• Skilled in budget preparation and management.


• An ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.


• Skilled in organizing and coordinating.


• An ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.


• An ability to foster a cooperative work environment.


• Thrives in an environment of teamwork, collaboration, and hard work.


• An ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends.


• An ability to build relationships and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Required Education

A bachelor’s degree is required., A master’s degree is preferred.

Required Experience

Three to five years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. The ideal candidate will have experience coaching highly competitive tennis, preferably at the NCAA Division 1 level.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Belmont University is a Christ-centered community. The University faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics, and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/the Americans with Disabilities Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or employment. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University primarily hires employees of the Christian faith who are committed to support the mission of the University. The University has appointed the Chief Human Resources Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator to serve as coordinator of non-discrimination compliance for staff and faculty. The Director of Institutional Equity and Compliance and Title IX Coordinator serves as coordinator of compliance for Title IX (sex discrimination) issues and questions for students.

*In accordance with accrediting standards for its professional education programs in law and medicine, the University does not apply religious criteria in hiring employees within those programs. All employees hired by the University, regardless of religious faith, shall be committed to Belmont’s Christ-centered, student-focused mission.

Belmont’s Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veteransand disabled individuals. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws.