Head Men's Tennis Coach — Recruit, Develop, & Compete

Wabash College; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Dental and Vision Coverage

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Remission

Disability Coverage

Job summary

Wabash College in Crawfordsville, IN, seeks a Head Tennis Coach to lead the men's tennis program, plan practices, and coach during competition. You will recruit student-athletes who excel academically and athletically while supporting their academic progress and well-being.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic scheduling, and adherence to NCAA Division III rules, with duties spanning budgeting, travel, and staff supervision within a values-driven athletics department.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of competitive tennis techniques, rules, strategies, and player development principles.
• Strong commitment to the academic success and holistic development of student-athletes.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to recruit and retain student-athletes in a highly selective academic environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and use of administrative systems required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior management, faculty and staff, students, alumni, volunteers, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the men’s tennis program, including practice planning, on-court coaching, match strategy, scheduling, and player development.
• Recruit academically and athletically qualified student-athletes who align with the mission, values, and standards of Wabash College.
• Monitor and support the academic progress, personal development, health, safety, and overall well-being of student-athletes.
• Provide instruction in the technical, tactical, physical, and mental aspects of tennis to maximize individual and team performance.
• Develop and implement a competitive schedule and prepare the team for successful intercollegiate competition.
• Supervise and evaluate assistant coaches and other program personnel, as applicable.
• Manage program operations, including budgeting, equipment, travel arrangements, scheduling, and related administrative responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate records and complete required institutional, conference, and NCAA documentation in a timely manner.
• Ensure full compliance with all institutional, conference, and NCAA Division III rules, regulations, and policies.
• Foster a culture of sportsmanship, discipline, teamwork, accountability, and respect.
• Represent the tennis program and the Athletics Department in a professional manner within the campus community, alumni network, and external constituencies.
• Support the mission of the College and contribute positively to the goals of the Athletics Department.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Skills

Tennis Knowledge

Recruiting

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Budgeting

Interpersonal

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wabash College in Crawfordsville, IN, seeks a Head Tennis Coach to lead the men's tennis program, plan practices, and coach during competition. You will recruit student-athletes who excel academically and athletically while supporting their academic progress and well-being.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic scheduling, and adherence to NCAA Division III rules, with duties spanning budgeting, travel, and staff supervision within a values-driven athletics department.