Head Tennis Coach

Emmanuel College (Boston); Royston (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Emmanuel University, located in northeast Georgia, seeks a full-time Head Tennis Coach to oversee the Lions men’s and women’s tennis programs. The role reports to the Director of Athletics and demands leadership, strategic planning, and a commitment to NCAA and Conference Carolinas rules.

The successful candidate will coach, recruit, organize competition schedules, and manage budgeting while promoting academic achievement and personal growth for student‑athletes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; prior collegiate tennis coaching or playing experience preferred.
• Background check and drug screen required; eligibility to work in the United States must be established.

Responsibilities

• Lead men’s and women’s tennis programs; ensure NCAA and Conference Carolinas compliance.
• Provide leadership, organization, supervision, instruction, and strategic planning for the tennis program.
• Coach, recruit, plan schedules, and manage budget; oversee strength/conditioning and nutrition aspects.
• Foster academic success and personal development; communicate effectively with student‑athletes and staff.
• Organize home events, travel logistics, and fundraising efforts; promote the program in the community.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Recruiting

Program administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Emmanuel University, located in northeast Georgia, is seeking a full-time Head Tennis Coach to lead the Mens and Womens Tennis program.

Summary:

The selected candidate will help ensure the program operates and conducts itself within the ideals, goals, rules, and regulations set forth by Emmanuel University, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Conference Carolinas. This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics. The successful candidate provides leadership, organization, supervision, instruction, and strategic planning for the Lions Mens & Womens Tennis Program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct programs in accordance with the NCAA regulations, Conference Carolinas guidelines, and within the philosophy of Emmanuel University.
• Knowledge and understanding of coaching, recruiting, and program administration.
• Provide a positive atmosphere that promotes a sense of fairness, organization, commitment, motivation, accomplishment, and fun.
• Accept responsibility for the behavior of the team during practices, contests, and any other team related activities.
• Effectively teach student-athletes the mission of the athletic department, the institution, and the purpose of service.
• Teach aspects of strength and conditioning.
• Teach aspects of nutrition.
• Foster an atmosphere promoting academic success and personal development
• Meet recruiting and retention goals
• Establish an effective communication plan with student-athletes
• Plan a competitive schedule
• Conduct practices in a safe environment
• Organize home events
• Effectively manage the budget
• Fundraise for additional program needs
• Provide safe and efficient travel to competitions
• Implement an effective community service plan
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends, with extensive travel
• Promote the tennis program in the community
• Order equipment to serve the needs of the program
• Maintain an accurate inventory of uniforms and equipment
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements include a bachelors degree, and previous collegiate tennis coaching or playing experience is preferred. Upon employment, the candidate must successfully complete the NCAA certification exam.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including drivers history) and drug screen that determines you are able to perform the essential job functions. It is also subject to your providing appropriate documentation to establish your eligibility to be legally employed in the United States.

Employee sponsorship is not available for this position.