What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Coach position at Tennessee Tech University - College of Business?
Position Information
Position Information
Position Number 524010 Working Title Head Coach Job Title Head Coach Job Type Full-Time Department Mens Tennis Job Purpose
The purpose of the Head Tennis Coach is to lead and develop the Tennessee Tech Tennis program, to provide leadership and growth for all student-athletes to progress toward a degree. To possess the knowledge and technical expertise, ability to develop skills in players, to apply teaching and methodology, game management, and effective program discipline and motivational techniques to provide leadership and growth for a Division I Athletics program.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Essential Functions
Heads all aspects of the tennis program including practices and conditioning, player development, recruiting, public relations, and supporting the academic development and graduation of student-athletes.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. A minimum of two years of successful coaching at the NCAA D-I level, three years of successful head coaching at a collegiate institution or comparable club coaching, four years of successful head coaching at a high school, or four years of successful collegiate playing experience at a D-I institution. Proven record of collegiate or professional tennis playing and/or coaching experience. Education and experience necessary to perform all the functions of a Division I Head Tennis Coach. Commitment to adhere to NCAA and OVC rules and regulations as well as University policies and procedures.
Beyond meeting minimum requirements, candidates will be evaluated in terms of how their experience and education have prepared them for Division I coaching, including the academic development and graduation of student-athletes, promoting the welfare of student-athletes, recruiting, practice, conditioning, player and public relations, and fundraising.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications Work Hours
Some nights and weekends
Compensation And Benefits
Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Benefits Information
The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.
Posting Details
Posting Date 04/02/2025 Screening Date 04/16/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to apply online at https://jobs.tntech.edu and upload a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and complete contact information for three references at the time of application. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Position Information
Position Number 524010 Working Title Head Coach Job Title Head Coach Job Type Full-Time Department Mens Tennis Job Purpose
The purpose of the Head Tennis Coach is to lead and develop the Tennessee Tech Tennis program, to provide leadership and growth for all student-athletes to progress toward a degree. To possess the knowledge and technical expertise, ability to develop skills in players, to apply teaching and methodology, game management, and effective program discipline and motivational techniques to provide leadership and growth for a Division I Athletics program.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Essential Functions
Heads all aspects of the tennis program including practices and conditioning, player development, recruiting, public relations, and supporting the academic development and graduation of student-athletes.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. A minimum of two years of successful coaching at the NCAA D-I level, three years of successful head coaching at a collegiate institution or comparable club coaching, four years of successful head coaching at a high school, or four years of successful collegiate playing experience at a D-I institution. Proven record of collegiate or professional tennis playing and/or coaching experience. Education and experience necessary to perform all the functions of a Division I Head Tennis Coach. Commitment to adhere to NCAA and OVC rules and regulations as well as University policies and procedures.
Beyond meeting minimum requirements, candidates will be evaluated in terms of how their experience and education have prepared them for Division I coaching, including the academic development and graduation of student-athletes, promoting the welfare of student-athletes, recruiting, practice, conditioning, player and public relations, and fundraising.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications Work Hours
Some nights and weekends
Compensation And Benefits
Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Benefits Information
The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.
Posting Details
Posting Date 04/02/2025 Screening Date 04/16/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to apply online at https://jobs.tntech.edu and upload a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and complete contact information for three references at the time of application. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Transcripts
- List of References
- Transcripts 2
- Other Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a minimum of two years of successful coaching at the NCAA D-I level, three years of successful head coaching at a collegiate institution or comparable club coaching, four years of successful head coaching at a high school, or four years of successful collegiate playing experience at a D-I institution?
- Yes
- No
- * How did you hear about this job opportunity? (Open Ended Question)
