Head Coach Men's Tennis

Head Coach Men's Tennis

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 

Head Coach Men's Tennis

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: |  

Belmont University seeks a dynamic and visionary Head Coach for Men's Tennis to lead a program that competes at a high level while embracing the University’s commitment to excellence in academics, character development, and student-athlete success. The Belmont Bruins men's tennis program benefits from outstanding resources, including the Belmont Tennis Complex, a supportive athletics culture, and membership in the Horizon League, providing a strong platform for competitive achievement and national visibility. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished recruiter, mentor, and program builder who can attract and develop talented student-athletes, foster a culture of integrity and accountability, and elevate the program’s success both on the court and in the classroom, while representing Belmont University and its Christ-centered, student-focused mission.

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 : |

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• 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.

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