Head Men’s Tennis Coach & Director

Centre College invites qualified applicants for the full-time position of Head Men’s Tennis Coach. Reporting to the Director of Athletics, this position leads all aspects in building a nationally competitive Division III men’s tennis program, including but not limited to: identifying and recruiting successful student-athletes, skill development during practices and games, monitoring student-athlete academic progress, building a positive and cohesive team culture, scouting, and other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people;
• Organize, prepare, and conduct practices, trainings, and competitions;
• Successfully recruit student-athletes in accordance with all Centre College, Southern Athletic Association, and NCAA rules and regulations; mindful of the College’s core values of diversity and inclusion;
• While leading, monitoring, and coordinating training and practice sessions, ensuring all appropriate safety guidelines are followed;
• Responsibility for program budget to include travel, equipment, officials, and recruiting expenses;
• Supervision and mentoring of any volunteer or student assistants;
• Directing all aspects of the program.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with previous collegiate coaching experience required.
• CPR, AED, and First-Aid certifications will be required upon hire and must be kept current.