Head Men's Tennis Coach

Job Summary

Work Schedule:
PT; Monday-Friday, work schedule varies. Evening and weekend work required.
The position is currently Jan-May, with the possibility of ongoing employment.

General Description:
University is seeking an experienced coaching professional for the position of Head Coach for its Men’s Tennis program.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, organization and supervision for all aspects of the men’s tennis program to ensure a competitive and successful program following all NCAA Division III Northwest Conference and university rules and regulations.


• Identify, attract, and matriculate outstanding student-athletes who demonstrate the ability to be academically and athletically successful.


• Verify eligibility of student-athletes according to established university regulations.


• Prepare and manage the men’s tennis budget following purchasing and spending guidelines as set by the University and athletic department.


• Schedule all competitive events and complete all travel arrangements.


• Coordinate all practice activities.


• Coordinate off season training programs.


• Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes.


• Hire, evaluate, and supervise assistant coaching staff.


• Develop positive public relations with all internal and external constituents.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.


• Clear understanding and knowledge of the sport of tennis to develop a competitive program.


• Excellent organizational, planning, supervisory, and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills.


• Strong recruiting, teaching, and coaching skills.


• Computer literacy.


• Ability to collaborate and communicate with a wide variety of students, parents, alumni, faculty, departmental staff, administration, and the general public.


• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with student-athletes and athletics alumni.


• Clear understanding of and commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy and the role of athletics within a private, liberal arts university.

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree.


2. Two years of successful coaching experience.


3. CPR/First Aid certification required and may be obtained on the job.


4. Valid driver’s license (Must have had a valid driver’s license for at least 2 years).


5. Finalist applicants must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background check, declaration regarding sexual misconduct, provide an original copy of their Driving record (5-year Employment Abstract) and pass PLU’s internal Driver’s Certification Training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.


• Previous coaching and recruiting experience at the collegiate level is highly desirable.