Head Men's & Women's Tennis Coach

Alfred University seeks a Head Men’s & Women’s Tennis Coach to organize and manage the varsity intercollegiate NCAA Division III men’s and women’s tennis programs. This role also includes coordinating the Saxon Success Program and leading the intramural sports program.

About the role

Alfred University, founded in 1836, is a nationally recognized institution committed to independent thinking, creativity, and social justice. The university enrolls nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students on a 232-acre campus in Western New York.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coach student-athletes for successful competition in a nurturing, intellectual, and supportive environment.
• Develop and implement practice and competition plans tailored to team and individual abilities.
• Monitor and support student-athletes’ academic success, including eligibility and progress toward graduation.
• Recruit student-athletes aligned with Alfred University’s academic profile and mission.
• Manage budgets, schedules, equipment, uniforms, and facilities for the tennis programs.
• Plan and implement fundraising activities in collaboration with Advancement staff.
• Comply with NCAA, Empire 8, and institutional policies and regulations.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate assistant coaching staff.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with alumnae, parents, and the community.
• Coordinate the Saxon Success Program, including planning, implementing, and assessing the LEAD Athletic and Saxons Success programs.
• Lead all aspects of the intramural program, including hiring, supervising, and evaluating student officials, and planning leagues and championships.
• Serve on department operational teams and campus committees.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and maintain a safe work environment.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and maintain active membership in professional sport organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of four years as a collegiate tennis student-athlete and/or head or assistant coach.
• Demonstrated success in collegiate coaching, recruiting, and retention of student-athletes, preferably at the NCAA Division III level.
• Strong organizational, management, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Commitment to student growth, academic achievement, and teamwork.
• Proficiency with technology resources and a current U.S. driver’s license.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to meet physical demands associated with coaching, including outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Navigating stairs, uneven surfaces, and hills on campus.
• Potential use of personal protective equipment and respirators.
• Campus environment may present accessibility challenges for mobility-impaired individuals.

Pay

$61,610.64–$65,158.12 per year.

Schedule

35 hours per week.