Head Women’s Tennis Coach

About The Department

The University of Chicago is one of the nation's leading institutions of higher education and research. Campus and Student Life (CSL) is comprised of 20 departments that serve the University's 15,000 college, graduate, and professional school students, as well as the campus community more broadly. CSL is importantly charged with the dual task of supporting all students in the University, graduate and undergraduate, and managing multiple campus departments and services that serve the entire campus community. CSL's programs and services focus on supporting student academic success, providing opportunities for personal growth and leadership development, developing community and engagement through the residential housing and dining program, and in areas such as artistic expression, community service, spiritual exploration, and athletic competition.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes a strategic vision for building and sustaining a competitive women’s tennis program consistent with NCAA Division III philosophy.
• Plans and leads all practice sessions and competitions; teaches technical, tactical, and mental aspects of the sport.
• Oversees seasonal planning, including competitive schedules, practices, facilities coordination, officials, and team travel.
• Demonstrates a philosophy that emphasizes academic priorities and supports student-athlete success in the classroom.
• Provides leadership and mentorship in the personal, athletic, and academic development of student-athletes and fosters a positive, inclusive, and values-based team culture.
• Demonstrates a commitment to student-athlete well-being, including mental health awareness, injury prevention, and the development of a supportive team environment.
• Counsels student-athletes in academic, disciplinary, and personal matters; consults with appropriate University partners as needed.
• Assists with training and conditioning programs in collaboration with strength and sports performance staff.
• Conceives, implements, and manages recruiting strategies aligned with institutional academic standards and NCAA regulations; collaborates with the Office of Admissions throughout the application and matriculation process.
• Works collaboratively with the Head Men’s Tennis Coach to coordinate shared resources, including staffing, facilities usage, scheduling considerations, and fundraising efforts, recognizing the consolidated nature of program operations where applicable.
• Provides leadership for the program by modeling professionalism, accountability, and ethical conduct consistent with Department and University expectations.
• Manages the program’s operating budget, including forecasting needs, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
• Serves as the primary representative and spokesperson for the Women’s Tennis program with alumni, prospective families, officials, and external partners.
• Assists with advancement and fundraising initiatives in support of the tennis programs and the Department of Athletics and Recreation.
• Remains current with national trends, rules, and best practices in collegiate tennis and participates in ongoing professional development.
• Serves as event management for select home contests, as assigned by athletic administration.
• Collaborates with Sport Administration, Facilities, Sports Medicine, and Operations staff to ensure events are conducted safely, efficiently, and in alignment with departmental standards.
• Affords assistance with post-event reporting and follow-up as required.
• Manages a team of professionals responsible for the planning, coaching, recruiting, administration, and promotion of University intercollegiate athletics programs.
• Ensures student-athletes and athletics representatives comply with NCAA and University rules and regulations.
• Develops and implements an overall recruiting plan.
• Determines fiscal requirements and prepares budgetary recommendations; monitors, verifies and reconciles expenditures of budgeted funds.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Requirements

Education: Master’s degree.

Experience: Experience playing and/or coaching tennis at the collegiate level. Minimum of seven years of significant and relevant playing and/or coaching experience in highly competitive tennis. Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules, compliance expectations, and Division III philosophy.

Qualifications

Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.

Demonstrated ability to recruit academically and athletically successful student-athletes.

Understanding of the role intercollegiate athletics plays within a rigorous academic environment.

Ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, colleagues, alumni, and campus partners.

Ability to develop and manage recruiting strategies consistent with NCAA Division III philosophy and institutional academic standards, including evaluation through rankings, match play, video, and academic indicators.

Knowledge of relevant sport rules and best practices in collegiate tennis.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Valid driver’s license.

Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and related software.

Familiarity with or experience using Teamworks Hub, including Compliance and Recruiting modules, to support recruiting, compliance tracking, communication, and program operations.