Head Women's Tennis Coach

Summary

The head women's tennis coach will direct all phases of the day-to-day operations of the BGSU women's tennis program, including but not limited to: recruitment, instruction, development and competitive coaching of student-athletes. Also to include scheduling, coordination of travel, fundraising and camps, and to represent and promote the women's tennis program within the established guidelines of BGSU, the Mid-American Conference and NCAA. The head coach must also have a commitment to the academic success of student-athletes, community engagement, positive public relations and the fiscal management of the program. 

Essential Functions

• Coaching and instruction for both practices and competitions

• Build a positive culture, including strong relationships and providing growth opportunities for student-athletes.

• Recruiting and communications with potential student-athletes and parents

• Fundraising, building, and maintaining relationships with Alumni.

• Hire and evaluate assistant coaches.

• Promoting the program to the campus and community through public speaking and various community activities.

• Development and maintenance of annual budget (operations, recruiting, travel).

• Arranging team travel, including team practices at Perrysburg Tennis Center and scheduling of opponents.

• Administer camps and clinics.

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

• Bachelor's Degree.  

The following Experience is required: 

• 3 years of collegiate tennis coaching experience at the NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA level and/or Tennis Club Instructor experience.

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Very strong interpersonal skills.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• Organizational, Managerial skills

• Knowledge of NCAA rules/regulations

• Experience working and communicating with a wide variety of people with broad backgrounds and experiences

• Leadership, Supervisory skills

• Familiarity with higher education/university setting

• Problem-solving skills

• Creativity

• Knowledge of budgets, budgeting

Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by May 8, 2026.

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

• Experience must be fully documented on the official application.

• The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.

• Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

• Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)

• Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. 

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In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer.  If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents