Job Description

Position Summary

Campbellsville University seeks a highly motivated, relationship-driven, and results-oriented Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach to lead all aspects of its men's and women's tennis programs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to building competitive, financially sustainable programs through strategic recruiting, roster development, effective coaching, and responsible resource management. The Head Coach will develop student-athletes athletically, academically, personally, and spiritually while advancing the mission and Christian values of Campbellsville University.

The ideal candidate will be an energetic recruiter, an effective teacher of the game, and a servant leader who embraces the opportunity to build championship-caliber programs while positively impacting the lives of student-athletes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Recruiting and Roster Development

• Develop and execute a comprehensive recruiting strategy for both men's and women's tennis.
• Recruit and retain qualified student-athletes who align with the academic, athletic, and institutional mission of Campbellsville University.
• Meet or exceed established roster goals for both programs.
• Build and maintain strong recruiting relationships with high school coaches, club programs, tennis academies, and international recruiting networks.
• Collaborate with Admissions, Financial Aid, and Athletics Administration to support enrollment and responsible scholarship management.
• Maintain consistent recruiting activity and a strong pipeline of prospective student-athletes.

2. Competitive Excellence and Player Development

• Provide effective technical and tactical instruction in all aspects of collegiate tennis.
• Plan and conduct organized, purposeful practices focused on individual skill development and team improvement.
• Develop competitive strategies for singles and doubles competition.
• Establish a culture of discipline, accountability, effort, and continuous improvement.
• Prepare teams to compete successfully within the Mid-South Conference and NAIA.
• Evaluate student-athlete performance and provide meaningful individual development plans.

3. Financial Stewardship and Program Sustainability

• Build and maintain financially responsible programs through strategic roster management, recruiting, and retention.
• Work collaboratively with Athletics Administration to achieve established enrollment, scholarship, and financial performance goals.
• Manage operating budgets responsibly and remain within approved financial parameters.
• Develop and execute fundraising initiatives to support program needs and improvements.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between roster size, institutional financial aid, student retention, and program profitability.

4. Student-Athlete Development and Christian Leadership

• Model Christ-centered leadership through personal character, integrity, humility, and servant leadership.
• Intentionally invest in the spiritual, academic, and personal development of student-athletes.
• Create a positive, supportive, and accountable team culture.
• Encourage student-athletes to grow in their faith and develop leadership skills that extend beyond athletics.
• Support the university's commitment to Christian higher education and the holistic development of students.
• Promote academic success, graduation, sportsmanship, and responsible citizenship.

5. Program Administration

• Oversee all daily operations of the men's and women's tennis programs, including scheduling, travel, equipment, facilities, and competition preparation.
• Ensure compliance with all NAIA, Mid-South Conference, and Campbellsville University rules and policies.
• Maintain accurate recruiting, eligibility, roster, and budget records.
• Collaborate effectively with athletic training, strength and conditioning, admissions, financial aid, and other university departments.
• Participate in departmental meetings, university activities, community engagement, and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of tennis instruction, player development, and competitive strategy.
• Experience coaching, teaching, or developing competitive tennis players.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and recruiting skills.
• Ability to recruit and manage student-athletes from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to the Christian mission and values of Campbellsville University.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities while leading two collegiate programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous collegiate tennis coaching experience.
• Demonstrated success recruiting domestic and international student-athletes.
• Experience building or growing collegiate tennis rosters.
• Knowledge of NAIA regulations and collegiate eligibility requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage athletic scholarships, operating budgets, and fundraising initiatives.
• Established relationships within high school, club, academy, or collegiate tennis recruiting networks.